[LSTOWELL]

It's all about "mememe"

[Dana1963]

We are not supporting resturaunts for a while its not up to me to support them what are we getting in return a complimentary drink I bet not.

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!

[Guitarman1951]

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!

I'm an out of work musician due to the virus so I'm more than ready to get back to playing even if in special mitigating circumstances.

[Pinball wizard]

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.

Or maybe the policy makers move all of us in the wrong direction.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by big guy

I may be wrong but The Villages is not an incorporated city. We are owned by the developers as are the businesses. We knew that when we bought, we chose to buy anyway. Australia's population is almost the same as Florida. In May Australia has lost 9 people. Florida has lost 608. Australia's total death count is 98, Florida's is 1876. Something is wrong here and it's not social distancing.

Australia closed its borders to all but returning citizens, and went into lockdown PDQ. after first case found, and WHO declared a pandemic.

Australia has a land mass of nearly 3 million sq. miles.
About 2 people per sq. mile.

Florida's land mass is just under 66 thousand sq. miles.
About 400 people per sq mile.

Now that is social distancing!!

[CarolSells]

Originally Posted by Pinball wizard

Or maybe the policy makers move all of us in the wrong direction.

What amazes me the most about all of this mess is that some people are so rigid in their thoughts and opinions that they absolutely REFUSE to even look at the possibility that the “talking heads” (well, actually, cleavage and small suits holding iPads) are pushing an agenda.

We’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto.

My younger son’s girlfriend is an ICU nurse in Chicago. Thankfully she has seen nothing like the media would have us believe is going on there.

Colorado reduced their COVID-19 numbers down by 25% recently.

I posted earlier on this forum for people to cite cases of actual people here in The Villages who they know have died from the virus that was passed from scofflaws out and about. Response? Crickets! ( I believe, unfortunately, that we know for sure of two people here who have passed and tested positive for the virus ).

Don’t make this political; you know what happens when you “ass-u-me.

Rant over.

[jacksonbrown]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

You can be asymptomatic for up to 14 days.

Which means that on the Saturday after your Friday Beatlemaniacs performance, every member of your driveway group can spread the virus?

Might you be more understanding of others who want to congregate.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

Come sneeze in my face and you will get an example of my rights.

I haven't read any post that says they are going to sneeze in someone's face. One thing I learned in my 20 years in the Army is that no matter how bad you think you are there is someone who is even badder.

[Sherry8bal]

You're right Leadbone1 - The Villages is FULL of these people who are probably just as guilty of everything themselves but they think it's their job to report anyone who might be doing something they aren't supposed to. The Governor DID relax the regs a bit so you were not doing anything wrong. I also feel The Villages has NO POWER at all to override what the State or Federal Government says. They are not a city power or anything.

[Henryfrakl]

By this standard they should shut off the piped in music to squares because it will attract crowds.

[RonI46]

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!

Well businesses DO rent the space the building is on so I guess the land owner can set rules.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by kanoa1kale2

It seems there were a few individuals that remember we are a free people and make our own decisions. Don't forget, Stalin in Russia was a policy maker and also had neighbors spying on neighbors. Don't be like that and we should never accept that here. Stalin killed 9 million people with his policies!

From the documentaries I've watched and books I've read, Stalin is credited with the deaths of over 20 million people. He was a vile and evil person.

[roscoguy]

Originally Posted by oneclickplus

The PRIMARY focus of the US Constitution is INDIVIDUAL rights; not collective authority. The Constitution exists to protect the INDIVIDUAL from the whims of the masses.

I'm not a Constitutional scholar, but it looks to me like the Articles of the Constitution basically establish the government itself. Then, the first 10 Amendments, aka The Bill of Rights, set some limits on the government & spell out some rights of the people and certain limits upon the government. After that are 17 more amendments, few of which actually have anything at all to do with individuals.

Originally Posted by oneclickplus

Tired of the ignorance so many display.

I'm definitely with you on this point though...

[Number 10 GI]

First off I wear a mask when I go out. If you are so concerned about being infected with the virus why are you leaving your house??? Yes the people who allegedly were violating "social distance" could become infected and if they do how are they going to infect you if you stay in your home? As a number of posters have stated they have their groceries delivered so they can stay safe at home. Why can't you do that? Even if everyone wore a mask when they are our and about you will still run the risk of infection. If you stay at home you have almost a zero change of becoming infected no matter how many people don't wear a mask.

[GPGuar]

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.

Because the policy makers can’t agree on anything!! We are not sheep! Wear a mask, don’t wear a mask... go into a store or don’t go in. You’re choice, there are no laws forcing masks be worn or socially distancing... they are guidelines as far as l know.