Seniors are increasingly left to protect themselves as the rest of the country abandons precautions. For older Americans, the pandemic still poses significant dangers. About three-quarters of Covid deaths have occurred in people over 65, with the greatest losses concentrated among those over 75. The foundational questions about ethics are about what we owe others, not just ourselves, not just our circle of family and friends. Americans do not agree about the duty to protect others, whether it’s from a virus or gun violence.