The Elites vs. The People | Ep. 1087

Florida's Strategy

Florida's approach to COVID-19 management stands out for its decentralized and data-driven strategy. Ben Shapiro highlights how local authorities in Florida were empowered to make decisions on restaurant operations and mask mandates, leading to better outcomes compared to states like New York 1. He praises Governor Ron DeSantis for protecting nursing homes and making decisions based on data rather than political pressure. Shapiro contrasts this with New York's handling of nursing home data, criticizing Governor Andrew Cuomo for lack of transparency 2.

Florida protected the nursing homes. Florida had people tested before they went into the nursing homes.

--- Ben Shapiro

This approach, according to Shapiro, allowed Florida to rank lower in deaths per million compared to other states, showcasing the effectiveness of their policies.

   

Lockdown Debate

The effectiveness of nationwide lockdowns in curbing COVID-19 spread is debated by Ben Shapiro. He argues that lockdowns merely delay the inevitable spread of the virus and criticizes states like New York for maintaining restrictions despite low case numbers 3. Shapiro suggests that areas hit hard initially have not experienced a second wave, advocating for a "controlled avalanche" approach where younger populations build immunity 4.

All lockdown can do is delay the spread for a small amount of time, and then as soon as you release a little bit, you get the spread again.

--- Ben Shapiro

He emphasizes that the decline in cases is not due to lockdown measures, but rather the natural progression of the virus.