The 22-year-old spring breaker who boasted 'if I get corona, I get corona' apologized, saying he was acting like he was 'invincible

[90DayFinancier 910]

 

Bill Bostock

 

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Brady Sluder talking to Reuters in Miami during his spring break.  Reuters/Twitter

• The spring breaker who said he would not let the coronavirus pandemic "let it stop me from partying" in Miami has apologized for his remarks.
• "If I get corona, I get corona. At the end of the day, I'm not going to let it stop me from partying," Brady Sluder told Reuters last week.
• He was widely criticized on social media as being irresponsible and selfish amid a national crisis that has now killed 728 Americans.
• On Sunday, he wrote on Instagram: "Life is precious. Don't be arrogant and think you're invincible like myself."
• Young people are less likely to die from the coronavirus, but experts stress there's a high chance they will contract it and infect a vulnerable person.

 

 

 

 

https://www.insider.com/coronavirus-spring-breaker-if-i-get-corona-apologize-brady-sluder-2020-3

[Steeleballz 7,550]

 

   As young people start to recover from more severe cases, it appears there is now also the issue of persistent pulmonary and cardiovascular damage. Young people may not die from this, but it doesn't mean there are not other consequences. It may put them in the "pre-existing condition" group for future illness. 

 

 

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

How many of us considered ourselves invulnerable at 20, not a smart opinion from him but not outrageous

[yuna628 9,700]

2 minutes ago, Randyandyuni said:

How many of us considered ourselves invulnerable at 20, not a smart opinion from him but not outrageous

I never had that mindset... but then again I was exposed to a lot of death and serious illness from a young age. It tends to keep you grounded. I just don't like when people say "oh they young and dumb and every young person is like this"... raise a child right and don't make them spoiled brats, keep them grounded in things that really matter. There's a lot of good responsible kids out there... and they're trying hard to get their parents and grandparents to take this seriously.

 

Among those out there on the beaches in Florida, were plenty of elderly that just don't care.

[Steeleballz 7,550]

7 minutes ago, Randyandyuni said:

How many of us considered ourselves invulnerable at 20, not a smart opinion from him but not outrageous

 

   I did, but I also recognized that I had a whole bunch of years coming after age 20 unless I screwed it up. Although at that age, I had already seen a couple of friends who had gambled their future away for one night of partying.

[Steeleballz 7,550]

7 minutes ago, yuna628 said:

I never had that mindset... but then again I was exposed to a lot of death and serious illness from a young age. It tends to keep you grounded. I just don't like when people say "oh they young and dumb and every young person is like this"... raise a child right and don't make them spoiled brats, keep them grounded in things that really matter. There's a lot of good responsible kids out there... and they're trying hard to get their parents and grandparents to take this seriously.

 

Among those out there on the beaches in Florida, were plenty of elderly that just don't care.

 

  I want to say it's more of a guy thing. We all go through a few years where we think we are invincible. 

[Orangesapples 1,954]

11 minutes ago, yuna628 said:

I never had that mindset... but then again I was exposed to a lot of death and serious illness from a young age. It tends to keep you grounded. I just don't like when people say "oh they young and dumb and every young person is like this"... raise a child right and don't make them spoiled brats, keep them grounded in things that really matter. There's a lot of good responsible kids out there... and they're trying hard to get their parents and grandparents to take this seriously.

 

Among those out there on the beaches in Florida, were plenty of elderly that just don't care.

I agree, spoiled kids are just spoiled, no excuse for them. And by downplaying their responsibility for what they've done, we're reenforcing their behavior. The only way to learn is to receive real world consequences, not just find excuses. 

 

That said, he's not the only one who needs to be shamed. All irresponsible spring breakers deserve the same level of social shaming. 

[Steeleballz 7,550]

   Even though young people are taking some heat, I did see large groups of people of all ages out at the parks last weekend as I was driving to work. I don't think the focus really needs to be on this kid. I mean we still had politicians last week telling everyone to go out there and do what they normally do and keep spending money. 

[90DayFinancier 910]

37 minutes ago, Randyandyuni said:

How many of us considered ourselves invulnerable at 20, not a smart opinion from him but not outrageous

If it was only affecting his life, fine, but as a silent carrier he could infect 100s. 

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

20 minutes ago, 90DayFinancier said:

If it was only affecting his life, fine, but as a silent carrier he could infect 100s. 

As you will note, I said he was not smart. I did not condone his actions I said I understood them. I am sure you understand the difference

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

1 hour ago, 90DayFinancier said:

If it was only affecting his life, fine, but as a silent carrier he could infect 100s. 

The same is true for your neighbor lady who caught it while grocery shopping, is asymptomatic, and brings you cookies while you stay home.

[Orangesapples 1,954]

1 hour ago, Voice of Reason said:

The same is true for your neighbor lady who caught it while grocery shopping, is asymptomatic, and brings you cookies while you stay home.

You're not supposed to go visit your neighbors now

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

6 minutes ago, Orangesapples said:

You're not supposed to go visit your neighbors now

Well, it's happening every day in America.  Probably more now than ever, if you look around.

[Orangesapples 1,954]

20 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

Well, it's happening every day in America.  Probably more now than ever, if you look around.

That's the opposite of social distancing. Still, going out partying is worse. 

[Steeleballz 7,550]

22 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

Well, it's happening every day in America.  Probably more now than ever, if you look around.

 

    They have a stay home order in Denver. I see more people than ever out walking around. They did recommend going out and getting exercise though. Just not doing so in large groups that would defeat the purpose of staying home.