[Velvet]

In the future science will let men give birth so that we females can take a break from all these things. Let the guys deal with their own body and see what they’ll say then.

[Mikenbats66]

Very low mortality rates
Very low infection rates
Not a death certainty
If you feel you are in danger , then stay home
Don't try to restrict everyone else's personal freedoms

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Advogado

Sumter County is home to the world's largest retirement community. Because of its elderly population, Sumter County is undoubtedly the Florida county that is most vulnerable with respect to the new wave of the COVID-19 virus. Fortunately, most residents are following the advice of the experts and wearing a mask in public places. Unfortunately, however, there are still a number of residents who are not-- either because of ignorance or selfishness or both. These people are endangering not only themselves (which, frankly, doesn't particularly bother me), but they are endangering everybody else as well (which does bother me).

In Sumter County, we recently elected a new slate of County Commissioners-- the EMS team of Estep, Miller, and Search. They have pledged to represent the residents, and not special interests. I personally know all three of the team members, and I did what I could to help them get elected. They are good guys-- smart, honest, intelligent, and experienced.

Here is hoping that the EMS team, who now constitute a majority of the Commissioners, will have both the foresight and the political courage to confront the COVID-19 crisis by following the lead of a number of other Florida counties and enacting an ordinance mandating a mask for anyone in a public building or at a public gathering. Who knows, maybe the other two Commissioners, who are generally described as “the Developer's puppets”, would support such an ordinance. After all, if The Villages becomes a COVID hotspot, it will put a crimp in the Developer's sale of new houses.

Many Florida counties and municipalities have enacted mask mandates. However, any ordinance adopted in Sumter County will have to be carefully drafted in light of Governor DeSantis's inane order suspending “collection of fines and penalties associated with COVID-19 enforced upon individuals.” Note that enforcement against businesses is not suspended; so businesses that don't require masks could be fined. Likewise, the enactment of mandatory-mask ordinances is not banned; so Sumter County could enact a mandate, with the fines and penalties “suspended”. That is, there are ways to attack the problem despite the DeSantis order.

In summary: COVID19 is the most serious problem facing Sumter County today. Let us hope that our Commissioners save lives by enacting an appropriate face-mask ordinance-- before it is too late!

A wonderfully well-written thread. Kudos! I would prefer a mask mandate in ALL The Villages. But, probably Sumter County would be the only one EVEN possible? It would also be nice if the Florida voters got rid of DeSantis. This whole anti-mask thing may be looked back on by History as an aberration from US sanity and love of science. Good luck and keep up the good fight!

[NJRICHARD]

They don't cover their nose because they can not get enough AIR....

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Gulfcoast

I don't see all of Sumter county going for mandates but I could see how there might be demand for a new contained "social distancing" village with strict rules on masks, 14 day in house quarantines for guests and after residents return from travel, stepped up sanitizing procedures, enhanced store/restaurant/pharmacy delivery options. There seems to be a market for this sort of lifestyle and the developers should take advantage of the demand.

Everything has changed because of CV. This period in History will be marked as; "before CV and after CV".

[Advogado]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

A wonderfully well-written thread. Kudos! I would prefer a mask mandate in ALL The Villages. But, probably Sumter County would be the only one EVEN possible? It would also be nice if the Florida voters got rid of DeSantis. This whole anti-mask thing may be looked back on by History as an aberration from US sanity and love of science. Good luck and keep up the good fight!

Thank you.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Brownmoose13

I have no problem with wearing a mask in public places but I am tired of hearing from all the "experts", none of which have any answers. Last time I looked there were about 10 "experts" for every person that has died.
I looked at the numbers for yesterday and there were 12 cases of Covid in Sumter County.

What about a RECORD of 160,000 cases per day for the whole US? Why would TV Land be any different?

[RedChariot]

Originally Posted by Byte1

You have that option. Just purchase the business and make the changes. Why do you feel you have the right to demand they conform to your wishes? You have the option of not frequenting their establishment. They have to stay in business or go bankrupt.

My options were taken away when DeSantis opened to Phase 3 100% capacity. The restaurants here in The Villages are filling all the tables at dinner. I want to support our local restaurants, but not by putting myself at risk.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

everything has changed because of cv. This period in history will be marked as; "before cv and after cv".

bc, ac?

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Brownmoose13

So please tell me which expert you listen/refer to and please do not mention Fauci as he has been a pinball on the issue.
As far as 89 deaths (which are too many) that is about 1 death every 3 days, probably behind cancer, heart attacks, etc.
When one of your "experts" has a definitive answer I will then listen as it seems not one of the 217 countries affected has any answers either. Until then I am trying not to live my life in fear or by numbers since it is later than I think

Compare US CV statistics with Australia as a learning experience!

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Everything has changed because of CV. This period in History will be marked as; "before CV and after CV".

Doubtful.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Compare US CV statistics with Australia as a learning experience!

Not a valid comparison.

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Everything has changed because of CV. This period in History will be marked as; "before CV and after CV".

Only to the weak and hysterical types.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by mrrmauu

Mask mandates may help but I propose everyone be forced to wear a Level 1 Haz-mat suit outside of their homes. If we were really serious about this we wouldn’t waste time just wearing masks when there is a far safer alternative available. If anyone disagrees with me they must be ignorant because “the science” proves that a Level 1 Haz-mat suit is the best protection available!

If those suits were inexpensive and readily available, I would wear one outside in public. The Police should give you a "REWARD" gift card for wearing them.

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by Velvet

In the future science will let men give birth so that we females can take a break from all these things. Let the guys deal with their own body and see what they’ll say then.

Perhaps society will allow one to "choose" to be male if female or female if male, or black if white. But, choosing to be a female does not make one a female and able to do what they are biologically able to do. One must realize that when stuck home watching TV, that SyFy is just fiction.