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Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« on: December 29, 2020, 10:26:28 PM »
Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) just died from coronavirus at age 41.

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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2020, 12:48:28 AM »

Republican lawmakers have a 99.9% survival rate
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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2020, 01:01:12 AM »

Wow sad to see his tweets about him testing positive and thanking for prayers.

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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2020, 01:52:33 AM »
Wow sad to see his tweets about him testing positive and thanking for prayers.
This is very wrong and I strongly disapprove of the tweet but it’s also sobering
https://twitter.com/Anabel_Villeroy/status/1344117953449615360
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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2020, 02:19:37 AM »
This is very wrong and I strongly disapprove of the tweet but it’s also sobering
https://twitter.com/Anabel_Villeroy/status/1344117953449615360

It’s wrong because it’s gloating about a person that died, because he asked to reopen the economy safely. And as long as plenty of relatively safe economic activities are still prohibited it’s a valid and noble request.
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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2020, 02:43:36 AM »
It’s wrong because it’s gloating about a person that died, because he asked to reopen the economy safely. And as long as plenty of relatively safe economic activities are still prohibited it’s a valid and noble request.
It’s wrong because it’s gloating about the death of a young man. Who died right at the cusp of his life’s dreams and goals.
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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2020, 07:31:49 AM »
This is very wrong and I strongly disapprove of the tweet but it’s also sobering
https://twitter.com/Anabel_Villeroy/status/1344117953449615360

It's wrong to say, and I don't agree with it, but it's also thought provoking.

"The major spread of Covid in NY in March was started in the Jewish communities"

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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2020, 08:18:15 AM »
This is very wrong and I strongly disapprove of the tweet but it’s also sobering
https://twitter.com/Anabel_Villeroy/status/1344117953449615360

It’s ironic and sad to contrast the statement with his fate. RIP.
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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2020, 09:11:21 AM »
I don't see how this is ironic at all. It is exactly what he is complaining about that caused his death. Nobody is staying social distanced forever. If you don't have a plan to reopen safely it will just happen in its own with no rules. Others and myself have been saying this for months. It wasn't reopened safely so it happened innately and he paid the price for the control obsession of others.
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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2020, 09:16:24 AM »
I don't see how this is ironic at all. It is exactly what he is complaining about that caused his death. Nobody is staying social distanced forever. If you don't have a plan to reopen safely it will just happen in its own with no rules. Others and myself have been saying this for months. It wasn't reopened safely so it happened innately and he paid the price for the control obsession of others.
Some people can't imagine there is anything smarter than heavy handed lockdown mandates.
I wonder what people who type "u" instead of "you" do with all their free time.

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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2020, 09:25:41 AM »
I don't see how this is ironic at all. It is exactly what he is complaining about that caused his death. Nobody is staying social distanced forever. If you don't have a plan to reopen safely it will just happen in its own with no rules. Others and myself have been saying this for months. It wasn't reopened safely so it happened innately and he paid the price for the control obsession of others.

Nominated to the "best of COVID-19 board".
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2020, 09:30:55 AM »
Nominated to the "best of COVID-19 board".
Is that like some sort of booby prize?
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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2020, 10:04:46 AM »
It's wrong to say, and I don't agree with it, but it's also thought provoking.

"The major spread of Covid in NY in March was started in the Jewish communities"
I get that you think there’s something wrong with your post but I don’t. So here we are.
I don't see how this is ironic at all. It is exactly what he is complaining about that caused his death. Nobody is staying social distanced forever. If you don't have a plan to reopen safely it will just happen in its own with no rules. Others and myself have been saying this for months. It wasn't reopened safely so it happened innately and he paid the price for the control obsession of others.
I’m not looking to stand on anyone’s grave. This specific fellow completely disregarded any social distancing measures, as anyone could find with a little digging. That’s what the tweet was about (which, again, I completely disavow). As a congressman and leader it’s ones job to try to effect change smartly and not fall for the all-or-nothing narrative, thus directly causing deaths, sometimes one’s own.

