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The Covid Inquiry's Shameful Assaults Expose the Right's Anti-Science Apathy

Boris Johnson and his cohorts took no action as Covid ravaged Britain, resulting in 23,000 avoidable deaths. This staggering statistic is a stark reminder of the right's long-standing rejection of science and its fatal consequences.

At the heart of this anti-science delusion lies the rightwing ideology that has dominated UK media outlets for years. Libertarians have consistently prioritized individual freedom over collective well-being, ignoring the evidence that supports government intervention in times of crisis. The lockdown debate serves as a prime example of this ideology's destructive power.

The Covid Inquiry, chaired by Heather Hallett, is now under attack from lockdown sceptics who claim that restrictions were ineffective and even "pointless." However, the data suggests otherwise. Norway, which implemented strict lockdown measures, experienced significantly fewer deaths per million than Sweden, which relied solely on voluntary compliance.

This stark contrast highlights the importance of evidence-based decision-making during public health crises. The right's rejection of the precautionary principle, which prioritizes safety in uncertain situations, is a hallmark of their ideology. They view safeguarding regulations and public protections as "comical" and officials who shield society as "blocs and plods."

Johnson's flippant remarks about letting bodies pile high in care homes during the pandemic further underscore the right's callousness. The subsequent 45,000 deaths that occurred in care homes serve as a grim reminder of this ideology's devastating consequences.

As the Covid Inquiry continues, it is essential to weigh the costs and benefits of lockdowns and government recompense to businesses and individuals. Bereaved families are clear in their view that lives were saved, but the question remains: was the cost worth it? The House of Commons library estimates that the total cost of lockdowns and government support ranges from £310bn to £410bn.

The right's extremist views on freedom and individualism must be confronted when discussing life and death trade-offs during future pandemics. Their apathy towards even basic health and safety measures is a stark reminder that they prioritize ideology over human lives.

Ultimately, the Covid Inquiry serves as a wake-up call for the UK to reevaluate its relationship with science and evidence-based decision-making. It is crucial that policymakers prioritize public well-being and collective safety above individual freedom and ideology.
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around how we ended up here 🤯. I mean, 23,000 avoidable deaths in the UK? That's just insane. And it all comes down to a right-wing ideology that values individual freedom over collective well-being. It's like they're playing a game of risk vs reward, where lives are literally being thrown into the balance.

The lockdown debate is a great example of this. I mean, we know for a fact that Norway's lockdown measures were way more effective than Sweden's approach, but still, the right wing in the UK was pushing for a more relaxed stance from the start. It's like they were too scared to listen to the science and trust that experts knew what they were doing.

And let's not forget about Boris Johnson's flippant remarks about care homes during the pandemic 🤢. That's just grotesque. It shows exactly where their priorities lie: ideology over human lives. We need to hold our politicians accountable for their actions, especially when it comes to something as serious as public health.

The Covid Inquiry is a wake-up call for the UK to get its act together and start prioritizing science over ideology. We can't keep relying on a right-wing narrative that's all about individual freedom at any cost. It's time for us to have a grown-up conversation about what really matters: saving lives and protecting public well-being.
 
🤔 The sheer number of avoidable deaths in the UK during Covid-19 is a stark warning sign of the dangers of ignoring scientific evidence and prioritizing ideological dogma over human lives 🚨. It's mind-boggling to think that 23,000 lives could have been saved with more stringent measures being put in place ⏰. The fact that lockdown sceptics are now questioning the effectiveness of restrictions is a perfect example of how anti-science views can lead to catastrophic consequences 🤦‍♂️. We need to give the Covid Inquiry the space to fully investigate and expose the truth, rather than having our opinions clouded by ideology 💡. It's time for us to take a hard look at our own values and priorities as a society – do we value individual freedom above all else, or do we prioritize public safety and well-being? 🤝
 
The UK's Covid disaster is still shocking me 🤯 I mean, 23k avoidable deaths? That's a huge number... it feels like so many people suffered because of the right's anti-science views 💔 The lockdown debate was super divisive, but if we look at the data from Norway and Sweden, it's clear that stricter measures worked better 👍 It's like they say: science is not just about being popular, it's about saving lives 🤓 And Boris Johnson's comments during the pandemic were just, wow... so careless 💀 What a shame that more people didn't stand up to him back then 😔
 
🙄 This whole lockdown debate is so whack right now. I mean, come on guys, we're talking about lives here! 🤕 23,000 avoidable deaths? That's crazy. And to think that some people still don't believe it was necessary? 🤦‍♂️ It's like they forgot that science is there to help us, not just to restrict our freedom. I'm all for living life and enjoying the things we love, but when it comes to protecting ourselves and others, I say let's be smart about it. And btw, who lets bodies pile high in care homes? 🤯 That's just gross. We need some real leaders who put people over politics. The Covid Inquiry is a good start, but we need more than that. We need some serious changes in the way we approach public health crises. 💡
 
omg this is so sad 🤕 23000 avoidable deaths is just heartbreaking I keep thinking about all the families who lost loved ones and how many more could have been saved with proper action from the government 🙏 we need to make sure that the right's anti-science ideology never wins again 💔 Norway's lockdown numbers are a clear example of what works, let's learn from it! 😊
 
OMG 😱, this is like, totally crazy! Boris's inaction on Covid was like, totally irresponsible 🤦‍♂️. I mean, 23,000 avoidable deaths is just, wow 💀. And now the lockdown sceptics are coming out of the woodwork 🌳, claiming that restrictions were pointless? Give me a break 🙅‍♂️.

It's like, this right-wing ideology is so focused on individual freedom that they're ignoring the science and evidence 🤔. It's like, what about public health? What about collective well-being? 🤝. And don't even get me started on Boris's flippant remarks about care homes 🏥... it's just sickening 😷.

