It's no secret that the elderly are at the highest risk of contracting the coronavirus, which can prove to be deadly.
Despite millions self-isolating in a bid to protect others, a radio host has made some disgusting comments about the elderly and how they should "sacrifice themselves."
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Millions of people all over the world are currently in self-isolation.
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In a last-ditch effort to slow down the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus, countries and major cities all over the world have gone into full lockdown.COVID-19 has been spreading at an alarming rate...
Self-isolation has now been deemed as the most effective way of combating the virus.
COVID-19 is spread notoriously easily...
So remaining isolated is the safest option for many.
As boring as it may be staying indoors for months on end...
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It is potentially saving lives.The elderly are at the highest risk...
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And the majority of people who have died from the virus are over the age of sixty.Self-isolating can reduce the chances of the elderly catching the virus by a huge percentage...
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But it seems that not everyone is on board with protecting the vulnerable.Glenn Beck has given some harsh opinions about the elderly recently.
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The radio host, who is fifty-six-years-old, spoke from his home in Dallas about the current climate on COVID-19.Glenn would rather prioritize the safety of his children...
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"I would rather have my children stay home and all of us who are over 50 go in and keep this economy going and working," he said.He would rather die than kill his country.
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"Even if we all get sick, I would rather die than kill the country. Because it’s not the economy that’s dying, it’s the country," he went on to say.Glenn, who is also an anti-abortion campaigner, is in the high-risk category himself.
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He said, "In Italy, they’re saying if you’re sick and you’re sixty, don’t even come in. So I’m in the danger zone."It's safe to say that people aren't impressed with his comments.
I am totally fine with Brit Hume, Glenn Beck and the Lt Gov of Texas dying so my economic future will be secure Oh… https://t.co/jPt2QsYq5E— Pres-Elect Biden deal with it (@Pres-Elect Biden deal with it)1585106907.0
Others compared how Glenn wasn't like ordinary people...
I doubt Glenn Beck needs to ride public buses. I doubt Glenn Beck utilizes his local clinic. I doubt Glenn Beck nee… https://t.co/QGhdXRCBoA— Anson Mount (@Anson Mount)1585109870.0