Suicide & Teens

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For those of you wanting to stay in shutdown, this post is not for you.

While this is a soccer forum, it applies to all our athletes. Teen suicide has been on a 10-year rocket climb, with C19, there is no doubt that we will see this continue.

The RISK of getting kids not only back into to the classroom, but on the field, ice, whatever, should be paramount. There will always be outliers (i.e. living with grandparents), but overall, it is healthier to get our kids back out there playing.

Reach out to MA Dept. of Education, your state reps., and MIAA. Don't write, don't use social media, CALL. Calling matters.

https://t.co/zyPRvm0Q5d?amp=1

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For those of you wanting to stay in shutdown, this post is not for you.

While this is a soccer forum, it applies to all our athletes. Teen suicide has been on a 10-year rocket climb, with C19, there is no doubt that we will see this continue.

The RISK of getting kids not only back into to the classroom, but on the field, ice, whatever, should be paramount. There will always be outliers (i.e. living with grandparents), but overall, it is healthier to get our kids back out there playing.

Reach out to MA Dept. of Education, your state reps., and MIAA. Don't write, don't use social media, CALL. Calling matters.

https://t.co/zyPRvm0Q5d?amp=1

Please do not do this. It is a terrible idea. Applying political pressure in a situation that should be non political is extremely dangerous. This person means well, but does not understand the consequences of his/her appeal. The only people that should be appealing to or guiding political leaders around reopening decisions should be scientific experts. Science needs to guide our decisions here. Reopening against the advice of the greatest minds in the world in pandemics is a recipe for increased death and harm to our economy.

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Please do not do this. It is a terrible idea. Applying political pressure in a situation that should be non political is extremely dangerous. This person means well, but does not understand the consequences of his/her appeal. The only people that should be appealing to or guiding political leaders around reopening decisions should be scientific experts. Science needs to guide our decisions here. Reopening against the advice of the greatest minds in the world in pandemics is a recipe for increased death and harm to our economy.

If leading scientists advise that there has been a sudden and significant increase in teen suicide and that we should reopen, then that is what we should do. If they say that hasn’t happened and reopening will lead to a bigger second wave which will cause many more deaths and Renewed longer closure and deeper harm to the economy, then we should listen to them.

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Please do not do this. It is a terrible idea. Applying political pressure in a situation that should be non political is extremely dangerous. This person means well, but does not understand the consequences of his/her appeal. The only people that should be appealing to or guiding political leaders around reopening decisions should be scientific experts. Science needs to guide our decisions here. Reopening against the advice of the greatest minds in the world in pandemics is a recipe for increased death and harm to our economy.

Some of the worst atrocities known to man were committed by scientific experts.

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Please do not do this. It is a terrible idea. Applying political pressure in a situation that should be non political is extremely dangerous. This person means well, but does not understand the consequences of his/her appeal. The only people that should be appealing to or guiding political leaders around reopening decisions should be scientific experts. Science needs to guide our decisions here. Reopening against the advice of the greatest minds in the world in pandemics is a recipe for increased death and harm to our economy.

Everyone should reach out. Politicians are elected to represent you. Let them know what you want. Everyone should.

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If leading scientists advise that there has been a sudden and significant increase in teen suicide and that we should reopen, then that is what we should do. If they say that hasn’t happened and reopening will lead to a bigger second wave which will cause many more deaths and Renewed longer closure and deeper harm to the economy, then we should listen to them.

That is your solution. Scientists advising policy decisions ought to include psychologists and mental health experts. I’m going with the experts on this one. Good effort, champ.

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Some of the worst atrocities known to man were committed by scientific experts.

Americans never cease to amaze me. I’ve never seen people celebrate stupidity the way you do. It’s as if being an imbecile is a badge of honor in your country. So you think that Governor Baker should listen to Jethro next door playing a banjo on his porch instead of pandemic experts from Harvard? You people honestly deserve to die. You are so feeble minded, it’s astonishing.

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That is your solution. Scientists advising policy decisions ought to include psychologists and mental health experts. I’m going with the experts on this one. Good effort, champ.

