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Re:Did lockdowns work? The verdict on Covid restrictions by chasd00 on Tuesday June 06, 2023 @04:03PM (#36218399)
“ COVID-19 lockdowns were “a global policy failure of gigantic proportions,” according to this peer-reviewed new academic study. The draconian policy failed to significantly reduce deaths while imposing substantial social, cultural, and economic costs.”

Wow. I distinctly remember how toxic this place became when anyone even hinted at questioning the lockdowns. …or even just asking for more information.

I hope many are spending some time reflecting on their horrible behavior and rash to judgement but I doubt it.

Re:Did lockdowns work? The verdict on Covid restrictions by chomp on Tuesday June 06, 2023 @05:22PM (#36219285)
I remember a lot of sealioning and a lot of users here becoming frustrated at bad faith arguments. Debates were frequently less than civil.

Also note that you are quoting a relatively biased pro-business thinktank who is only looking at mortality and extrapolating success/failure. A complete perspective would need to look at reduction of local hospital system burden as well.