A lot of people are getting mixed up and taking the latest declaration out of context. The strategy is not to let covid run rampant & infect young people to achieve herd immunity or lock away away the elderly to leave them to die. The latest strategy is to GREATER PROTECT THE ELDERLY & VULNERABLE, & TO END HARSH LOCKDOWNS & MEASURES AS THE NUMBERS OF DEATHS & IRREPARABLE DAMAGE CAUSED IS FAR GREATER THAN THE EFFECTS OF COVID. The virus isn't going away, and elderly people unfortunately aren't from the "Cocoon" movie where they can become rejuvenated with youthful energy again.
Let me share a part of my life. I was practically raised by my grandparents, and I even used to call my grandpa "dad". I used to watch old movies with them, and everyday I'd listen to Frank Sinatra & Elvis. I've always had a natural affinity & respect for the older generation. My Grandma was from a mining family & grew up on the outskirts of a desert with no communication or transport and used to walk kilometres to go to the shop or to school. When we'd go out to a shopping mall or restaurant, my grandma would just start dancing anytime some good music came on, she loved to dance. My grandparents gave me the best values in my life that I try to apply to this day, HARD HONEST WORK & COMPASSION.
I think people need to get out of their hole & realise that everyone has elder members in their families, and people should not be so blind as to see that more people of all ages will perish not directly from covid, but by the populist covid measures
Stay safe peoples