56 New COVID-19 Cases

According to the many graphs and charts available, including the NY Times state-by state maps, there are some observations to be made. Using two states as examples, you can draw your conclusions about opening up or staying closed, and which restrictions you'd like to see removed or continued, using the oft-mentioned "science, data, and logic" arguments. I will use these two states: 1) California has remained relatively constant in terms of both cases and deaths per capita, the latter being the most important of course, using some of the harshest lockdown, mask, and social distancing rules nationally, and the first to institute these orders. 2) Georgia is decreasing in deaths and has been relatively constant in cases per capita, while opening much sooner and removing many of the restrictions on April 24, amid "terrifyingly premature" claims from the media. Which shall we have for our population and businesses here?

The medical professionals will suffer from the decisions that we make going forward. Maybe we should all take shifts helping the "essential" workers in the hospitals and grocery stores so the risk is spread equitably. If you're not wearing a mask or socially distancing per the advice of pandemic experts, then I hope you have the moral courage to stay away from hospitals if you do become severely ill. Seems unlikely, though.

I like the transition from hoarding to who gives a shit. Like herding animals.

Here's a great article from the New York Times tracking the status of all the states per their reopening activities. You just click on a state to find out what their virus trends are and what activities they are allowing with their gradual reopening. Let the data speak for itself. *** https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html

SBO: Take care of your own house. Stop blaming others. Stop hating those with whom you disagree and disagree with you. Don't let your emotions take over. It's like those who still talk about "Nixon this, Nixon that" 50 years after the fact like it was yesterday. Time to give it up. Remember: If you lose, I lose; If I lose, you lose. Lift your fellow Americans up, not tear them down all the time. Think about it.

Nothing exemplifies the current era of manufactured stupidity and willful ignorance more than this pandemic and the partisan divide intentionally inserted in order to create chaos and instill uncertainty among the less capable... Its rather sad that a lot of our fellow citizens are so easily manipulated by for profit entertainers masquerading as journalists. Its a clear divide and a litmus test. On one side is science, education and reason. On the other is ignorance, hate and unsubstantiated claims and "feelings". The Free-Dumb crowd. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| In American you are free to be as stupid as you like, but you are not free from the personal consequences that comes from your choices. Be an idiot, that's your choice but be prepared for the blow-back and know that you will not be protected by the rule of law let alone the laws of the universe. Viruses dont care about your feelings or your naive interpretation of the rule of law or assumed liberties. But most importantly, know that you do not have the "rights" you think you do. Sure, they may exist in theory, but to win those victories you'll spend years in court, and millions on legal fees to maybe, just maybe win... So dont wear a mask, if you choose. Take the risk but know that you are doing many people a favor by self selecting and even better, allowing the insurance companies to put you on the short list... Yes, your actions, your words the Memes, all of your social media are being gathered, logged and analyzed in order to provide a more accurate assessment of your value and your health. But you MAGA geniuses already knew that, right?

The world you live in, is the one you have created for yourselves.. Every drop..enjoy.

There have been a few articles discussing the observation that no spike in cases is occurring in states that have started to ease the lockdown. In my opinion we met the objective: we stunted the growth in cases and kept the hospitals from getting overwhelmed with patients. As community members we did our job, now the government needs to do its job to ease things up in a speedier fashion. Don’t let them move the goal posts to say we need a vaccine before we open up. That wasn’t the deal. After opening up, there’s nothing stopping you from remaining in your home too terrified to venture out. You’re welcome to stay home as long as you want. *** https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2020/05/why-no-spike-as-states-reopen.php

Keep businesses closed. Don't allow tourism. I simply don't want essential workers exposed to people coming from hotspot areas. I don't want anyone exposed to a carrier who then can transmit the disease to others. I don't want to see my friends and family infected with the disease that could kill them or leave them with long-term Health consequences. I don't want to see a family member or friend kill someone close to them. It's best to keep the economy at a halt. We need to pass laws that will protect our poor, cover healthcare, food, rent and the essentials while we figure out a way to retrain people for an economy that will open up in the future. We need to tax the wealthy and corporations that got massive corporate tax brakes we should have never allowed while they low-wage jobs and or offshored decent decent paying jobs. We need to change the entire dynamics of the countrys economy and we can do this if we're smart. Most importantly, we need to get the sycophants following the orange dude in the WH and a few senators with an R out of office. We need people that will follow the law I'm not go after political enemies were turned a blind eye because of fear.

We all understand that some people are physically or economically unable to comply with Guidelines. They are directed at people who could cooperate but may be too selfish or stupid to care about others. It's sad and shameful there are so many of them in the world. (And I don't mean guidelines.)

Regardless I won't shop anywhere that doesn't require masks and distancing while shopping. Most people I know - regardless of "sides" - feels this way so let the market decide. They either lose customers and business or they don't. Chances are they'll lose many customers. So let them decide.

Well my car saids it will go to a speed of 140, with all this analyzation , then 65 is only a recommendation not a law. Or a safer speed. So everyone should just do what they want. Cause their intitled. Hey I don’t want to get this, but I need to go to the store. So keep me safe. And I will keep you safe. Stop being selfish

It was a blue VCTC commuter bus with a county gov't emblem on the side.

Is anyone else disturbed by the fact that the City of Ventura bused a bunch of folks to East Beach yesterday...not wearing masks and not social distancing?