armeck
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I don't know where that chart is from, but here is GA's.That's not true. It may become true in the future, but its not showing up right now.
I don't know where that chart is from, but here is GA's.That's not true. It may become true in the future, but its not showing up right now.
I think I am able to accurately conclude that many people I know personally weren't even attempting social distancing.I know you know this... but be careful using your FB timeline to conclude anything.
I don't know where that chart is from, but here is GA's.
I think I am able to accurately conclude that many people I know personally weren't even attempting social distancing.
There are a lot (how many? ...I have no idea) of folks who really do believe this is overblown and the risk is not sufficient to really adjust their behavior. It is what it is...I think the 'lines' are now drawn and few minds are going to change. Therefore, the level of 'interaction' is baked in now and going forward. We can only hope the number of folks in that category is low enough to avoid spikes in the future.I think I am able to accurately conclude that many people I know personally weren't even attempting social distancing.
There are a lot (how many? ...I have no idea) of folks who really do believe this is overblown and the risk is not sufficient to really adjust their behavior. It is what it is...I think the 'lines' are now drawn and few minds are going to change. Therefore, the level of 'interaction' is baked in now and going forward. We can only hope the number of folks in that category is low enough to avoid spikes in the future.
That shaded, 14 day window of uncertainty has almost always gone up, not down as data continues to be posted. Nationally, our numbers are going down (I think) because the initially hot spots are cooling off, and now the new ones are rising.The one I posted is the national chart. I don’t doubt some areas are increasing. But across the country as a whole, the numbers are not increasing right now.
And actually that one from Georgia is still TBD - I can see the numbers could go up or down as more tests in that recent window come back.
That shaded, 14 day window of uncertainty has almost always gone up, not down as data continues to be posted. Nationally, our numbers are going down (I think) because the initially hot spots are cooling off, and now the new ones are rising.
I don't think everything should stay locked down, but I think that large gatherings should be banned (concerts, movies, churches). I think face coverings should be mandated. I think any business who can effectively follow the guidelines should be allowed to be open.
I think church gatherings should be banned, unless of course they can reduce the volume of people and keep the distance like businesses are required to do. Also, 100% masked.Just out of curiosity, do you think church gatherings should be banned temporarily, or do you think govt should go ahead and just ban churches?
If the answer to that was church gatherings, why do you think businesses can be exempt as long as they follow safety protocols but not houses of worship?
I think church gatherings should be banned, unless of course they can reduce the volume of people and keep the distance like businesses are required to do. Also, 100% masked.
I personally would like to see them banned (along with all non-essential gatherings), but I would not ask that of the government. I also don't have much faith (heh) in churches actually doing due diligence in maintaining proper guidelines.So the answer then in your opinion is that church gatherings actually shouldn't be banned, which is the correct legal and constitutional answer. Just like any other business, they need to adhere to certain health precautions.
I personally would like to see them banned (along with all non-essential gatherings), but I would not ask that of the government. I also don't have much faith (heh) in churches actually doing due diligence in maintaining proper guidelines.
Also, they are NOT a business, and if they are to be granted business protections and considerations - then pay taxes.
I personally would like to see them banned (along with all non-essential gatherings), but I would not ask that of the government. I also don't have much faith (heh) in churches actually doing due diligence in maintaining proper guidelines.
Also, they are NOT a business, and if they are to be granted business protections and considerations - then pay taxes.
That’s exactly how a good card carrying Libertarian would respond. Owner has a right to sell stuff under his terms, you have the opportunity to buy under your terms. Only a fascist would say neither of you have the right to decide, I’ll tell you what you can and can’t do.I tend towards libertarian ends, but I also believe in property rights. If the owner of a store wants me to wear a mask to shop there, I will do so or not shop there. I wish some of the FREEDOM people were respectful of other people's property rights.
I was driving in my car the other day, and I thought to myself "Man, how great would it be to be driving down this beautiful road with a brand new beautiful car...?"
I thought I was thinking to myself, but it most definitely could have been God speaking to me and telling me to get that beautiful new car because I'm just stagnating...