The UK's Covid inquiry has been subjected to vicious attacks from right-wing libertarians, who are unwilling to accept that lockdowns may have saved lives. The inquiry, chaired by Heather Hallett, presents a stark picture of the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the country, with 23,000 deaths attributed to Boris Johnson's decision not to lock down the country in time.
But for those on the right, the evidence is always secondary to their ideology. They reject the idea that government intervention can save lives, citing seatbelts and vaccination as examples of "overreach". However, this logic doesn't extend to lockdowns, which they claim are "pointless" and have led to financial ruin.
The most striking example of this anti-science mentality is Boris Johnson himself, who has repeatedly denied saying that he wanted people to die in care homes. Yet, a staggering 45,000 elderly Britons lost their lives due to the lack of adequate care and social distancing measures during the pandemic.
Johnson's faction is now attempting to discredit Hallett's inquiry, disputing the numbers and claiming that lockdowns don't save lives. But this is simply a case of "freedom" being prioritized over human life. The idea that one can opt out of basic health and safety measures is not only morally reprehensible but also ignores the devastating consequences of their ideology.
The problem with right-wing libertarianism is that it rejects any form of government intervention, even when it comes to matters of life and death. This is why they promoted a "gay plague theory" in the 1980s and 1990s, which ultimately led to the spread of HIV/AIDS. They also peddled a disastrous Brexit policy that has caused economic instability and suffering.
The real question at stake here is not whether lockdowns were effective or not, but rather how much the cost was worth it. Bereaved families will tell you that it's always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to human life. But for right-wing ideologues, this principle seems to apply only to certain groups, such as the elderly and vulnerable.
The inquiry into Covid-19 is not just about counting lives lost; it's also about understanding the far-reaching consequences of government policy and ideology. It's time to take a serious look at the harm caused by right-wing libertarianism and consider the trade-offs involved in prioritizing "freedom" over human life.
But for those on the right, the evidence is always secondary to their ideology. They reject the idea that government intervention can save lives, citing seatbelts and vaccination as examples of "overreach". However, this logic doesn't extend to lockdowns, which they claim are "pointless" and have led to financial ruin.
The most striking example of this anti-science mentality is Boris Johnson himself, who has repeatedly denied saying that he wanted people to die in care homes. Yet, a staggering 45,000 elderly Britons lost their lives due to the lack of adequate care and social distancing measures during the pandemic.
Johnson's faction is now attempting to discredit Hallett's inquiry, disputing the numbers and claiming that lockdowns don't save lives. But this is simply a case of "freedom" being prioritized over human life. The idea that one can opt out of basic health and safety measures is not only morally reprehensible but also ignores the devastating consequences of their ideology.
The problem with right-wing libertarianism is that it rejects any form of government intervention, even when it comes to matters of life and death. This is why they promoted a "gay plague theory" in the 1980s and 1990s, which ultimately led to the spread of HIV/AIDS. They also peddled a disastrous Brexit policy that has caused economic instability and suffering.
The real question at stake here is not whether lockdowns were effective or not, but rather how much the cost was worth it. Bereaved families will tell you that it's always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to human life. But for right-wing ideologues, this principle seems to apply only to certain groups, such as the elderly and vulnerable.
The inquiry into Covid-19 is not just about counting lives lost; it's also about understanding the far-reaching consequences of government policy and ideology. It's time to take a serious look at the harm caused by right-wing libertarianism and consider the trade-offs involved in prioritizing "freedom" over human life.
Boris Johnson is literally trying to downplay the 45k+ deaths in care homes 
like who cares about "freedom" when people r dyin left and right?! his faction is getting on my nerves 
they keep saying lockdowns dont save lives but honestly it's all about prioritizing human life over some bs ideology 
i mean come on, seatbelts and vaccines are one thing but not lockdowns which literally saved countless lives 
don't @ me if u disagree but to me, this is just another example of how right-wing libertarianism r more concerned with "freedom" than actual human life 
I'm getting really tired of people prioritizing freedom over lives. The evidence is clear: lockdowns saved thousands of lives, but now they're being disputed by those who think government intervention doesn't matter 
. 45,000 elderly Brits didn't just "check out" due to lockdowns; they lost their lives because of inadequate care and social distancing measures.
. They've been down this road before, promoting a "gay plague theory" that ignored the science on HIV/AIDS and peddled disastrous Brexit policies that have caused economic instability.
. It's time to take a serious look at how government policy affects us all 
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. It's so unfair to the families of those who lost their loved ones because of this ideology 
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. We can't just keep ignoring the consequences of our actions and expecting everyone else to be okay with it 
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. the fact that boris johnson is trying to discredit this inquiry is just a joke 
. we need to have a serious conversation about the trade-offs involved in prioritizing freedom over human life, and right-wing libertarians are never going to be on the same page as the rest of us 
The fact that they're trying to discredit the inquiry and claim that lockdowns don't save lives is just ridiculous 
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. The guy's a mess, and his complete disregard for human life during the pandemic is just...wow 
. I'm so tired of people like him who think they're above the law and that their ideology is more important than actual human lives 
. It's not about "opting out" of health and safety measures; it's about putting people first 
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. This "freedom" stuff just sounds like a fancy way of saying "I don't care about anyone else's problems". And we all know how that ends - in suffering and tragedy 
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. And at the end of the day, it's always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to human life. So yeah, I'm all for taking a serious look at the harm caused by right-wing ideology and considering those trade-offs 
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, people are still trying to downplay the importance of lockdowns and government intervention when it comes to saving lives 
. I mean, come on, 23,000 deaths is a huge number 
, and now they're saying that lockdowns don't save lives? It's like, what do you want us to do, just let people die from preventable diseases? 
That was a super misguided idea that led to so much suffering and death. And now they're bringing it up again? It's like, learn from history, guys! 
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. And right now, I'm not seeing any value in prioritizing "freedom" over human life 
. And yet, right-wing libertarians are still trying to tell us that lockdowns don't save lives? It's like, what even is the point of having a government if they're just gonna let people die over some ideology 
lockdowns were a tough pill to swallow, but what if they saved 23k lives? 
it's not about "freedom" vs "overreach", it's about science and compassion. those who deny the value of government intervention are willing to gamble with human life... again.
. Its not just about lockdowns, its about prioritizing human life over freedom, its a basic human right to have access 2 healthcare & safety nets 
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its not about freedom vs lockdowns its about ppl's lives being at risk