What do you think of this ?

[pauld315]

After playing today, my wife, my brother -in-law and myself went to TDS takeout, ordered some beers to go and found a nice place to park our carts, 10 feet from each other. Three of us having a beer and practicing social distancing. Sounds good right ? An ambassador stopped by us and told us that we couldn't be having large gatherings and that we needed to go ? A large gathering, 3 people with 10 feet between us. Really ? I questioned him about it and he said he was just the messenger. Sorry he has to deliver a message where obviously nobody can use common sense and see that are following the guidelines.

[golfing eagles]

After playing today, my wife, my brother -in-law and myself went to TDS takeout, ordered some beers to go and found a nice place to park our carts, 10 feet from each other. Three of us having a beer and practicing social distancing. Sounds good right ? An ambassador stopped by us and told us that we couldn't be having large gatherings and that we needed to go ? A large gathering, 3 people with 10 feet between us. Really ? I questioned him about it and he said he was just the messenger. Sorry he has to deliver a message where obviously nobody can use common sense and see that are following the guidelines.



Sad, but I think you have to cut him some slack, especially at TDS. I played there a few days ago and they were extremely adamant about groupings and social distancing. An ambassador explained that the homeowners around TDS have an usually high concentration of self appointed coronavirus police, armed with their cell phone cameras, and have pretty much been taking non-stop pictures of anyone THEY consider violating the distance guidelines. TDS just doesn't want any trouble. They should consider setting off a limited EMP bomb to kill the chips in these people's cell phones:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[JGVillages]

Stay at home means STAY AT HOME

[golfing eagles]

Stay at home means STAY AT HOME

To quote Petula Clark from "Don't sleep in the Subway"----"We've heard this all a million times"

For those that still have reading comprehension issues:

Stay at home means stay at home, EXCEPT for essential service and activities, of which golf is one of them.

So you stay home, hiding under your bed, while the rest of us get some exercise.

[PennBF]

I don't understand why the Ambassador is being challenged when in fact he was doing a good job. A lot of people think that as long as they feel safe then all is fine. They don't think of the medical people and support that have to walk by and through the area they are occupying and the risk to them! Our son works in a Rehab that cares for everyone from infants to senior citizens who have had brain damage from either abusive parents, or accidents, birth injuries or age etc. He doesn't have the option to avoid going out and staying home so he is at risk to those who elect to throw cation to the wind, ignore the medical recommendation to stay home or only expose others by going to the market, Doctor, or other Emergency Needs. Sitting outside either at the squares, or other public places is to put the other person who MUST go out at risk. Shame on you and thanks to the Ambassador who had the good sense to send you off. :ohdear:

[Rapscallion St Croix]

I would have said, "Okey Dokie", complied, and never thought about it again. That is the way most people handle the small stuff.

[GoodLife]

After playing today, my wife, my brother -in-law and myself went to TDS takeout, ordered some beers to go and found a nice place to park our carts, 10 feet from each other. Three of us having a beer and practicing social distancing. Sounds good right ? An ambassador stopped by us and told us that we couldn't be having large gatherings and that we needed to go ? A large gathering, 3 people with 10 feet between us. Really ? I questioned him about it and he said he was just the messenger. Sorry he has to deliver a message where obviously nobody can use common sense and see that are following the guidelines.

That's nothing. Watch this video of cops in Philly pulling a guy off a bus for not wearing a mask.

Twitter (https://twitter.com/i/status/1248656214642262016)

[Rwirish]

He is correct under the new policy guidelines.

[SacDQ]

Electromagnetic pulse

[Retoline]

Wednesday late afternoon my wife and I and another couple in there cart were having ice cream across the street from Culver’s in a parking lot under the trees, all the businesses were closed the lot was empty when an unmarked SUV pulls up with 6 sheriffs in it. One sheriff got out and told us we had to be at home.
Florida is under a lock down and you are not supposed to be out unless getting essentials or golfing. Guess you were finished golfing.

[ufu1395]

Drink your beer at home

[golfing eagles]

Wednesday late afternoon my wife and I and another couple in there cart were having ice cream across the street from Culver’s in a parking lot under the trees, all the businesses were closed the lot was empty when an unmarked SUV pulls up with 6 sheriffs in it. One sheriff got out and told us we had to be at home.
Florida is under a lock down and you are not supposed to be out unless getting essentials or golfing. Guess you were finished golfing.

