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> The goal wasn’t ever to save every last life no matter the economic consequences.

My goal is to save my life and my families lives - every one of them

If that means wearing masks we wear masks

If that means not going to restaurants, we eat at home




Do any of your family members rely on tips to stay housed?

One of mine does. It's been pretty brutal.

It's easy to pretend that economic devastation doesn't cause suffering and death, when your only personal consequence is that you finally get that work-from-home gig you always wanted.


Turns out universal healthcare and social safety nets are useful things to have in a crisis.


That means never leaving your house again, you could get hit by a car. And optimizing your meals for nothing except expected lifespan.


Yes, I’m aware of how fortunate I am that WFH is available for me

And how it further reduces my risk of daily commute driving




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