[lex24]

Size and mobility also, I believe, play a role. S.Korea is about the size of Indiana. Germany - Montana.  I do believe it’s easier to control a Pandemic and engage in contact tracing etc when you are dealing with a significantly smaller geographic area.  Relative homogeneity and  cultural norms that respects and follows authority also helps.

South Korea's population is about 25% greater California's.  Germany's is about twice as large.

BC

Yes. But small geographically. Massively different culturally.

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I confess I get to a point where all this discussion is unutterably depressing, but I'd like all you folks to know how much I appreciate the intelligence of the conversation. I do like listening to smart people.

Respecting opposing viewpoints.  Disagreeing. But discussing.  Avoiding the US vs Them mentality. Hard to do these days.  But we so need to try.

[lex24]

Size and mobility also, I believe, play a role. S.Korea is about the size of Indiana. Germany - Montana.  I do believe it’s easier to control a Pandemic and engage in contact tracing etc when you are dealing with a significantly smaller geographic area.  Relative homogeneity and  cultural norms that respects and follows authority also helps.

South Korea's population is about 25% greater California's.  Germany's is about twice as large.

BC

Yes. But small geographically. Massively different culturally.

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I confess I get to a point where all this discussion is unutterably depressing, but I'd like all you folks to know how much I appreciate the intelligence of the conversation. I do like listening to smart people.

Respecting opposing viewpoints.  Disagreeing. But discussing.  Avoiding the US vs Them mentality. Hard to do these days.  But we so need to try.