I'll assume you're just pulling our legs.

Since when do 6 deputies ride around in a single SUV, unless they're headed for the donut shop?

But I like the hypocrisy of 6 sheriffs in a SUV lecturing a couple outdoors on social distancing

[jedalton]

Wednesday late afternoon my wife and I and another couple in there cart were having ice cream across the street from Culver’s in a parking lot under the trees, all the businesses were closed the lot was empty when an unmarked SUV pulls up with 6 sheriffs in it. One sheriff got out and told us we had to be at home.
Florida is under a lock down and you are not supposed to be out unless getting essentials or golfing. Guess you were finished golfing.
thought ice cream was essentials

[PJackpot]

Pauld315: We stopped at a small recreational area on the golf cart path, just a few minutes from TDS, where they have some picnic tables. A few small groups were there as well to share some social time and drinks with friends. And please if you're so inclined, don't start with the stay at home comments....not interested.

[Travelhunter]

After playing today, my wife, my brother -in-law and myself went to TDS takeout, ordered some beers to go and found a nice place to park our carts, 10 feet from each other. Three of us having a beer and practicing social distancing. Sounds good right ? An ambassador stopped by us and told us that we couldn't be having large gatherings and that we needed to go ? A large gathering, 3 people with 10 feet between us. Really ? I questioned him about it and he said he was just the messenger. Sorry he has to deliver a message where obviously nobody can use common sense and see that are following the guidelines.

It’s a shame that the ambassador had to risk his own safety to attempt to keep you and others in your group safe.
Too bad he wasn’t able to intervene in the activities that caused seven people in Sumter county to get the virus and die

[karostay]

Stay at home means stay at home...I would love to hear why anyone thinks they have the right not to do so..Other than emergency or gathering essentials
I'm an avid golfer and having any of the golf courses open just encourages people to risk their health and the health others

[davem4616]

Wednesday late afternoon my wife and I and another couple in there cart were having ice cream across the street from Culver’s in a parking lot under the trees, all the businesses were closed the lot was empty when an unmarked SUV pulls up with 6 sheriffs in it. One sheriff got out and told us we had to be at home.
Florida is under a lock down and you are not supposed to be out unless getting essentials or golfing. Guess you were finished golfing.


well now you know that having ice cream under the shade of a tree is non-essential....and BTW, there's only one sheriff....the rest are called deputies

[ladybugsmom]

Just plain dumb.

[LadyPenO]

Isn't Dunkin Donuts across the street from Culvers? Thought so.....A friendly reminder of our quarantine doesn't hurt! Stay safe!

[JAN-L]

After playing today, my wife, my brother -in-law and myself went to TDS takeout, ordered some beers to go and found a nice place to park our carts, 10 feet from each other. Three of us having a beer and practicing social distancing. Sounds good right ? An ambassador stopped by us and told us that we couldn't be having large gatherings and that we needed to go ? A large gathering, 3 people with 10 feet between us. Really ? I questioned him about it and he said he was just the messenger. Sorry he has to deliver a message where obviously nobody can use common sense and see that are following the guidelines.

I saw you guys having a beer and having a good time. I thought . . ."good for them.!" When I saw you, you were in the postal station parking lot so hopefully the ambassador didn't over extend his responsibility of the golf course. Maybe you just moved to the parking lot from where you were. Anyway, I saw three guys appropriately distanced having a good "guy" time.

[jswirs]

Stay at home means STAY AT HOME
Sorry, stay st home does not mean stay at home, if you don't want to. Just another example of a the "Panic-demic".

[JudyLife]

Here in the UK we are not allowed to ‘gather’ with anyone other than one person, hence a ‘gathering’ of two persons only. We had nearly 1000 deaths from Covid-19 yesterday. We are following the advice here 100%. It’s to stop the spread. What exactly don’t you understand about this situation?

[Jazzman]

After playing today, my wife, my brother -in-law and myself went to TDS takeout, ordered some beers to go and found a nice place to park our carts, 10 feet from each other. Three of us having a beer and practicing social distancing. Sounds good right ? An ambassador stopped by us and told us that we couldn't be having large gatherings and that we needed to go ? A large gathering, 3 people with 10 feet between us. Really ? I questioned him about it and he said he was just the messenger. Sorry he has to deliver a message where obviously nobody can use common sense and see that are following the guidelines.

