Agreed this thread has been a great source of differing opinions, info, and just a way to discuss what's foremost of many of our minds these days. I also understand that sometimes when you see an opinion expressed that sets you off, you want to respond. Political comments tend especially to have that effect, and I have ventured responses to such now and then myself. (Although I have tried to apologize and walk them back when I have done so, and I don't think I've fallen off that wagon lately.)
Point being, most of the folks in this community have agreed to try to avoid politics, and that seems to be a good practice. I'm not trying to attack anyone who has offered opinions with a political cast in this thread--I just ask that we not go there. (I have strong political views of my own, believe me.)
Anyhow--I thought the stats in the article linked below from today's Washington Post were interesting. The authors have a point of view you may disagree with, but read it anyhow for the data. IMO they are a good demonstration both that covid-19 is a serious problem, and that the degree of seriousness is heavily dependent on geography.
I inserted a couple of charts from the article below. Here is the link:
https://www.washingtonpost.com...e-death/?arc404=true
