I see your point, and yes it's true that nobody knows completely how it's going to play out. I also understand the other side of the coin, and that's that the economy won't stand a complete shut down for too long, and other countries who have done better at getting through it (by appearances anyhow) are watching what happens. I do think there's a real risk in opening too soon, but maybe once we know more about the disease it will be alright, like spend tons of money to keep it out of nursing homes, and improve working conditions for people who have to work too closely together and it will be alright - but you're right, we don't know. It is a risk that IMHO could go either way.

I don't see the point of bringing herpes into the conversation though, as there are many diseases that act in different ways that could be discussed. Unless herpes is somehow related to coronavirus (I really don't know).

As far as the politics go, it's a taboo subject here, but that's fine with me because I have always hated politics. I firmly believe we need some kind of strong leader to lead the country, and some sort of check and balance (like congress and the senate), but all the discourse that is rampant now just gets in the way of getting anything done. Both sides duke it out for their own BS reasons, leaving the rest of the people in the middle without any real leadership. I hate politics, and BS.

I knew I was going to regret getting involved in this thread...