because lockdowns destroyed a lot of political goodwill and have ruined a generation of children? climate change is overblown and we wont see any actual major effects for another century.

climate change believers really are just an apocalyptic cult at this point. it defies reality

there are many other, actual issues that should be addressed. housing shortages, mass illegal immigration, inflation, geriatric politicians, corruption, education, environmental protection from chemicals and other toxins, deforestation, pollution in general etc etc

climate change isn't even close to whats important. but because it has had no actual effects, and the real effects are a century away, its easy for people to posture without committing to an actual solution. there are other issues that should be addressed that people are forgetting about. its a joke

> overly cautious and compassionate public health measures

You forgot unconstitutional and ineffective.

> in an easily recoverable way

You think reversing inflation, massive debt and a historic housing price bubble is easy?

> decades-long rabid and unchecked industrialization that is irreparably destroying major parts of the planet for every generation to follow, ever

You mean the thing that has improved the lives of every human to the best level it's ever been in history? That outside of mathematical models has had very little actual measurable detrimental effect (assuming you're talking about global warming). I suppose you'll be volunteering to give up your car, house, dishwasher, laundry machines and all the other amazing things that make life vastly better and more hygienic for billions of people.