Thread by @lsanger, I'd like to see an intelligent, well-supported argument that we should believe [...]

Larry Sanger

lsanger

I'd like to see an intelligent, well-supported argument that we should believe the Covid-19 death count.

That isn't too much to ask for, is it?

Has anyone ever fairly examined the arguments for and against? "Surely they have," you say. OK. Where? Here are some arguments against. What are the answers to such arguments, and the positive arguments in favor? https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/514915-is-us-covid-19-death-count-inflated

Is US COVID-19 death count inflated?

As Americans, we need to have at least a reasonable sense of trust in the media and those in government in order for our society to function cohesively, let alone thrive.

https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/514915-is-us-covid-19-death-count-inflated

Here. Start here. But do better. Actually answer *all* the objections that have been raised over the last few months. There have been a lot. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/09/01/fact-check-cdcs-data-covid-19-deaths-used-misleading-claims/5681686002/

Fact check: CDC's data on COVID-19 deaths used incorrectly in misleading claims

Updated comorbidity data from the CDC is being used to promote the false claim that only 6% of coronavirus deaths were caused by the virus.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/09/01/fact-check-cdcs-data-covid-19-deaths-used-misleading-claims/5681686002/

I could be persuaded. Twitter isn't the right forum to adjudicate this (because of both brevity and strength of emotions on both sides), but I am asking for a link to a page that makes the very best possible case.

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