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And how many of those are young kids ? 1 is already too many https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0514-vs-drowning.html https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/

• bongodongobob 2y ago
  No, 1 is inevitable no matter what you do. "Won't somebody think of the children" is not an argument.
• whalesalad 2y ago
  Is it though? Death is an inevitability. Impossible to optimize the world for zero deaths. It’s a fools errand.
  • jasonfarnon 2y ago
    The problem is that once it is widely accepted that death is inevitable, that number will jump up from 45.
    • bongodongobob 2y ago
      No it won't. This isn't like designing better brakes or something. Humans have free will and shit happens.
      • brewdad 2y ago
        Sure it will. Not immediately but gradually over time. If we decide it isn't worthwhile to prevent drowning deaths, educational and informational programs will go away. Novices won't fully understand the risks. Programs like my lakeside park has where free life jackets are available to borrow will disappear. People who might have considered swim lessons won't bother.