Understood, alleycat. The problem is, we should not be balancing lives versus money. We should be thinking about lives only. An economy, even one ravaged by disease (Europe 1918), war (Germany 1944/US 1991), corruption (Greece 2008) can be rectified. Lives cannot be replenished. This really is not a difficult decision.
Actually the lockdowns are the solution. If you care to actually learn about the effects on lockdowns and the decrease in the virus, then I suggest that you read a wonderful empirical - i.e. data supported - study that appeared in the NYT. Sweden, who took the foolhardy approach that you are suggesting here, is now regretting the decision. Of course, I am assuming that you are not trying to be obtuse, but rather are genuinely curious about learning about this issue. If, however, your only goal is to troll and assert nonsensical, and non-data supported assertions, then, my friend, carry on.
MP makes 28K. Minister 66K. Hold both positions 94K. This is not "a lot of money" and, quite frankly, even a 25% haircut is not even a drop in the bucket for the economic realities that we face. Thats like tresting a cough when the infirmed actually has HIV. Cutting the salary of the government/civil service workers will be tantamount to destructuon of our economy - even moreso than now. Btw, I work in private sector, so thisnwont affect me. Makes no sense to cut salaries, it only exacerbates the issue and doesnt solve anything. Our PM is hopelessly outclassed as an economist.
tetelestai says...
Understood, alleycat. The problem is, we should not be balancing lives versus money. We should be thinking about lives only. An economy, even one ravaged by disease (Europe 1918), war (Germany 1944/US 1991), corruption (Greece 2008) can be rectified. Lives cannot be replenished. This really is not a difficult decision.
On 100 officers quarantined as case count rises by 40
Posted 28 July 2020, 11:19 a.m. Suggest removal
tetelestai says...
This comment is literally too silly. I really hope you are just trying to be an objectionable, little troll. You cannot be this unenlightened.
On 100 officers quarantined as case count rises by 40
Posted 28 July 2020, 11:17 a.m. Suggest removal
tetelestai says...
Actually the lockdowns are the solution. If you care to actually learn about the effects on lockdowns and the decrease in the virus, then I suggest that you read a wonderful empirical - i.e. data supported - study that appeared in the NYT. Sweden, who took the foolhardy approach that you are suggesting here, is now regretting the decision. Of course, I am assuming that you are not trying to be obtuse, but rather are genuinely curious about learning about this issue. If, however, your only goal is to troll and assert nonsensical, and non-data supported assertions, then, my friend, carry on.
On 40 new cases of COVID-19
Posted 28 July 2020, 11:15 a.m. Suggest removal
tetelestai says...
MP makes 28K. Minister 66K. Hold both positions 94K. This is not "a lot of money" and, quite frankly, even a 25% haircut is not even a drop in the bucket for the economic realities that we face. Thats like tresting a cough when the infirmed actually has HIV.
Cutting the salary of the government/civil service workers will be tantamount to destructuon of our economy - even moreso than now. Btw, I work in private sector, so thisnwont affect me.
Makes no sense to cut salaries, it only exacerbates the issue and doesnt solve anything. Our PM is hopelessly outclassed as an economist.
On 'Nothing off table' over Bahamasair cost-cutting plans
Posted 27 July 2020, 12:42 p.m. Suggest removal
tetelestai says...
Yes, that is called making decisions based on empirical info. Thats usually how it works...smh.
On Chamber chief urges: Lockdown Nassau for Emancipation holiday
Posted 24 July 2020, 4:21 p.m. Suggest removal
tetelestai says...
Renward Wells and the entire FNM have been a disaster.
On New Health Minister says COVID-19 is 'like Satan'
Posted 24 July 2020, 4:19 p.m. Suggest removal
tetelestai says...
Well, the Tribune is owned and staffed by FNM loving sycophants. So, there you go...
On FRONT PORCH: The govt begged and pleaded but sadly there are those who only think of themselves
Posted 24 July 2020, 4:17 p.m. Suggest removal
tetelestai says...
Dont worry, we will be locked down, Mr. Rolle.
On Chamber chief urges: Lockdown Nassau for Emancipation holiday
Posted 24 July 2020, 1:48 p.m. Suggest removal
tetelestai says...
Read the case of Sweden. You too may have a difference of opinion.
On 2020 'a bust' for vacation rentals
Posted 23 July 2020, 6:07 p.m. Suggest removal
tetelestai says...
I am genuinely curious. What did Belinda say here that you disagree with.
On BUT president hits out over lack of consultation on school dates
Posted 20 July 2020, 3:58 p.m. Suggest removal