Taking pictures!! More entitled residents who have a totally boring life.

[soniak4@gmail.com]

Let me tell you why!!! There are many, I repeat, many players who continue to gather after they play 18 holes to “shoot the poop”. People, who don’t play golf, are reporting them. Also, the Morse family is getting THOUSANDS of calls, emails, letters every day from people who think the golf courses should be closed. So, if you want the courses to get closed, keep gathering. If you want them to open, go home and gather.

[graciegirl]

Wednesday late afternoon my wife and I and another couple in there cart were having ice cream across the street from Culver’s in a parking lot under the trees, all the businesses were closed the lot was empty when an unmarked SUV pulls up with 6 sheriffs in it. One sheriff got out and told us we had to be at home.
Florida is under a lock down and you are not supposed to be out unless getting essentials or golfing. Guess you were finished golfing.

SIX sheriffs you say? All in one SUV???? They said that you had to be home???? SIX??? All in one car????? Wow. UNMARKED? Holy cow.

[Eg_cruz]

The problem is a lot of people are doing that. There is a Thursday night group that bring their lawn chairs there and sit in the parking in a group eating. The soon we all stay home the soon we can get back to work

[J1ceasar]

Six cops can't fit into an SUV. They would need a bus .:)

[donassaid]

We had a similar experience yesterday playing at Glenview except we were in the parking lot tallying up scores but also keeping our distance. We were told by an Ambassador that TV would shut down golf if we were allowed to do that.

[Waltdisney4life]

I love the haters, makes you proud to be a villager, NOT.

[DonH57]

Six cops can't fit into an SUV. They would need a bus .:)

Plus the boxes of donuts and box of Joe......:1rotfl:

[Pickleballer3]

What does TDS stand for?

[hoopsterdad]

tierra del sol. wife and i were there golfing and guilty of trying a have a quick beer with our friends. ambassador politely had us leave area, we then went to back, ordered our fish fingers. while waiting, saw 4 gentleman golfers pull up, parked their 4 carts apart, then walked up to the ordering table and stood shoulder to shoulder ordering a drink. guess they did not hear my 6 ft. comment. going to lose our golf if we do not adhere.

[HIgolfers]

After playing today, my wife, my brother -in-law and myself went to TDS takeout, ordered some beers to go and found a nice place to park our carts, 10 feet from each other. Three of us having a beer and practicing social distancing. Sounds good right ? An ambassador stopped by us and told us that we couldn't be having large gatherings and that we needed to go ? A large gathering, 3 people with 10 feet between us. Really ? I questioned him about it and he said he was just the messenger. Sorry he has to deliver a message where obviously nobody can use common sense and see that are following the guidelines.

Similar thing happened to us at Evans Prairie. We thanked ambassador for his concern and stayed in parking lot under shade. (All carts were at least 6 feet apart).

Also some homeowner took our pic while we were on the course; not sure why as we were a threesome, each in her own cart, maintains social distance.

[Anne17]

What is TDS?

[Jazzman]

Let me tell you why!!! There are many, I repeat, many players who continue to gather after they play 18 holes to “shoot the poop”. People, who don’t play golf, are reporting them. Also, the Morse family is getting THOUSANDS of calls, emails, letters every day from people who think the golf courses should be closed. So, if you want the courses to get closed, keep gathering. If you want them to open, go home and gather.

Just an FYI. Thirty six states including Florida have permitted certain recreation activities such as golf remain open. If you don’t like that ruling complain to your government official. And just as an example, I may not like the outrageous behavior of those here in the Villages who frequently over indulge on spirits at each town square but I don’t see anyone doing anything, including law enforcement, about that

[Jazzman]

We had a similar experience yesterday playing at Glenview except we were in the parking lot tallying up scores but also keeping our distance. We were told by an Ambassador that TV would shut down golf if we were allowed to do that.

Everyone’s a boss.

[hal195z]

Also, it is against the law to drink alcohol while sitting in your golf cart. It is the same as drinking while sitting in your car. Ask the sheriff if you don't believe me.

[cj740@comcast.net]

What does TDS stand for?

Thanks for asking. Am wondering the same thing. Hope we get an answer.:ho::ho:

[cj740@comcast.net]

What is TDS?

