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In reply to the discussion: Please Stop Treating Me Like I'm Disposable When You Talk About The Coronavirus [View all]Hermit-The-Prog
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Please Stop Treating Me Like I'm Disposable When You Talk About The Coronavirus [View all]
babylonsister
Mar 2020
OP
Thanks for echoing my sentiments. In 70s, healthy, have lived a reasonable life. It's OK to die.
erronis
Mar 2020
#67
Considering how family oriented they are I imagine making these decisions will haunt them deeply.nt
chowder66
Mar 2020
#12
I've read many opinions where some say the chosing based on who would live longer and healthier
lunasun
Mar 2020
#30
Yes - well said. I've been feeling quite disposable lately because I'm over 60. nt
AnotherMother4Peace
Mar 2020
#2
I want to hug my son, but he's a teacher in a red county run by idiots. ...
Hermit-The-Prog
Mar 2020
#9
My hope is that this virus kills every last one of those goddamned repug leaders.
rickyhall
Mar 2020
#11
Democrats and health officials have said this too. That it's reassuring that young people
pnwmom
Mar 2020
#42
And the scary thing about the article (Richard Engel comments) that was wrong about only
SWBTATTReg
Mar 2020
#61
It stung me, too, over and over. I read one post where the person reassured everyone that
rainin
Mar 2020
#24
Danni Askini who said on twitter she had both covid and influenza, who was refused testing 3 times
Meowmee
Mar 2020
#58
In a societal sense, I reckon I would not be such a loss. I'm retired. I no longer produce.
Midnight Writer
Mar 2020
#45
Yes, how can any of us be surprised if a disease hits old people hardest?
PoindexterOglethorpe
Mar 2020
#56
Yeah, Trump's disgusting utterances definitely don't make ME feel any better
PatrickforO
Mar 2020
#63
At the same time: as one of those vulnerable populations, I welcome making those ...
marble falls
Mar 2020
#64