Re opening is a crazy idea...

... Unless you have proper testing. The virus is still at large and there is a decline in new casrs BECAUSE of the lockdown. This doesnt prove the lockdown is unnecessary but that it is necessary. If you open up, you need to be able to isolate and control the virus or its Groundhog Day for the black death.

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raysam363 · 31-35, F

I can understand the more rural areas and lowest affected states opening very slowly, but too many want have an "Open everything now" mindset, which would likely lead to serious complications. The main argument is that a one-size-fits-all model isn't right when most cases are in NY, but they forget how often (and how easily) people travel. Nobody likes being cooped up, but it's almost a necessary evil.

Don't get me started on people protesting masks and social distancing.

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@raysam363 Im British and ive seen those michigan protests on the news. Those idiots are spreading the virus to rural areas.

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@raysam363 So stay under the porch

raysam363 · 31-35, F

@sunsporter1649 Don't act like a moron. Social distancing isn't that big of a deal. Too many think that quarantine procedures mean house arrest.

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@raysam363 Define quarantine....

raysam363 · 31-35, F

@sunsporter1649 In this instance, reducing contact with others, and staying home unless you need to go out or just go for a walk. It's not that hard.

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@raysam363 And of course just how are folks going to provide for their families?

raysam363 · 31-35, F

@sunsporter1649 You know, if I had all the answers I'd be emperor of the world. But I don't. Limited openings are fine in the lesser hit areas, but to spike the numbers again would be the actions of fools.

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@raysam363 So you are going to mugwump and be critical no matter what the outcome?

raysam363 · 31-35, F

@sunsporter1649 I prefer to err on the side of caution. You know, logical. Especially since my neighborhood has over 20 cases requiring hospitalization. At least we won't have to meet in person.

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@raysam363 LOL, logical? 22 million out of work because new york is screwed up?