covid has divided us into 2 universes, though we refuse to acknowledge that reality in policy.
i wonder how beyond stubborn the nation/world will be in holding steadfast with a one policy for all, before sanity kicks in and we relegate ourselves to the reality that we need to look at a 2 universe strategy, with the over 40-45s in one universe, and the under 40-45s in another universe.
and yes, i realize many young live with olders.
they'll either need to stay in the olders universe, or make new living arrangements.
college kids need to stay on campus/in town all yr. (sorry mom).
how the virus discriminates by age isn't fair, but it is what it is.
youngers will develop heard immunity after X amount of time, and while not enough percent to protect everyone, it is a big start.
and once they are immune, if the science approves, the young tested immune then can interact with old farts again.
we can still pursue a treatment and a vaccine at full speed, but need an ongoing plan B in the mean time, and currently, hoping for a cure or vaccine that may take yrs if not longer, is the only plan we got. (if you want to call that a plan).
us old farts shouldn't drag youngers into our problem forever, and we need to accept the reality that the virus discriminates between the 2 universes, and our response needs to also.
youngers are saying "f" it as we speak and going back to society, and that will continue more and more, so we need to just accept reality and form our plan going forward acknowledging the 2 universe reality, and stop pretending a one plan for all is the best way to go.
as antibodies testing gets perfected and made universally available, olders can join normal society too if/once they test positive, and herd immunity can be gradually gained safely while we continue to pursue treatment/cures and a vaccine.
as for any and all problems you guys can think of that this will bring, we already have all those now, but without any of the upsides.
