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Originally Posted by EZM
There are only ever one set of facts.
There are multiple data points.
Some people point at a single data point, make an ignorant argument and disregard other data points altogether to suit what they want to believe.
Sometimes these data points are prerequisite markers to subsequent outcomes. It's funny how many times you can explain that to some people and they just blink with a confused look and carry on making the same point without learning a thing.
It's like you can't measure a death rate (and outcome) until all cases are resolved (patient is no longer infected or has died).
When you have a steadily increasing infection rate add more and more unresolved cases into the equation the death rate (outcome resolution) is artificially deflated.
That's the problem. people argue but don't have a darn clue how to properly interpret science or statistics. That's why we have experts we need to listen and learn from.
Having said all of that, the most important thing is having a credible source of that data - and in the case of this issue, the Government's agencies should represent credible and accurate information.
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Let’s not lose sight of the FACT that 0.2% of Alberta’s population has tested positive for Covid-19. And 0.004% have died from it. Will that change? Probably. Should we all go dancing? Probably not. Should we keep our distance? Might not hurt where we can. Should we wear rubber gloves to shop? Well, no. A mask to walk down the street? In your car?
And just for giggles less than 1% of the American population has had Covid. 0.04% have died.
Or put another way, 330,867,000 haven’t died from it in the US. Well done Trump.