[Jazzman]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

This is why we have policy makers making the decisions. Left up to the individual, we could easily move in the wrong direction.

I don't get why some don't get that.

Hopefully your message was meant to be sarcasm.

[Nell57]

They are probably the landlords.

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Is it possible that they consider it a bar? The Governor's order does not allow bars to be open.

It’s not a bar TV don’t allow bars on their Property......must be a restaurant with a bar

[rrlavigne]

Originally Posted by Joe C.

This nation was founded on INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS.
'Nuff said".

Really? Then why can't we legally decide to use recreational drugs if we want? Why can't we legally go to a prostitute? Those are just two examples of activities that effect nobody but ourselves, but society has decided we could be arrested and even jailed if we engage in them. Burns my butt when people talk about individual rights, our "liberty" or our "freedom" when they really mean you have the right to do what you want as long as you follow the rules that "I agree with." The fact is, if you have the virus you can spread it. It's NOT about your individual rights, it's about how you may impact others. I want to get out, socialize and have fun just like you, but until there's a cure or vaccine we need to do it responsibly. Is that too much to ask?

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by Leadbone1

Here’s a shout out to you pathetic paranoid busy bodies that can’t stand to see other people having a good time.
Earlier this week went down to Sumter landing to spend some time by the lake and saw that Gator’s had live music going. Moved my chair over there and had a nice time listening to the music and watching some folks even dance. All the tables were at least 6 feet apart, and folding chairs were scattered throughout but with nobody sitting really that close to each other. No one forced us to go there. We’re adults and we did it of our own free will. Went down Friday evening thinking I would put my chair out and listen to more music and enjoy the sunshine only to find out that The aforementioned busy bodies had reported Gator’s to the villages Subsequently the villages told them they could not do the outside music at this point in time? I don’t know by what authority The Villages can tell a private business what they can or can’t do. Outside drinking and dining has been okayed by the governor, I don’t remember there being a part of that order that said you can’t have live music while people are enjoying themselves? Can’t wait for some of the paranoid replies I’m going to get to this post!!! Bring it on!

My concern is for Gators employees not the customer that can’t follow simple rules. The customers lack of concern at the young folks trying to make a living and having to deal with customers not giving a crap about keeping them safe...has to be stressful to them. So if the so call Grown-ups would quit being so selfish and started following the rules we could keep employees safe and we could open up faster.

[karostay]

Originally Posted by Leadbone1

Here’s a shout out to you pathetic paranoid busy bodies that can’t stand to see other people having a good time.
Earlier this week went down to Sumter landing to spend some time by the lake and saw that Gator’s had live music going. Moved my chair over there and had a nice time listening to the music and watching some folks even dance. All the tables were at least 6 feet apart, and folding chairs were scattered throughout but with nobody sitting really that close to each other. No one forced us to go there. We’re adults and we did it of our own free will. Went down Friday evening thinking I would put my chair out and listen to more music and enjoy the sunshine only to find out that The aforementioned busy bodies had reported Gator’s to the villages Subsequently the villages told them they could not do the outside music at this point in time? I don’t know by what authority The Villages can tell a private business what they can or can’t do. Outside drinking and dining has been okayed by the governor, I don’t remember there being a part of that order that said you can’t have live music while people are enjoying themselves? Can’t wait for some of the paranoid replies I’m going to get to this post!!! Bring it on!

Sad part is it's the Give an inch take a mile attitude around here
Now there's consequences no one can enjoy

Reap what we sew no one to blame but each other

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by Leadbone1

Here’s a shout out to you pathetic paranoid busy bodies that can’t stand to see other people having a good time.
Earlier this week went down to Sumter landing to spend some time by the lake and saw that Gator’s had live music going. Moved my chair over there and had a nice time listening to the music and watching some folks even dance. All the tables were at least 6 feet apart, and folding chairs were scattered throughout but with nobody sitting really that close to each other. No one forced us to go there. We’re adults and we did it of our own free will. Went down Friday evening thinking I would put my chair out and listen to more music and enjoy the sunshine only to find out that The aforementioned busy bodies had reported Gator’s to the villages Subsequently the villages told them they could not do the outside music at this point in time? I don’t know by what authority The Villages can tell a private business what they can or can’t do. Outside drinking and dining has been okayed by the governor, I don’t remember there being a part of that order that said you can’t have live music while people are enjoying themselves? Can’t wait for some of the paranoid replies I’m going to get to this post!!! Bring it on!

Simple......the Villages owns that property!

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by Leadbone1

Even if that were the true, we’re adults and we can make decisions about where we wanna be and how close we want to sit to other people. Social distancing is a recommendation, it is not a law. It’s not up to someone else to decide for us what we should be doing? I don’t understand why more people don’t get that?

...with no consideration for others? Selfish.

[Bill1701]

Originally Posted by Singerlady

...with no consideration for others? Selfish.

Seems like you're the selfish one.

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by Bill1701

Seems like you're the selfish one.

No, I’m not the selfish one. How can I be? I’m following social distancing, wearing masks, keeping at least 6 feet from others to PROTECT YOU in case I have the virus. Stay away from me....

[Heyitsrick]

Originally Posted by Meboko

The Constitution defines the power of each Branch of Government to prevent one from becoming too powerful. The Founders had just fought a war to get away from a King and did not want another one.

You may want to read The Bill of Rights - the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. It's all about individual rights, vs. the power of government.

[diva1]

Anyone who thinks, and says here, 'nothing they have told us is reliable' is unable to accept that there is a danger to this pandemic and is just a myna bird for a certain political type.

[Heyitsrick]

I've read several instances of people here making their argument by citing "laws" as examples of where personal rights end. Any legislative body can create laws. But laws need to pass the constitutionality test, if challenged. Just because something is a law doesn't necessarily make it lawful. We see evidence of laws being overturned on challenge quite frequently.

[Aloha1]

@alfredpopcorn: In re reading your post, I think you were actually saying we should consider ourselves lucky to have DeSantis as Governor instead of Cuomo. That I agree with and if that is what you meant, I retract my previous response.

[tomwalla]

Originally Posted by Leadbone1

Even if that were the true, we’re adults and we can make decisions about where we wanna be and how close we want to sit to other people. Social distancing is a recommendation, it is not a law. It’s not up to someone else to decide for us what we should be doing? I don’t understand why more people don’t get that?

Most people would rather be sheep than shepherds.