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[Helena]

It doesn't look to me like lockdowns work. Look at the way cases spiked in places that were already locked down.

Even if it does work somewhat, its just delaying the inevitable spread. Its a nice dream to think the virus can be controlled, but not very realistic. And good luck getting everyone to comply. Unless there are more sheeple among us than suspected.

None of us know how much time we have left on this earth. I'm mourning for those elderly people who are forced to live in loneliness in their last days and end up dying alone or with strangers because physical contact with their family is not allowed. Its one thing to isolate for a short time to achieve a goal, but we are going on many months now with at least more months to go. So we are protecting them from the virus, but the joy of being with loved ones in their last days has been denied.

As for holidays, I expect most people will find a way to make it work. But in this fearful environment, its kind of hard to work up any joyful anticipation about holiday celebrations. There is at least one great grandmother in my circle that will be alone because she is too afraid to gather with her family. So sad.