I do not think many understand how bad these variants are. We here in the EU are ahead of the US

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

5. What I am saying is that while the absolute numbers are

horrifying, as percentages they simply aren't that huge.

I know, that makes me seem utterly calloused and indifferent to human suffering, but I'm tired of people carrying on as if this pandemic will kill off enough people to make a dent in the world population. Unfortunately, it won't. And I say "unfortunately" because there are already far too many humans on this planet (climate change being the most noticeable fallout of too many humans) and the numbers aren't decreasing at all.

Yes, I do know some people who have died of Covid. I am truly sorry for each death. But I tend to take the larger view, which is why I note that this isn't impacting the total population.

And yes, humanity is safe, or at least safe so far in the short run, is my message.