It's higher than zero now.

It's close enough.

Israel had second thoughts about the third and yet here we are.

I wouldn't be surprised. But that is because it might reduce infections while having a negligible or non-existent effect on deaths/hospitalizations.

I don't want people to die for me to be right. Contrary to what most think, I'd rather be wrong.

I do believe you, but you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs either. If they kill people now, it's better than if they kill people later.