I think they get it just fine
by sprack (2021-04-15 16:06:01)
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In reply to: Agreed. Fauci et al. may be brilliant immunologists,  posted by Tex Francisco


But they also make recommendations regardless. I don't see anything wrong with that.

My doctor wants me to cut salt out of my diet completely. Well, yeah, that draconian thing ain't happenin'. It doesn't mean I'm going to switch doctors or stop listening to her.


A better analogy would be doctors recommending everyone
by Tex Francisco  (2021-04-15 16:10:06)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

completely cut salt out of their diets because some people need to eat less salt.


You might feel differently if
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my salt consumption had the potential to directly affect your health.

Which is why this example isn't a good one from the jump.


And I still don't see the problem
by sprack  (2021-04-15 16:15:00)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

First, it's a recommendation, not an order. Second, he's just trying to keep people safe, which is his job. Some people find it inconvenient. Well, boo hoo, so is the entire pandemic.