Everyone's an expert on global pandemics, macro global economics, statistics, and death rates.... until a man asks a simple question. Might as well of asked what the meaning of life is. Mangler that should answer your question about the ability of critical thinking. They knew exactly what you was asking and simply weren't capable of an answer. Go ahead and tell him what is gonna happen if y'all are wrong!
Everyone is a virologist today. Except no one is. You need data, which we don't have, so we have to rely on historical context and science, things which few have, including anyone in Washington DC or state capitols.
If you had those two pieces, this isn't mysterious or scary, it's clear what's happening.
