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Archie was right, Mr. Reiner is a meathead.
Are we overreacting? Will the overreaction do more harm than good?
I believe we are overreacting. I believe the overreaction is largely driven by media reporting. Much of the reporting verges on hysterical. This forces the hands of politicians into actions they otherwise may not have taken. I don’t see an easy way out. We just have to weather the virus and the economic impact of personal restrictions. I do believe the economy will bounce back fast when the scare is over.
U.S. Media Inc.
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— The Onion (@TheOnion) March 18, 2020
I reject these pompous nitwits.
I am inclined to agree with this piece by Lloyd Marcus. I believe that we have overreacted to the Coronavirus. I believe continuous irresponsible reporting by the media, 24 hours a day, day after day, channel after channel, newspapers, magazines, etc. has created a panic. To a certain extent this panic has forced the President’s hand. He must take action to dispel the panic, even if the panic is based on false, media-driven perceptions. I think the President has taken actions he otherwise would not have taken. I don’t fault him for it. I do fault the media.
Here is a link to the piece:
How Long Will Americans Tolerate Corona-Madness?
Mr. Marcus may have taken the point farther than I would have. But I see a kernel of truth in all of his points.
I can’t think of a scenario in which that statement carries water, including the one we are in.