The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1395 - How The West’s Covid Policy Betrayed The Young
Dec 14, 2021
COVID-19 policies disproportionately harmed the young while primarily threatening the elderly. The conversation critiques government mandates and highlights new antiviral treatments. With mental health at risk, a petition against vaccine mandates is presented. The discussion shifts to climate change, questioning political narratives linking it to extreme weather events. It critiques electric vehicle incentives, suggesting they overlook significant emission sources. Listeners are encouraged to rethink political approaches to public health and environmental policy.
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Misdirected Lockdowns
- COVID-19 heavily affected the elderly, but lockdowns targeted everyone.
- This misdirected policy has had significant social and economic consequences, especially for younger generations.
Lockdowns Harm the Young
- Lockdown policies disproportionately harm young people who are not vulnerable to COVID-19.
- These policies have resulted in social isolation and educational setbacks, with long-term consequences.
COVID-19 and Elderly Mortality
- While COVID-19 increased mortality among the elderly, other diseases like heart disease and cancer remain leading causes of death in this age group.
- Policymakers should consider a broader range of health risks when making decisions.