Light house

In this snap there is a lifeboat and a lighthouse. One trys to warn and keep people safe at sea. One picks up the pieces when the sea overpowers.
The lighthouse can't save it can only warn. The boat saves, often when warnings go unheeded.
Many people today choose to ignore warnings about the failure to wear face masks and keeping distance. They prefer to wait for the lifeboat.
Simple question. What if their SOS is not heard?