I wish I had never quoted either of your/the posts. Honestly. Because it is a broad conversation that has been ensuing in general. People pushing boundaries with risk taking because they know better than specialists, not realizing how difficult it would be in the quiet of the day, if one's loved one suffered and died alone because of a choice one made, obviously not thinking of these repercussions coming to fruition.
I didn't think anything was right wing Annette, nor callous. And never have with any of your posts. And certainly did not here. You know in real life I discuss the miracle of you and I laughing over such very different viewpoints.
Factually stating the life expectancy of Canada did absolutely have meaning Annette. Meaning beyond playing here are the facts. And beyond your added pertinent data on the post. Did not feel like it was callous nor a threat, but it did absolutely have meaning.
And your post jumped off of it. And mine followed suit.
I have never wanted any factual information suppressed. I am saddened that my post gave off that vibe in any way.
Even without my life experience, I would be able to know that humans often think they can live with emotional consequences, that many truly can't. I had both frustration and loving worry for people's choices going forward. And by people's choices, I am not referring to how governments decide to go forward. I truly mean individual choices. Way more than any single trigger. I am truly sorry that got lost.
None of us should assume we know how we will live with our choices, after the fact - in time. And we can not even rely on anyone's words. Not even when stringent and firm and confident, before of after. I assure you that I have seen too many claim *they knew* they were emotionally fine/done, or would be, and most definitely were not. And in tandem we are seeing that almost daily with stories coming out regarding Covid.
Even with the medical professionals that face it all daily. And suffer that constant wearing down of saving lives AND hearing the pain of being alone without loved ones - from both sides.
**I am truly scared for the future emotional repercussions of what might seem like simple rational choices of the day for many. **
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Also, what the world deems rational is of course beyond important. Facts are definitely the anchor, of any situation. But there is a tendency to think that emotional viewpoints do not have the same merit. They indeed do, they have a place and strength as well.