[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by LiverpoolWalrus

The Florida strategy appears to be herd immunity. A White House official said a couple of weeks ago “we can’t control the virus” and Florida powers-that-be might feel the same way. Just my take.

Herd Immunity does NOT work and it will play into the hands of our enemies like Russia. The US has been making such bad decisions in the last recent years, that China will become the #1 economic world power. It is especially sad because we could have controlled CV nationally with simple, intelligent early actions. Spitting out words like HOAX at a virus and doing nothing will live on in History as a textbook example of bad leadership. Locally here in TV Land we are ALL guilty of NOT reacting to reality. Look to Australia, New Zealand, Germany, and other countries for the solutions that worked for them - try to learn from our mistakes. .......And in order to pre-butt the fool that always tells me," you can't compare the US to other countries"......I would tell them......Yes, it is a bad comparison because those countries are successful and we are currently on the trash heap in COMPLETE disarray!

[FromNY]

Originally Posted by acornhome

Because when you are done drinking and dancing you go to Publix, the dr’s office, or the gas station where you run into people who have been “cowering in their homes” because of compromised health issues or age but still need food, gas and to get to the drs office. That’s why.

If you have no regard for others that is fine. Just remember when you get sick the people who work in health care are risking their lives to save yours.
Wear the darn mask😷.Wash your hands and go on your self centered selfish way. Every person is accountable and responsible for SELF. Oh and if your grandchildren get sick or get you sick that's fine. As long as it is not a serious occurrence. And pray no long term results. Yes live love dance drink play. Just be aware you are human and the drugs given to high powerful people are not available to you ...yet.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by jksturgeon

It is not the responsibility of The Villages to protect you. if you feel unsafe going to the squares, don't go.
You must take personal responsibility to protect yourself as you see fit.

I won't go to the squares until I'm vaccinated. However, in the mean time, I still want to go out to eat in restaurants. The virus is going to be rampant in the next month or two, much worse than it is now, with the squares being open for business as usual.

Me not going to the squares does not help me when I want to go out to dinner in a restaurant. As it is, now that restaurants can open to full capacity, there is no more distancing like it was with 50% capacity. I truly believe, Florida is opening up too quickly. I wish we could all just wait the few more months it is going to be before the vaccine will be available to everyone.

Vaccine? Sign me up! I want to get back to a normal life.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by jack.hunter00@yahoo.com

They want everything to look normal so that snowbirds will come back and purchase new property which they have stock piled.
There is no concern about the population already here.

Very unfortunate

Watch carefully at the homes sold here...every day. EVERY DAY. The housing market is booming here as it is most every where in the U.S.

We can't control the virus. We can control ourselves. The Villages is not our mother.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Cheapbas

I believe the context was “won’t” control the virus, although your quote above is accurate.

I totally agree with this. We, as Americans, most certainly are able to control the virus if only we all would follow the guidelines. It is so unfortunate that many people are not on board with slowing the spread of the virus. We will never be able to accomplish what needs to be done by the attitudes of too many Americans.

[Byte1]

Oh dear, the sky is falling. Repent, for the end is nigh.
No one is going to get sick because someone is not wearing a mask. You wear the mask and you can feel protected, period. Get over thinking that you are so important that you can disrupt everyone else's lives.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Scott O

Can the TOTV just have a CCP aka Covid ban like politics? This is just beyond ridiculous...we have been on this hamster wheel of discussion for months now and it’s NEVER going to change...are people’s lives so boring that this is the only thought or discussion they can fixate on? Yesterday we had a nut job talking about shooting people who walked to close to him on a thread, I found this just unbelievable that his posts were not removed...yet I’ve had some pretty benign comments removed on this forum...the censorship here needs to take a look at their guidelines and find some consistency....

As long as Covid is a threat to humanity and life as we knew it pre-pandemic, there will be discussion. Click or don't click on the thread. That is totally your decision.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by banjobob

I agree with your comment , those with their hair on fire about Covid should do everything possible to protect themselves. I am in good health, thank God and am going to enjoy life.

Did you hear about the 22 year old healthy as an ox young man who just died of Covid? What a shame. Good looking young guy shot down as his life was just beginning. Don't think that can't happen to any one of us. You say you are "healthy". Uh.....that doesn't help you sometimes.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by acornhome

Because when you are done drinking and dancing you go to Publix, the dr’s office, or the gas station where you run into people who have been “cowering in their homes” because of compromised health issues or age but still need food, gas and to get to the drs office. That’s why.

Those folks who keep saying "stay home", just do not get it. They do not understand how this virus is spread.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by 8notes

Amen. Unfortunately the selfish and entitled won't understand this.

I honestly think they are clueless. Sad.

[kenoc7]

Originally Posted by jksturgeon

It is not the responsibility of The Villages to protect you. if you feel unsafe going to the squares, don't go.
You must take personal responsibility to protect yourself as you see fit.

That issuch a narrow view. It is the first responsibility of government to keep its citizens safe and it is also the responsibility of businesses. And quite apart from that it is completely clear that in the USA relying on personal responsibility simply doesn't work!

[Andyb]

I suggest for your safety that you move to a remote area and stay indoors. Your welcome.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Those folks who keep saying "stay home", just do not get it. They do not understand how this virus is spread.

Okay, stay home and don't invite people over. If it can be spread to you without you coming into contact with anyone then forcing others to wear a mask isn't going to help.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by oneclickplus

Not a COVID denier - rather a COVID realist. We all need to be exposed for herd immunity to take effect. Be a patriot and take off your mask. Shakes hands with a stranger. Go to the town square events and mingle mingle mingle. We need to see 1,000,000 ... 2,000,000 ... 5,000,000 new cases (positivity tests - not deaths) every day. Lets "git'er done".

This is NOT sarcasm.

This MUST be sarcasm. You are asking for millions of Americans to die for us to reach natural herd immunity. That is absolutely ludicrous!!!! Be patient. The vaccine is becoming a reality for everyone. The vaccine will provide herd immunity but will provide it SAFELY.

Just a few more months to go until we can see that light at the end of the tunnel. Natural herd immunity is NOT the way to go. Those of you who have been doing your best to slow the spread of the virus, please keep it up.

Vaccine? Sign me up!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Johnsocat

Recovery rate is 99+%. You got the same chances of getting pregnant with a condom. I think I'll take my chances and begin living life again. If course I'll wear mask if I cant distance myself.

Now THAT is a great attitude. I'm also living life as best as I can now but I always wear a mask when in public indoors. I do not wear a mask outdoors unless I can keep my distance from others. So......the squares are out until I'm vaccinated. I can wait it out. At least I will be able to enjoy myself as best I can in the meantime.

Vaccine? Sign me up!!!