We often hear about society needing to protect "the most vulnerable". A large part of that group is vulnerable because of age (and possibly other age related conditions). I am in the "older" group. Generally, this group has been "more careful" than younger people. However, even in my extended family, I have cousins that intend to host Thanksgiving gatherings of 30+ people, some of whom will have traveled across state lines to visit. Grandma wants to see the children and grandchildren. I am sure they will eat indoors not wearing masks. Social distancing is certainly not the goal of these celebrations.
They justify this type of activity by saying "It is all the same family". I am sure they realize that this family is spread out geographically, but for some strange reason believe that it won't matter if they do this just once, not every day. Society can't protect people who won't protect themselves. Yes, it sucks a bit to not be able to get together, but the alternative is going to be a lot worse, at least in aggregate. I doubt that anything short of a total lockdown is going to change this situation.
They justify this type of activity by saying "It is all the same family". I am sure they realize that this family is spread out geographically, but for some strange reason believe that it won't matter if they do this just once, not every day. Society can't protect people who won't protect themselves. Yes, it sucks a bit to not be able to get together, but the alternative is going to be a lot worse, at least in aggregate. I doubt that anything short of a total lockdown is going to change this situation.