The op and the poster is probably the most ridiculous and ignorant bullsh1t ive ever come across.
These decisions are being made by Republicans, Democrats and business CEOs that are listening to EXPERTS (which you are absolutely not) in both the science and logistics of pandemics and infectious diseases.
Stories out of Seattle ERs, as well as Italy and France, do not indicate this is just dangerous for the olds.
Even still, the danger of overwhelming our hospitals effects everyone. Think of the logistics of hundreds (even thousands) of deaths at each hospital in your area. Not to mention ICU units, and healthcare workers and supplies being used beyond their supply. Yet heart attacks, car crashes, strokes, etc.... continue to occur.
This virus has already shown its powerful ability to spread faster than any flu or corona virus before it. What if it’s ability to mutate is just as advanced?
People are not taking the decision to shut down lightly. These are people that stand to lose a substantial amount of money, political support, and financial support, yet they are making these calls because they believe these costs will be higher if we go about business as usual.
Do your part - listen to people that know what they are talking about - self sacrifice for the community - work together
This is no joke