If you refuse to look at, or accept the data, then yes, none of it makes sense.

Countries that immediately went into lockdown and followed far sticker guidelines than what were suggested in the US have faired far better. They either didn't have much of an outbreak, or it was under control quickly. Now they're living in a way that while not exactly back to normal, is very close.

You claim to be smart, I don't make any claims. Because the perception of one's self are all too frequently wrong.

Being not stupid is far more important than being a genius.