We need to have a national conversation about this 🗣️ and how we can balance individual freedom with public safety 👮‍♀️. I mean, the cost of lockdowns was around £310-410bn, but what's the alternative? 🤔. Do we just sit back and let people die? 😱 No way! We need to prioritize evidence-based decision-making and listen to the science 🔬.

It's time for us to reevaluate our relationship with science and public health 🌟. We can't keep ignoring the facts and expecting different outcomes 📉. This Covid Inquiry is a wake-up call, and we need to take it seriously 🔔. Let's prioritize human lives over ideology 💖!
 
🤕💔 23000 💀 deaths in britain 🇬🇧 is a huge number 📊 and it's all because of the right's 👥 anti-science 🚫 attitude 🤦‍♂️ Boris johnson 😜 and his cohorts 👫 took no action ⏱️ as covid 🦠 ravaged 🌀 britain. lockdown sceptics 🤔 who say restrictions were ineffective 🚫 are wrong 💯. the data 📊 shows that strict lockdowns 🔒 in norway 🇳🇴 led to fewer deaths 💀 per million 👥 than Sweden 🇸🇹 which relied solely on voluntary compliance 🙅‍♂️.

the right's ideology 🤔 prioritizes individual freedom 🕊️ over collective well-being 🤝 and ignores 🚫 the evidence 📚 that supports government intervention 🚨 in times of crisis 💥. we need to prioritize science 🧬 and evidence-based decision-making 📊 during public health crises 💉.
 
🤔 The whole thing about the lockdowns just shows how messed up our society has become, we're so focused on being free that we forget about each other's lives... like 23k people lost their lives because of it, that's not a small number at all 🤕. I think the UK needs to re-think its priorities, science is what saved us from Covid, but now it's getting attacked and ridiculed by politicians who don't care about anything except winning elections...

The way our media outlets have been biased towards the right-wing ideology is just astonishing, it's like they're more focused on being popular than telling the truth... We need to start questioning everything that's being told to us, especially when it comes to science and health. If we don't learn from this pandemic, we'll be doomed, and I really fear for our future 🌪️.

The Covid Inquiry is like a last chance salvo for the UK to get its act together, we need to start valuing human life over ideology... It's not too late to make things right, but it's going to take some serious soul-searching from all of us.
 
😬 this whole thing is just messed up 🤯 23k avoidable deaths in the uk alone? 🚑 it's a travesty how the right wing ideologues were so callous about the pandemic 🙅‍♂️ they're more worried about individual freedom than saving lives 💔 and it's not just boris johnson, it's an entire ideology that's built on rejecting science and evidence 🤯 what's even more infuriating is how some people are now trying to downplay the impact of lockdowns and claim it was all pointless 🚫 it's just ridiculous when you look at countries like norway who did strict lockdowns and saw way fewer deaths 📉 we need to learn from this and make sure we prioritize public safety above ideology 💡
 
I cant believe the righties are still trying to spin this after 5 years 🤯 lockdowns in Norway were way more effective than Sweden, fact! they should just focus on learning from their mistakes rather than making excuses for not taking Covid seriously enough. its like blaming the victims who died in care homes for not wearing masks quickly enough 🙄 what's next, saying we're better off with smallpox? its about time the righties got called out on their anti-science BS and had to confront the fact that lifes were lost due to their ideology 💔
 
🤯 I mean come on, 23k avoidable deaths? That's insane! 🚨 And Boris and his crew just stood around and did nothing. What kind of leadership is that? 🙄 I'm all for personal freedom, but not when it comes at the cost of thousands of lives. The data from Norway and Sweden is clear - lockdowns save lives. It's time to stop playing politics with science and start prioritizing people over ideology. 💯
 
🤔 I'm shocked by how many people think lockdowns were pointless 🚫. I mean, come on, 23,000 avoidable deaths? That's a staggering number! 🤯 And to hear that some people are downplaying the importance of lockdowns because it's "inconvenient" or whatever... it just shows me they're out of touch with reality 🙄.

I think what really bothers me is how this whole thing highlights the tension between individual freedom and public safety 🚫💔. I get that we all value our freedoms, but when it comes to protecting lives, can't we make some exceptions? 🤷‍♂️

It's crazy to see how some people would rather prioritize ideology over human lives 💔. Like, what's the point of even having a Covid Inquiry if we're just gonna dismiss all the evidence and just go with whatever our party leaders want us to believe? 🙄.

I think we need to have a much more nuanced conversation about this stuff 🤝. We can't just keep ignoring the science and hoping for the best 💔. We need to find that balance between individual freedom and collective safety, because let's be real, when it comes down to it, that's what really matters ❤️.
 
man this is so messed up 🤕 23k avoidable deaths because of the right's anti-science stance? that's just heartbreaking and it's not like they were thinking about people at all during the pandemic, it's like they just wanted to push their ideology no matter what consequences came with it 💔 and Norway showing us that lockdowns can be effective is just a slap in the face to all those who lost loved ones because of the UK's recklessness 🤦‍♂️ we need to wake up and realize that science and evidence-based decision-making are not optional, they're essential for keeping people safe 💡
 
lol i just saw this thread from like 2 days ago but my brain took forever to catch up lol

anyway i think its wild how the right's anti-science stance can be so deadly like literally thousands of people died because of it in the UK and no one is even questioning why they didn't take more action when they had all that data

i feel like we need to have a serious conversation about this though - like how do we balance individual freedom with public health safety? its not always easy but i think science should be at the forefront of decision-making during pandemics. and btw what's up with the lockdown debate tho? it feels like we're still having that convo after all these years
 
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