Why Hasn't Anyone Talked About-A Possible Cancellation?

[AnonEmouse]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Not saying there isn't a risk, but athletes whose bodies are in top physical condition probably aren't a high risk for the most serious effects (ie death) from COVID. They are mostly 20-35, top physical condition with no, or few health issues.

There are enough people dying without underlying health conditions and/or in otherwise good state of health to say that being fit and healthy is NOT a sign you can't die of this. Some are more likely to die than others yes, but its still a lottery.

As said elsewhere, every goverment will need to take a calculated risk in how it exits their respective lockdown and how it deals with the next steps, as the economic scenario projections get worse. Here in the UK the government had done more to support businesses during the lockdown than it seems the US has (I know your system of government madness that harder), so we likely won't be impacted as hard but we'll still likely see a short recession.

The question becomes how important is any one life compared to the economy? As a race we ready should be striving towards being less reliant on money for survival so that question doesn't need to be asked. But that's about as likely right now as rocking horse shit.☹

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by AnonEmouse

There are enough people dying without underlying health conditions and/or in otherwise good state of health to say that being fit and healthy is NOT a sign you can't die of this. Some are more likely to die than others yes, but its still a lottery.

As said elsewhere, every goverment will need to take a calculated risk in how it exits their respective lockdown and how it deals with the next steps, as the economic scenario projections get worse. Here in the UK the government had done more to support businesses during the lockdown than it seems the US has (I know your system of government madness that harder), so we likely won't be impacted as hard but we'll still likely see a short recession.

The question becomes how important is any one life compared to the economy? As a race we ready should be striving towards being less reliant on money for survival so that question doesn't need to be asked. But that's about as likely right now as rocking horse shit.☹

Life is a calculated risk. Yes, you can die even if you are young fit and healthy, but the chances are so minimal it is ridiculous.
Since tables don't post well, here is a link breaking down the deaths in NYC by age and existing conditions. Out of about 7000 deaths as of Apr 14th, 25 were under 44 years old with no underlying conditions. Stopping an activity based on a <.4 percent chance someone may die, would mean stopping the world economy forever. Life is not fair, life is not risk free, and living doesn't mean you will be safe from all possible eventualities.

Hockey Players, Football Players, especially baseball players whose game is basically a social distancing game, could be on the fields today with minimal risk to the players and most coaches.