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Message: <blockquote data-quote="WayOfTheFourElements" data-source="post: 7941437" data-attributes="member: 6904757">Not exactly.A argument can only be interpreted with reference to a goal. Often times, that goal is truth. Likewise, an action must also be interpreted to a goal. Rule systems are the same; when evaluating a D&D subsystem, we must evaluate it in terms of what its designed to do.The process of setting and ranking those goals is called prioritization.For example, let's set "maximize human life" as a goal. OK Fine. Then let's prioritize it.The coronavirus is a threat, but so it pollution. However, we are currently taking serious action against the coronavirus, but only minimal action against pollution.My question then becomes: what priorities are we placing above human life with reference to pollution, but not with regards to the coronavirus?Right now, I am having a difficult time answering that question, and therefore, am having a difficult time interpreting the actions the governments of our world are taking to prevent it. Instead, I am left confused.So I'll try looking at things from a different perspective: what are our governments prioritizing?When I look at that question, two clear answers spring to mind: "maintain the status quo of the pre-coronavirus world" and "look like we're doing something." In my opinion, neither of those are noble goals, which leaves me firmly at odds with the government reaction. If I saw that our governments were actually prioritizing human life, I could understand their actions better and perhaps even support them. However, I do not see them prioritizing human life.Government clarification on this matter would be helpful and put my mind at ease as to their motives. But unfortunately, I am a little man in a 3rd world country typing on a computer from my living room. No government is answerable to me (and they probably shouldn't be).</blockquote>

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