[kanoa1kale2]

Originally Posted by JoMar

The Constitution gives you the right to assemble, the State and local government has the right to control that you do it safely. Please don't omit stuff just to make your point.

Wrong - The constitution supersedes state and local. You will see more protests the longer this goes on with court action following. In response to the op, just keep on driving.

[Jtcoggin@bellsouth.net]

200 people??? I estimate it more like 50-60 but still too close.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

They are in the fresh air, have a great attitude, and are having a good time. If you don’t want to join them don’t. It their right given by the constitution to chose to join in, just as it is your right to stay away.

Better described as "Head in Sand Attitude" (polite version)

[Skunky1]

Lead, follow or get out of the way. Let the natural selection begin.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by BobnBev

Drove past RJ Gators (LSL) last night....about 200 people crowded together blocking the sidewalk, drinking and dancing. Guess they are immune from the virus.

Alcohol is a great sanitizer.

[kanoa1kale2]

Originally Posted by melcirullo@sbcglobal.net

Really, NOT AT THESE TIMES, You must have been 1 of them.
Or maybe you haven't been reading of listening to the news the last 3-4 Months or all of the press conferences The Prez. and the Gov. have been doing!!

Cuomo: Most new NY coronavirus hospitalizations are from people who stayed home

So much for that!! Keep in mind, we are NOT New York. The leadership and environment are totally different!

[Fred2016]

They have the right to remain stupid.

[davem4616]

The folks that are gathering and going into the restaurants are the early adapters...they're testing the water for the rest of us
(and helping these local businesses get back up on their feet)...

I read recently that going grocery shopping isn't as much of a risk because you're in and out (unless you get caught up waiting in the zucchini line)...however indoor events and restaurants present a greater risk because you're there for a longer period of time
...not sure if that's true, but it made sense to me on the surface

Hopefully these early adapters don't end up like the soldiers that were in the first few waves of landing craft that hit Omaha, and other Normandy Beaches back in the day....

[Holpat39]

If you can find it read Section 98 of the Constitution which disputes that state and local governments can restrict peaceful assembly.

[mlmarr1]

and so you can mind your own business.. friends maybe .. 6ft rule for strangers.. now off to your next issue in life..

[ts12755]

From what I've seen in the Villages, the obese, unhealthy, and nursing home residents are in lock down. They are the ones that need a quarantine. Those gathering are younger, healthier, active with a strong immune system. They are in the group of no symptoms from Covid19. If they get it, they then get immunity.

[NotGolfer]

Kevin James the actor has a 2 minute clip on YouTube about this very thing.

[Keninches]

It will be interesting to see what happens in 2 weeks after all this togetherness. Hope it is not a bad thing.

[Leadbone1]

Originally Posted by BobnBev

Drove past RJ Gators (LSL) last night....about 200 people crowded together blocking the sidewalk, drinking and dancing. Guess they are immune from the virus.

I was one of the people there having a good time. This may come as a shock to you, but we as Americans are free to do what we want to do. Many of us now know that this whole thing has been totally overblown. You cannot hide from viruses! You’re either going to get it or you’re not. You can’t stay in the house forever. You can’t wear a mask forever. And you can’t stay 6 feet away from everyone forever. If you choose to remain afraid then stay home. That’s your right.

[chrisad50]

I think history will judge Sweden as having the best approach. Their only goof-up was not doing something about the nursing homes. That's where most of their deaths have occurred.
But they haven't destroyed their economy and quality of life.
After we reopen, I think you'll see a resurgence of the virus and the number of deaths will pan out to be the same rate overall.
The only difference will be that we made ourselves miserable and destroyed our livelihoods in the misguided attempt to outsmart Mother Nature.