Dennis,
I understand the idea of being told vs advised to do something. I think we need to think of this a not a political issue but simply self preservation by doing something that could help prevent one from getting infected with something that could be deadly. In some states they have mandated mask and others (like here in FL) recommend but don't require. It seems that officials are not explaining the possible benefits. In states without the requirement there seems to be a lot who think "well its not a requirement so its ok to go back to normal". Seems some people need to have a mandate, they don't think it through and take it as "control" rather than public heath. The reality is that there is no way that the government could enforce the requirement to any great extent but just having it in place works for some that need to be told. So for them OK we have rules. For the rest of, we will use common sense and protect ourselves, family and friends whether the tell us to or not.
As far as NY most of the cases were in the burbs close around NYC. For these people they used mass transit (packed subways, trains and busses not to clean at that) and worked in high rise buildings, just lots of people in very close quarters. It seems places where people were very close together were the hot spots. It then spreads outward to the surrounding communities. When this started no one really understood how fast it could spread. No one had any better ideas as to how to handle this and slowly they have learned things that can help we but are still learning,
Best, DennisT
DennisT, I think we will have to agree to disagree. As previously stated, I spent 7-1/2 years in scientific research. Please read the open letter to the WHO and point out the fact-based scientific proof that masks reduce infections or deaths.
Then please point out the CDC’s basis for concluding the same - oh wait, their recommendations seem to depend on the day of the week. Last I heard they recommend masks but add lots of qualifiers, especially with regard to daily washing of cloth masks.
We here in Minnesota have a very experienced doctor who also serves as a Republican State Senator. He’s often interviewed on national television programs. Early on he pointed out the ridiculous guidelines issued for counting “COVID deaths” and also the very contradictory statements issued - literally simultaneously - by the CDC. As a reward he’s now being investigated on the basis of complaints filed - by individuals he’s not allowed to know - for what is essentially malpractice. You really think it’s not political?
How about some forecasts:
(1) Our economy will continue to suffer greatly - my wife and I noted just a couple of hours ago two businesses that have just closed in a mall we frequent.
(2) Schools here in Minnesota will not re-open for in-person classes. Our Democratic Governor, who is operating under “Emergency Powers”, and the Teachers Union will determine that course without regard to the experiences of other states/nations with schools that are in session as I write this.
(3) Forget any notion of Presidential Debates. Joe Biden today called Arizona a “great city”. His handlers cannot in any way let him be put to the test. The pandemic will be the excuse.
(4) Watch the number of suicides and mental health issues escalate. We’ve had ONE COVID death in my county - and bear in mind, anyone who had the virus but recovered fully and then dies in a car accident is counted as a COVID death. In the meantime, we’ve had ONE suicide I’m aware of and other deaths that - reading between the lines - are also. And of course, the drug overdoses, auto accidents, domestic abuse ...
When Minnesota began to re-open a few weeks ago, we had a very-alarming rash of fatal accidents. The State Patrol reported people were driving at incredibly high speeds rather routinely, releasing pent-up frustration.
(5) Political messages that fit the agenda will be exempt from many requirements. How else can you explain de Blasio insisting Black Lives Matter Protests must be allowed to go on, or the Governor of Washington State exempting “People of Color” from requirements? Here in Minnesota, while our Governor insisted church services must be limited to 12 people or something like that, he sat front and center at a packed memorial for George Floyd.
I could go on (and on) - but to deny much of what is happening is politically motivated strikes me as completely disregarding the facts and logic. Your own mileage may vary ...
Dennis
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