Am also wondering. Hope we get an answer.:clap2::clap2:

[cj740@comcast.net]

I would like to know too.

[Moderator]

Tierra del Sol. The golf course.

[retiredguy123]

Also, it is against the law to drink alcohol while sitting in your golf cart. It is the same as drinking while sitting in your car. Ask the sheriff if you don't believe me.
Thanks, but I'll take your word for it. I don't feel like asking the Sheriff.

[BevSparks]

We had no problem sitting in parking lot of TDS after golf, ordered some take out and had a drink with the villages secruity vehicle near us, we asked if we were OK and were told yes, no problems. Last week we got take out from Spanish Springs Gators and sat in town square listening to music with our own chairs, cops were present and never told us to leave. We are always careful with distancing and other precatuions.. Please no nasty comments, just telling you what happened and both times no one said a word to us.

[nevjudbaker]

I have been very impressed with the amount of people wearing masks going into Winn Dixie & the UPS store.
We drive around Brownwood Square and no one was wearing a mask. I see a forever stream of golf carts flying down the roads with people wearing no masks The virus stays in the air for a bit. If someone sneezes that has the virus your golf cart is not going to protect you. If everyone wore a Hat, mask & washed their hands before touching their face this virus may end soon so we can get on with our lives. Those people ignoring the guidelines especially not wearing a mask are just prolonging the stay at home rule for the rest of us. We were going to pick up food from Brownwood but after seeing people standing closely in a line waiting for food, no one wearing mask & golf carts flying by not stopping at stop signs we won't be picking up food for a long while.

[ChicagoNative]

Somewhere between those who are still trying to live as if everything is normal, and those who would have us all hiding under the bed for the next 6 months, is that elusive and not-so-common thing called common sense.

It’s reported that 96% of all cases are classified as “mild”, and that 98+% of all cases make a full recovery. Even so, none of us know who would fall into that small category of those who have either a critical case or a death. That’s enough to take this seriously, even with the odds in humanity’s favor.

That said, fresh air and exercise are good for us, both physically and mentally. Unless social distancing is blatantly being ignored, the ambassadors chasing us off walking paths seems kind of ridiculous, which happened to me earlier this week. The Belmont course is closed for maintenance, but the path was being used by walkers and bikers, and it’s a place that affords hundreds of feet of distance between people. No one was walking on the grass that was being aerated and fertilized.

We all left, but I've since observed so many people and carts all bunched up at the various courses. What sense does that make, and where’s the consistency of the rule application?

Then to hear of cops breaking up a small group of people on carts who were staying apart? I don’t know.....that scares me almost as much as the threat of this virus. We are only a couple steps away from being asked for our papers!

Stay safe and stay SANE.

[wisbad1]

Plus the boxes of donuts and box of Joe......:1rotfl:
Remember that when you need their help, they risk their lives every day for you. Should not be made a joke of. You wouldn’t do it for what they get paid.

[Marathon Man]

To quote Petula Clark from "Don't sleep in the Subway"----"We've heard this all a million times"

For those that still have reading comprehension issues:

Stay at home means stay at home, EXCEPT for essential service and activities, of which golf is one of them.

So you stay home, hiding under your bed, while the rest of us get some exercise.

Standing around drinking beer is not on the list of allowed activities. And that is what they were doing.

[BS Beef]

After playing today, my wife, my brother -in-law and myself went to TDS takeout, ordered some beers to go and found a nice place to park our carts, 10 feet from each other. Three of us having a beer and practicing social distancing. Sounds good right ? An ambassador stopped by us and told us that we couldn't be having large gatherings and that we needed to go ? A large gathering, 3 people with 10 feet between us. Really ? I questioned him about it and he said he was just the messenger. Sorry he has to deliver a message where obviously nobody can use common sense and see that are following the guidelines.

Wow, no shortage of people helping you live your life correctly. Seeing how you’re doing it so wrong.

For those who continue to insist if everyone would just stay home for a time period they deem to be the correct amount would end Covid-19 sooner that is simply not the case. It is in fact likely making it last longer. The point of that is to try to drag it on longer so medical facilities can keep up (not be overwhelmed).

If you’re willing to listen, both state and federal government is encouraging people to get out an exercise. I haven’t heard any “experts” who don’t encourage responsible social interaction. Mental health is important too.

