957 Saving Lives

<p>Sanctimony can justify anything, and make the sanctimoaner feel good at the same time. The sanctimonious holy grail is “saving lives.” There's no defense to that claim because it isn't logical; if it was then simple comparisons would be persuasive; for example, what about outlawing bathtubs because they're among the Top 10 causes of injuries & death? Choking is another big hazard, so should only soup be allowed? Would you give your car away if you knew there would be no fatal auto accidents? Not to mention childbirth, which is dangerous in its own right? Obviously, extending out the analogy, there would be absolutely no injury & death if there were no people.</p> <p>Illogic & hypocrisy rule in Saving Lives World: the irony of Defund the Police occurring simultaneously with mandatory masks is staggering; or massive BLM rallies but people can't go to church; or being forced into lockdown to save hospitals but hospitals closing because there are no patients. The list is endless, frustrating & maddening. When “saving lives” trumps conscientiousness, it leaves the world devoid of liberty, and smelling like the Middle Ages.</p>