I could give you a well-reasoned answer to each of these questions point-by-point, with references. If you want me to I will.

Nah man... I was just musing into the void. Those are just a fraction of the thoughts and feels I've been thinking and feeling.

So nobody tests.

totally get it... data is only as good as the collection thereof.

If you can't be made right by EMS, you are meeting your mutherfucking maker.

This is terrifying, but I get it.

We want statistics because they give us control. We want the numbers because they put a name to the nameless dread.

That's the nut of it. I had to dig in a little and get a little uncomfortable to remind myself why this is all worth it.

the way we're trying to wrap our heads around it has not nearly enough basis in logic for us to be giving it so much faith.

I know, but I had to try , in my own little way to do it. By the way - thanks for sending the animated graph. I needed to see that.

As always - I appreciate the thoughtful response. Just trying to find my way through the days here. but hey that lady from Ohio is covered in the blood of Jesus... so at least she's good.