On the balance of goods
Health is a public good, no doubt, but it is not the only one. If our first imperative is to save lives, we still need to question whether a certain policy, for instance a strong limitation of movements and contacts, has an impact on our lives that is equally detrimental, if not even more harmful. Long-term as well as short-term consequences need to be evaluated.
What goods have to be thrown into the scale? Which ones should we prefer?
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