Does it suggest they're aware of the consequences though? Not suggesting that they don't understand seriousness of asking for a shut down doesn't suggest that they do. The "seriousness" of a shut-down shouldn't be silenced.
If you want to help remind people of the seriousness of a shutdown and how many people couldn't abide by one without society crumbling, then do that directly. Don't attack other people who probably don't even disagree with you to try to bolster your point.