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We now know the comparison: https://theconversation.com/did-swedens-controversial-covid-...

Elderly in Sweden got hurt really badly while the very youngest didn't have the education losses seen elsewhere.

However, Swedes, unlike dumbass Americans, took sensible precautions even though there weren't required by law.

> Swedes were not forced to take action against the spread of the virus, but they did so anyway. This voluntary approach might not have worked everywhere, but Sweden has a history of high trust in authorities, and people tend to comply with public health recommendations.

> In its final report on the pandemic response, the Corona Commission concluded that tougher measures should have been taken early in the pandemic, such as quarantine for those returning from high-risk areas and a temporary ban on entry to Sweden.