Are we taking this into account when discussing lockdown and social distancing orders?

Are we really?

Up to HALF of all the restaurants and bars in New York City will close FOREVER in the next six months due to the coronavirus lockdown orders, a state audit has found.

Think about that! HALF of all restaurants and bars in New York City!

In 2019, the city's restaurant industry accounted for 317,800 jobs, paid out $10.7 billion in wages, and made more than $27 billion in taxable sales.

How many of those employees and business owners would gladly raise their hand and say, "I'd rather take my chances with corona than lose my family's livelihood" or "I'd rather take my chances with corona than lose the business I sacrificed decades of my life for."

I'd bet a lot. I'd bet a whole lot. But "free" people are not allowed to make that choice for themselves. It's a dang shame.