[Mumbles]

Wow, no shortage of people helping you live your life correctly. Seeing how you’re doing it so wrong.

For those who continue to insist if everyone would just stay home for a time period they deem to be the correct amount would end Covid-19 sooner that is simply not the case. It is in fact likely making it last longer. The point of that is to try to drag it on longer so medical facilities can keep up (not be overwhelmed).

If you’re willing to listen, both state and federal government is encouraging people to get out an exercise. I haven’t heard any “experts” who don’t encourage responsible social interaction. Mental health is important too.

1. We all know, of course, that there are those that will NOT take advice and will NOT listen to even the smartest people on earth when it comes to what looks like coercion.
2. As for responsible interaction, there is a relatively strong minority of persons, IMHO, who cannot put a curb on their silliness, even if it means dying. Must be from NH: Live free or Die. I should know; that's my state.

[mtlee024]

It’s a shame that the ambassador had to risk his own safety to attempt to keep you and others in your group safe.
Too bad he wasn’t able to intervene in the activities that caused seven people in Sumter county to get the virus and die

Why did we need to see this?

[miharris]

Stay at home means stay at home...I would love to hear why anyone thinks they have the right not to do so..Other than emergency or gathering essentials
I'm an avid golfer and having any of the golf courses open just encourages people to risk their health and the health others

Ok, I think I have the right not to do so. The right to peaceful assembly is guaranteed under the first and fourteenth amendments, and I do not believe a group of less than 10 people staying 6 feet apart presents a clear and present danger to public safety.

What is truly scary about this mania is how quickly normal citizens not only allow their rights to be trampled, but the are willing to become nanny state enforcers, reporting on their neighbors, etc.

27 people died in Sumter county in 2017 of the seasonal flu, and I don't recall being put under martial law then.

[rlcooper70]

You can see from this thread that a lot of people feel we should support the insanity of accusing three people ten feet apart of safety violations.

Why do they support the ambassador - the messenger?

Answer = they adhere to the letter of the law .. they never speed, they always come to a full stop, and they do exactly as they are told by the authority figures. They are good people to follow every rule.

Do we wonder how Socrates or Plato or any historical philosopher would react to authority figures making no sense? Isn't it our obligation to force people to think?

Compliments on the person starting this chain.

[jet10s]

I have been very impressed with the amount of people wearing masks going into Winn Dixie & the UPS store.
We drive around Brownwood Square and no one was wearing a mask. I see a forever stream of golf carts flying down the roads with people wearing no masks The virus stays in the air for a bit. If someone sneezes that has the virus your golf cart is not going to protect you. If everyone wore a Hat, mask & washed their hands before touching their face this virus may end soon so we can get on with our lives. Those people ignoring the guidelines especially not wearing a mask are just prolonging the stay at home rule for the rest of us. We were going to pick up food from Brownwood but after seeing people standing closely in a line waiting for food, no one wearing mask & golf carts flying by not stopping at stop signs we won't be picking up food for a long while.
really -- you expect a high concentration of virus particles to be JUST FLYING IN THE WIND -- ridiculous

[golfing eagles]

I have been very impressed with the amount of people wearing masks going into Winn Dixie & the UPS store.
We drive around Brownwood Square and no one was wearing a mask. I see a forever stream of golf carts flying down the roads with people wearing no masks The virus stays in the air for a bit. If someone sneezes that has the virus your golf cart is not going to protect you. If everyone wore a Hat, mask & washed their hands before touching their face this virus may end soon so we can get on with our lives. Those people ignoring the guidelines especially not wearing a mask are just prolonging the stay at home rule for the rest of us. We were going to pick up food from Brownwood but after seeing people standing closely in a line waiting for food, no one wearing mask & golf carts flying by not stopping at stop signs we won't be picking up food for a long while.


You should be about 1000 times more afraid of the golf carts being driven recklessly than the infinitesimal chance you get the virus from particles floating around in the air

[Barborv]

Let me tell you folks that this is serious. Im here in NY and stay at home is what we're doing. Only going out of the house to buy food. And only once a week wearing gloves and a mask. And thank goodness people are all starting to wear a mask or covering over their face. All it takes is one person and you guys down there are in trouble. The weather is beautiful down there. Sit in your Lanai's, organize things in your home, Etc. Reading a lot of comments these past several weeks, I can't believe how some people still don't get it. Do not congregate. Go for your walks or cart rides etc. but not with other people . Don't want to see people get very ill or worse as well.. Stay safe everyone and do your part to keep others safe also.

