Yeah...because us "old farts" don't do anything that "contributes" to a functioning economy.

Perhaps we should just institute a "Logan's run" policy...at say what...40? 50? 60?

I agree with the bullshit numbers...but the rest of your comment is bullshit.

I am an old fart, and I endorse this message.

Although I may not be staying at home that much.

While that could be true, Iim not seeing a big ramp up in testing over the last three days (local hospitals will start testing next week as they open up for elective procedures - and I’ve not heard about expanded testing here in WA). However, if the upward trend is accurate, you’ll see a a peak in the next week (about 20 days from 4/19). After that, you’ll see another peak about 5/20 - around 20 days after the May Day protests.

You know the gist of what I'm saying. The most people that are dying from this are 70+, they dont work, many of them only put anything into the economy because they get social security.

If you are old or health problems stay home, let the able bodied people live life. We shouldnt be holed up because of a minority

I don't think it should be a matter, either, or forcing old farts to stay home.

Just state the obvious. Old farts are more likely to die from this. And then encourage them to stay home. If they leave home, that's on their own head.

I'll probably at least start wearing a mask, after this. But yeah. It's ridiculous to expect all the people who are likely to not even show symptoms, or to show light symptoms and then be over it, to stay at home because some old people might die. Let the old people stay home, or take precautions. That's been 'the american way' for as long as I remember, before this... let the ones who face the challenge do what it takes. Don't shackle everyone else with the burden.

AS an old fart, I'd like to say it would be nice if society was going to do this, if they would at least do some things to make it easier for old farts to deal with it.

That's a bullshit statement.

Just because people are on social security doesn't mean they don't have resources to spend and contribute to the economy.

Look at all the RV's, new vehicles, home repairs, vacation homes, travel, dining, season ticket holders etc etc that are "old people" financed.

I agree that if you have health issues or are more susceptible you should exercise more caution...but to blame the lockdown on old people is arrogance and ignorance.

This guy gets it

The lock down isn't the fault of the older population, they are the excuse being used for it though

I think there's a considerable difference between blaming the victims, and pointing out a preferred method of social triage.

I can't attest to the rest of the state, but here in Skagit Co., there was drive-through testing available to first responders only at Skagit Valley College April 21-23. On the 27th, the site opened up to the general public. I would not be surprised if other counties, particularly our neighboring counties, have started similar practices, but again I can't verify that. The only reason I know about the testing at the college here is because of the email circulated through the fire departments and EMS agencies extending the invitation for the earlier testing date.

Yeah, OK... Why don’t you get back to us when you hit 65 or so. Let’s see if you are ready to roll over and die so as to not inconvenience the next generation of young self-entitled shitheads . In the meantime, Get off my Lawn... ;)

People with their only income being social security arnt buying rv's....nor technically helping the economy

If I was old and susceptible to health issues and wanted to live I would take it upon myself to stay my ass at home so I wouldnt be a burden on society.....

Exactly what Bxc53 said. i'm not willing to risk the health of my family. My mother is not expendable. The complete lack of planning and funding for this disease is the real root of the problem. Also, many people of all ages are dying, and not just the elderly. Any of us could be next.

As i've said all along, we can drag this out the next 6 months(or more), and everyone can quarantine or we can open up, old people can still quarantine and we can burn through this in a couple months. There is no value in young people staying home. x% of people will get this either way.

So to the old people in this discussion, do you want to stay home for 6 months, or a couple months?