The dictionary defines common sense as:
"the basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way"
What has become evident is that most of the media and ordinary people are quite incapable of common sense.
For some, picking holes in what has been said is a way of making a critical political point, often by ridiculing the messenger. CV-19 is far too serious for this to be an acceptable response, and the media in particular should be ashamed of their behaviour.
Others clearly lack the intellectual capacity to understand the problem and actions they should take. This may be true in some cases and they should be given support.
Mostly, if asked, those who are critical would assert they have the capacity for good judgement and application of common sense. The disconnect between their inflated view of themselves is is probably clear evidence of their inability to apply common sense.
Perhaps they are unaware of CV-19 and the risks - or deliberately ignorant and should be ignored or ridiculed in turn.
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