For some reason, this whole debate is suddenly becoming politicised, both here and in the USA. More understandable in the USA I would have thought, given the polarisation of politics over there, but here is an interesting poll published in The Times today:
"At the same time a partisan gulf is widening on how to balance the risks of spreading coronavirus with the need to resuscitate the economy. A Politico/Morning Consult survey this week found that 72 per cent of Democrats were more worried about public health than the economy. Fifty-five per cent of Republicans took the opposite view."
Strange, since debating the costs/benefits of lockdown should be possible without dividing along partisan lines. Any analysis should be open to logical debate without it becoming a left/right issue.
Originally Posted by: Maunder Minimum