> There were forecasts of doom, so we did something about it, so then there was no doom. That doesn't mean the original alarm bells weren't justified.

The field hospitals were built at roughly the same time the lockdowns started. You seem to be saying the decision to build them should be made independently of doing anything else.

But I generally agree with your sentiment about hindsight and acting conservatively. Though that includes knowing what the conservative option even is. Do we also burn money and spray disinfectant on the streets? Are we manufacturing a recession for nothing?