[mjpuleo]

Frankly, I don't see why the golf courses have to be open either--that is not essential. Many of us cannot do what we love to do so the golfers should not be golfing either. Get a little putting range at your home and practice there.

[JSR22]

Frankly, I don't see why the golf courses have to be open either--that is not essential. Many of us cannot do what we love to do so the golfers should not be golfing either. Get a little putting range at your home and practice there.

Are you thinking because you can not do what you want nobody else can do what they enjoy?

[Bertram00]

Pauld315: We stopped at a small recreational area on the golf cart path, just a few minutes from TDS, where they have some picnic tables. A few small groups were there as well to share some social time and drinks with friends. And please if you're so inclined, don't start with the stay at home comments....not interested.

I believe you originally asked what do you think of this. Was this to elicit only comments you wanted to agree with you and none that you don't want to consider?

[DonH57]

Remember that when you need their help, they risk their lives every day for you. Should not be made a joke of. You wouldn’t do it for what they get paid.

Actually being retired military and having law enforcement family I do often joke about it. FGY.

[golfing eagles]

Frankly, I don't see why the golf courses have to be open either--that is not essential. Many of us cannot do what we love to do so the golfers should not be golfing either. Get a little putting range at your home and practice there.

Idiotic argument and an idiotic suggestion.
At least TRY to make a cogent point, other than sour grapes

However, I applaud your honesty. Most of the "no golf" crowd won't admit they're jealous , instead they hide behind an argument of some perceived risk

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Idiotic argument and an idiotic suggestion.
At least TRY to make a cogent point, other than sour grapes

However, I applaud your honesty. Most of the "no golf" crowd won't admit they're jealous , instead they hide behind an argument of some perceived risk

Consider also giving props for their inventing the term "putting range".

[Decadeofdave]

This once happened at MGC.
Mayberry Golf Club. The deputy made a "citizens arrest". :-)

[ALadysMom]

Wednesday late afternoon my wife and I and another couple in there cart were having ice cream across the street from Culver’s in a parking lot under the trees, all the businesses were closed the lot was empty when an unmarked SUV pulls up with 6 sheriffs in it. One sheriff got out and told us we had to be at home.
Florida is under a lock down and you are not supposed to be out unless getting essentials or golfing. Guess you were finished golfing.

Six sheriffs in one SUV? Hope they had proper PPE!

[Northwoods]

After playing today, my wife, my brother -in-law and myself went to TDS takeout, ordered some beers to go and found a nice place to park our carts, 10 feet from each other. Three of us having a beer and practicing social distancing. Sounds good right ? An ambassador stopped by us and told us that we couldn't be having large gatherings and that we needed to go ? A large gathering, 3 people with 10 feet between us. Really ? I questioned him about it and he said he was just the messenger. Sorry he has to deliver a message where obviously nobody can use common sense and see that are following the guidelines.

If people who live on TDS are taking pictures so that they can shut down golf, that Ambassador did all of us a favor.
There are people who absolutely believe you should stay in your house and not go out until this virus is gone. There are other people who are being careful and social distancing, but they are going out to the grocery store and some are golfing, biking and walking.
People are doing what is right for them. I think most people are being mindful and staying a safe distance.

[ALadysMom]

Especially to ChicagoNative: Doesn’t it seem bizarre that shootings, overdoses and car accidents routinely kill or seriously injure so many people, especially in Chicago, but this illness is an indisputable emergency worthy of Interventions that have curtailed our liberties and risked our economic prosperity?

Dr Fauci said they are considering issuing some type of immunity papers to those who have tested positive and since recovered or, theoretically, to those who eventually test immune. This is scary stuff since it seems as if humankind has learned nothing from our past. Would only those who are immune be allowed the freedom to worship, assemble, prosper, health and happiness? For how long? Even if an effective Vaccine were developed they are not 100% effective. And since this is a coronavirus, like the common cold is, what if COVID-19 continuously mutates— like the common cold does—so a single vaccine isn’t possible?

