Michael Schellenberger

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Since the end of the Covid pandemic, officials, including former US health official Anthony Fauci, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and teachers’ union head Randi Weingarten, have denied that they played decisive roles in the closure of public schools and insisted that officials

4/23/2025, 9:22:31 PM

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Michael Shellenberger

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Politicians closed schools during Covid based on the best info they had at the time, say the media. False, says @davidzweig , author of a major new book from MIT Press. They had all the info they needed to reopen schools in 2020. Arrogance & cowardice explain why they didn't.

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing the roles of public officials in school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. It questions the accountability and decision-making of these officials, suggesting that they had sufficient information to make different choices. The tone is critical, aiming to challenge the narrative provided by the officials.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement challenges the actions of public officials, which could be seen as holding them accountable, but it does so in a critical manner that may not fully promote understanding or empathy. [-1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The statement does not engage in personal attacks but questions the integrity of the officials' statements, which could be seen as a form of constructive criticism.
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in criticism of public figures, which is a part of public discourse, but it should ensure that it remains focused on actions and decisions rather than personal attributes. [-1]