" In the end, it will be impossible to know if we overreacted or did too much, but it will be quite apparent if we under reacted or did too little"

That's a very powerful point with real merit. But, how much overreacting can we take?

There's no doubt the virus is real, there's no doubt many will become sick and no doubt many more will probably die. But how much of our personal liberty will we have to sacrifice to this pandemic?

We've all heard the regular flu inflicts more people and kills more people every year than this COVID probably will. But the experts tell us COVID will ultimately be worse. Maybe.

Back in 2009, we had the H1N1/Swine Flu. That pandemic was just as potent as this one, according to the CDC. Ultimately, 61 million people were infected, 275 thousand were hospitalized and 12,500 died in the US. The difference then and now? No mass quarantines, no travel bans, no shelter in place orders. The economy was not destroyed and the country did not come to a screeching halt. Most importantly, the media didn't drive the wild hysteria 24/7. I read all I can find on the matter and I've yet to find any explanation for the different approach. Perhaps, President Trump is determined not to allow this pandemic to get as bad as Obama allowed his to get.

Historically speaking, no virus has ever been stopped. If it happens this time, it'll be a first in history. According to the CDC, there is no treatment for the coronavirus if you get it. They suggest you, rest and sleep, stay warm, drink plenty of liquids and use a room humidifier if you have trouble breathing and if your breathing gets real bad, you may need a respirator. That's it.

Chances are, if you haven't already had corona, you're probably going to get it sooner or later. If you're at high risk, you could have more trouble than others or maybe even die. I'm personally in the highest risk group, over 60 with cardiovascular disease. 

At this point, I'm far more concerned about the actions of our government than I am the coronavirus. The speed at which our Federal, State and even some local governments have taken control of our lives is breath taking and shows you just how easily and quickly government can take over everything. It's very scary.

I'm no tinfoil hat type, but after all we've seen over the last three and a half years, isn't it odd that the three biggest achievements President Trump has had are the economy, the stock market and unemployment and these are the three very things that are being crushed with this outbreak? But nothing like this happened back in 2009? Curious at the best.   

In time, this sickness will pass. Heck, I'd say in a few weeks, President Trump will stand behind the podium and announce he has conquered corona just like he did ISIS, and he should.

Long after this outbreak has subsided and things are back to normal, the expanded powers the government has taken on will never subside. Lessons from history.

Let's end where we started:

" In the end, it will be impossible to know if we overreacted or did too much, but it will be quite apparent if we under reacted or did too little"

In the end, our overreactions may be what we remember more than the illness it's self.