“Saving lives versus saving money” comparisons confuse ends with means. The end of saving the economy is not to have more money. The end is to have resources necessary to preserve the lives and health of countless human beings.
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Original Article: “Ending the Lockdowns Isn’t about Saving Money. It’s about Saving Lives.“
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