Everyone seems to forget the initial intent of these measures. It was to
slow the spread of the virus so as to not overwhelm the medical
infrastructure. Well weather it was the lock down or simply the fact
that the US isn't as densely populated as many other advanced nations,
or the fact that the virus has such a wide array of outcomes from, none
to death, the spread has been slowed. Why then are the emergency orders
becoming more obtrusive as time goes on rather than less?
I'll paraphrase Montesquieu, since I can't remember his exact words; No
man who acquires power, willingly gives it up.
No matter what the excuse, there exists in every bureaucrat a little
Napoleon, struggling to get out.
On 4/14/2020 12:20 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote:
Ken, the issue I see with fishing is that most people can’t fish in their back
yard, they need to go someplace. Which means that they are not Staying Home.
If they can fish in their backyard (e.g., I could Stay Home and fish in the
small river running by our house), then I don’t believe anybody is going to
fault them.
stan
On Apr 14, 2020, at 11:31 AM, Ken Waller <[email protected]> wrote:
I understand the inter action issue, so why not just close the big box stores
entirely? Also fishing is very popular here what’s the issue with fishing?
It’s the inconsistancy in the rulings that’s bothers a lot of people.
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From: Bill <[email protected]>
Sent: Apr 13, 2020 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: Lockdown life
On 4/11/2020 11:08 AM, Ken Waller wrote:
There’s a lot of similar stupidity going on in my state re the virus.
While big box hardware stores are open to the public, some items are off limits
for purchase like planting material and plants. Also power boating has just
been put off limits and landscaping firms are not allowed to operate ie, grass
cutting outfits are prevented from cutting grass. The craziness continues.
I work for a big box home improvement store. With so many offices closed
down and people being told to stay home, it seems that repainting the
house has become a favorite pastime.
The reason why so many things are being temporarily outlawed is to try
to keep people from interacting closely with each other and to try to
limit "accidental" hospital visits.
You might want to go water skiing this weekend, but odds are, your local
hospital doesn't want to have to treat you for drowning, etc. They have
enough on their plate already.
bill
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