Originally Posted by James Brown
Hi Rod:
There is some question, at least locally, whether those are actually health care professionals, counter-protesters dresses as nurses or plants by the photographer. In any case, I support the governor, and I support the right of these folks, whose livelihoods and assets are in serious jeopardy to assemble.
The ribbing that the protesters (here and elsewhere) are taking on late night TV, in Facebook and from the national news and Hollywood is symptomatic of the titanium bubble that our "elites" live in. Quarantine is not so bad when the Sub-zero is packed with expensive ice cream and steaks. having an endless supply of wine or quarantinis doesn't hurt either! These protesters are facing real hardship on the other hand, and they will remember who mocked them, just like they remembered in 2016.
Jim
Speaking of the governor of Colorado; as promised, he is cautiously rolling out a slow return to normalcy. Good on him. My governor is a raging and extreme commie leftist as our temporarily departed forum pal Rich would surely note, but he seems to have a good head on his shoulders, nonetheless.
Is your governor doing as well?
Key points:
* Starting April 26 most commercial businesses can reopen with strict social distancing and masking requirements.
* Starting April 26 most offices can reopen with 50% staffing and strict social distancing requirements.
* In mid May, barring setbacks, restaurants and bars can open for
highly limited on premises services.
* Schools will remain closed (obviously, the school year will be over here in a few weeks).
* If you can stay at home, you are strongly encouraged to stay at home.
* Some counties may open a bit more aggressively, some like Denver a bit less.
* We are feeling good about our hospital capacity, but this will be monitored of course.
* This is a dynamic process, subject to increased restrictions depending on the infection and ICU rates.
More detail here: https://kdvr.com/news/gov-polis-outlines-initial-plan-for-restrictions-lifted-suggests-transition/ Scroll down to the Governor's charts.
Jim