Northern Italians in general have far better lives and financial security than the majority of Americans. Also far far better general healthcare.
Good luck to the US people with what's coming especially to the newly unemployed and those who through no fault of their own are without healthcare insurance.
Defeatist attitudes have never been our strong suit. We neutered the Nazis and put a man on the moon.
One of my associates is a “foreigner”, he stated “whatever is meant to be will happen”, I kindly reminded him that is the reason his people have gotten ran over time and time again.
The European lifestyle is superior during peace times. You can have your socialist medicine while sipping wine on a cafe, citing your moral superiority.
The shit hits then the fan, and America gets to work. It’s always been that way. You don’t think every city park, sports arena, venue etc won’t be turned into triage? You don’t think our manufacturing can whip up ventilators and masks? The medical requirements are basic. No one is needed heart surgery and chemo over this. A respirator and fluids, if you happen to be in the unlucky top of the pyramid that even needs medical assistance.
Don’t worry, America will save the day. Again.