Indiana congressman picks saving economy over preventing infections

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Reopening the economy is preferable to preventing a new wave of coronavirus deaths, a member of Congress from Indiana said Tuesday.

"It is policymakers' decision to put on our big boy and big girl pants and say it is the lesser of these two evils," Republican Rep. Trey Hollingsworth told radio station WIBC-FM of Indianapolis. "It is not zero evil, but it is the lesser of these two evils, and we intend to move forward that direction."

His push for the end of isolation for much of the country aligns with President Donald Trump's desire to get the nation back to work. But medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, have said ending stay-at-home orders too soon could spark a new wave of COVID-19, the disease associated with the coronavirus.

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Hollingsworth's sentiment has been expressed before. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick suggested last month that American seniors should be willing to risk their lives to the virus to preserve the economy.

https://news.yahoo.com/indiana-congressman-picks-saving-economy-035600878.html

Grandma and grandpa should die for your portfolio - the GOP.

[Sylvarose]

1. Unfortunately My Rep

First, let me say this district is actually very blue, but the GOP gerrymandered the hell out of it so now it's almost impossible to get a Democratic candidate elected. Second, Trey Hollingsworth is a carpetbagger. He is a millionaire (worth 50.1 million - 12th wealthiest congressmen) from Tennesse.

Finally, I have already called both his Jeffersonsville, IN and his DC office to object strongly to his statements and to let him know he does not have my vote.

SR

[Newest Reality]

2. Hypothetically,

Just to use hyperbole here, let's say everyone was either very sick or dead.

Where did your "economy" go? Is it some magical thing that exists all on its own and for its own sake? Sounds delusional to me.

[superpatriotman]

3. You first, Trey...

Nice name.