There should be a middle ground. Large crowded indoor rallies and parties with no masks or SD during a massive local outbreak is not that. And finally: just because you don’t believe in COVID doesn’t mean COVID can’t get you.
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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #13 on: December 30, 2020, 10:06:42 AM »
Is that like some sort of booby prize?

Not one bit.

Your post succinctly summarizes an issue that has been raised over and over again from various angles in these boards.
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #14 on: December 30, 2020, 10:14:31 AM »
Not one bit.

Your post succinctly summarizes an issue that has been raised over and over again from various angles in these boards.
Does anyone here disagree, though?
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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #15 on: December 30, 2020, 10:37:27 AM »
I get that you think there’s something wrong with your post but I don’t.
Figures.
I’m not looking to stand on anyone’s grave. This specific fellow completely disregarded any social distancing measures, as anyone could find with a little digging. That’s what the tweet was about (which, again, I completely disavow). As a congressman and leader it’s ones job to try to effect change smartly and not fall for the all-or-nothing narrative, thus directly causing deaths, sometimes one’s own.

There should be a middle ground. Large crowded indoor rallies and parties with no masks or SD during a massive local outbreak is not that. And finally: just because you don’t believe in COVID doesn’t mean COVID can’t get you.
IOW, no offense, but ....

"I'm not looking to stand on anyone's grave, but don't mind me while I stomp, or actually, *I* won't stomp, I'll just share a tweet of someone who did. But no, I don't agree with that person, but it's still post-worthy, I mean, it's not right that they're stomping, but the stomping is valid..."

Does anyone here disagree, though?

Everyone's idea of a middle ground tends to be "the opinion that matches mine to a tee".

It's on both sides, but the inability to reassess, reanalyze and admit when priors get disproven coupled with the inability to empathize and recognize that restrictions or lack thereof affect every individual differently and can have catastrophic consequences is destroying us.

If a high-profile hardened lockdown supporter had a child commit suicide, and someone quote-tweeted one of their tweets reasonably suggesting extreme social distancing to announce the death, you would not be discussing the irony of said post.

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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #16 on: December 30, 2020, 10:45:52 AM »
And finally: just because you don’t believe in COVID doesn’t mean COVID can’t get you.

And just because you practice social distancing, wear a mask, and take every precaution doesn't mean Covid can't get you.

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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #17 on: December 30, 2020, 10:52:41 AM »
IOW, no offense, but ....
I understand that some people have an issue with the “No offense, but” phrase but I do not. I understood the point you were trying to make. Just because something is insensitive and wrong does not invalidate the point or make it less sobering. Hence I don’t necessarily disagree with your post about March, although I wouldn’t recommend sharing it on an anti-Semitic platform.

Everyone's idea of a middle ground tends to be "the opinion that matches mine to a tee".
Agreed. I was going to mention to @ExGingi that my middle ground doesn’t consist of  always claiming herd immunity, using masks as toilet paper, and attempting to get reinfected when possible, but that’s just my opinion.

It's on both sides, but the inability to reassess, reanalyze and admit when priors get disproven coupled with the inability to empathize and recognize that restrictions or lack thereof affect every individual differently and can have catastrophic consequences is destroying us.
“It’s on both sides, but” is very similar to “No offense, but”.

I don’t disagree with you. What makes you think I do?

If a high-profile hardened lockdown supporter had a child commit suicide, and someone quote-tweeted one of their tweets reasonably suggesting extreme social distancing to announce the death, you would not be discussing the irony of said post.
Would I not?
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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #18 on: December 30, 2020, 10:54:20 AM »
And just because you practice social distancing, wear a mask, and take every precaution doesn't mean Covid can't get you.
Correct. What is your point? That flaunting all rules in a dangerous manner doesn’t make you responsible for your actions? You can get into a car accident through no fault of your own. Does that absolve you of responsibility when you drive drunk?
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Re: Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R) dies from COVID
« Reply #19 on: December 30, 2020, 10:56:12 AM »
Agreed. I was going to mention to @ExGingi that my middle ground doesn’t consist of  always claiming herd immunity, using masks as toilet paper, and attempting to get reinfected when possible, but that’s just my opinion.

It doesn't? So is that your extreme non-compromising opinion?
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