I didn’t say it should exclude those experts. In fact I agree with you...how about that! However, you are basically enduring my thinking. Those are scientific experts as well. People with advanced degrees and decades of experience in medical and mental health fields. NOT RANDOM IDIOTS ON TALKING SOCCER CALLING GOVERNOR BAKER.

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Everyone should reach out. Politicians are elected to represent you. Let them know what you want. Everyone should.

It is called democracy
Celebrate it.
If the Karen can call so can you.

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Americans never cease to amaze me. I’ve never seen people celebrate stupidity the way you do. It’s as if being an imbecile is a badge of honor in your country. So you think that Governor Baker should listen to Jethro next door playing a banjo on his porch instead of pandemic experts from Harvard? You people honestly deserve to die. You are so feeble minded, it’s astonishing.

Who says the pandemic “experts” from “Harvard” know everything? Maybe Jethro next door knows a hell of a lot more than the privileged liberal azzhole that got to go to Harvard!!!!! Maybe YOU need to die holed up in your cell wearing your god dang mask....

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It is called democracy
Celebrate it.
If the Karen can call so can you.

Huh? Again sheer stupidity. Another American imbecile. You don’t even know what form of government you have. Your society is not governed via democracy. The US is a democratic republic. That means that individuals don’t directly participate in decision making. You elect people that make decisions on your behalf. I feel like I’m doing a School House Rock épisode here. Again, having Jethro, Billy Bob, and Mary Sue trying to influence politicians not to listen to scientists and experts because they want to go to Dairy Queen is not wise. If leading scientists, medical professionals, educators, mental health professionals feel its wise to reopen then we should reopen. I hope to he k that happens soon. I love Dairy Queen too. But you and I are far too stupid to tell Governor Baker what to do on this particular topic. Now go brush your tooth and hop into bed with your sister. You need to get up early tomorrow to feed the hogs and play your banjo.

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Who says the pandemic “experts” from “Harvard” know everything? Maybe Jethro next door knows a hell of a lot more than the privileged liberal azzhole that got to go to Harvard!!!!! Maybe YOU need to die holed up in your cell wearing your god dang mask....

It’s truly incredible. Americans truly celebrate stupidity. Yes, fine. I give up. I could care less. Do whatever you want. I’m sure that your neighbor Jethro is infinitely more knowledgeable about pandemics than top scientists from Harvard and MIT and your elite hospitals in Boston. Be sure to follow his guidance. Enjoy your Dairy Queen and Cheesecake Factory. Happy day’s.

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You want to reduce suicide? Take smartphones away from kids and keep them off social media.

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I agree. Let’s all meet at DQ! At the end of the day it doesn’t really matter. If 200k of us die or 600k or 1.3 million or 2.5 million. Regardless of those numbers, it’s less than 1% of us.

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Huh? Again sheer stupidity. Another American imbecile. You don’t even know what form of government you have. Your society is not governed via democracy. The US is a democratic republic. That means that individuals don’t directly participate in decision making. You elect people that make decisions on your behalf. I feel like I’m doing a School House Rock épisode here. Again, having Jethro, Billy Bob, and Mary Sue trying to influence politicians not to listen to scientists and experts because they want to go to Dairy Queen is not wise. If leading scientists, medical professionals, educators, mental health professionals feel its wise to reopen then we should reopen. I hope to he k that happens soon. I love Dairy Queen too. But you and I are far too stupid to tell Governor Baker what to do on this particular topic. Now go brush your tooth and hop into bed with your sister. You need to get up early tomorrow to feed the hogs and play your banjo.

Except my hogs and banjos are on a very expensive property in this U.S of A that I worked hard for because I’m just as educated as Governor Baker. Doesn’t mean I have to agree with any expert. Don’t put me in a box. I know exactly what government I have... clearly you don’t belong. USA is based on Jethro, Billy Bob and Mary Sue being/becoming those experts so go back to where you belong which is clearly not here because although you call yourself stupid....I am not.