[Dburesh]

I think that you can do it somewhere else, just not by the golf course. Go to a parking lot or picnic tablev somewhere.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

1. The "Whataboutism" seems to run rampant here. If it wasn't a serious situation, it'd be laughable, in a pathetic sort of way.
2. For people who tend to be so staunchly "pro-life," I'm pretty surprised that the same mentality is "pro-right-to-assemble" in the midst of a contagious virus that is causing death of Villagers. Which is it folks? Are you pro-life, or pro-mah-freedoms? In this particular situation, you can't have both.
3. There's nothing in the "right to assemble" that guarantees you the right to a) assemble on PRIVATE property, b) assemble in close proximity during a pandemic. Yes, you can be out in the town square. Six feet away from everyone else. We aren't on lockdown. We're on "stay at home but not really." There's a BIG difference. Learn to appreciate it.
4. Edited to add: even when there isn't a pandemic, it's against the law to drink beer in your golf cart. So you needed to not do that anyway and the Ambassador probably saved you the trouble of a fine and possible court time.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I think that you can do it somewhere else, just not by the golf course. Go to a parking lot or picnic tablev somewhere.

Not to a parking lot. It's still illegal to drink in public places, except for the town squares which are currently closed.

[Travelhunter]

Somewhere between those who are still trying to live as if everything is normal, and those who would have us all hiding under the bed for the next 6 months, is that elusive and not-so-common thing called common sense.

It’s reported that 96% of all cases are classified as “mild”, and that 98+% of all cases make a full recovery. Even so, none of us know who would fall into that small category of those who have either a critical case or a death. That’s enough to take this seriously, even with the odds in humanity’s favor.

That said, fresh air and exercise are good for us, both physically and mentally. Unless social distancing is blatantly being ignored, the ambassadors chasing us off walking paths seems kind of ridiculous, which happened to me earlier this week. The Belmont course is closed for maintenance, but the path was being used by walkers and bikers, and it’s a place that affords hundreds of feet of distance between people. No one was walking on the grass that was being aerated and fertilized.

We all left, but I've since observed so many people and carts all bunched up at the various courses. What sense does that make, and where’s the consistency of the rule application?

Then to hear of cops breaking up a small group of people on carts who were staying apart? I don’t know.....that scares me almost as much as the threat of this virus. We are only a couple steps away from being asked for our papers!

Stay safe and stay SANE.

Can you provide the source of your statistics? I think they are optimistic but appear to be dangerously misleading

[Travelhunter]

Ok, I think I have the right not to do so. The right to peaceful assembly is guaranteed under the first and fourteenth amendments, and I do not believe a group of less than 10 people staying 6 feet apart presents a clear and present danger to public safety.

What is truly scary about this mania is how quickly normal citizens not only allow their rights to be trampled, but the are willing to become nanny state enforcers, reporting on their neighbors, etc.

27 people died in Sumter county in 2017 of the seasonal flu, and I don't recall being put under martial law then.

This is not the flu! It is a worldwide pandemic of which the devastating short and long term consequences are yet to be seen

[John_W]

Since the ambassadors no longer carry water and are now part of crowd control, they should send some to LSL.

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s960x960/92895957_10207470443554780_4811951659015995392_o.j pg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_sid=ca434c&_nc_ohc=V-2poR1MKy0AX-KwQaT&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&_nc_tp=7&oh=77e7d1a238ce28f4d04383a6c78749ba&oe=5EB7C2C3

[BS Beef]

Frankly, I don't see why the golf courses have to be open either--that is not essential. Many of us cannot do what we love to do so the golfers should not be golfing either. Get a little putting range at your home and practice there.

I no biblical scholar but I’m pretty confident Envy is one of the deadly sins.
Yep, there it is....

[ChicagoNative]

Can you provide the source of your statistics? I think they are optimistic but appear to be dangerously misleading

I admit I’m an optimist, but I deal in facts over feelings.

Lots of info to slice, dice, and parse here:

COVID-19 Map - Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html)

And here:

Coronavirus Update (Live): 1,846,833 Cases and 113,883 Deaths from COVID-19 Virus Pandemic - Worldometer (https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/)

Keep in mind that we’re trying to solve for x with missing variables. It’s suspected that there are way more infections that are going unreported because people self resolve without hospitalization. That would bring the mortality rate down even more.

So, yes, it’s a fact that this is deadly serious for some. My feeling is when the world debriefs on this over the coming months, I think it’s going to look like one of the biggest cases of the tail wagging the dog in human history.