I know people are saying Shanghai is a shitshow because of the local government. But do you think it might have been a bad idea in general to deploy such a harsh policy in the country? (asking in good faith as someone who would not mentally survive such long lockdowns)
Policies that value human life over profit show off the spiritual core of socialism and are necessary in order to draw a clear line in the sand. They draw a radicalizing contrast and are a subtle way to export revolution. I firmly uphold the zero covid strategy.