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lower than in Florida? Personally, I blame stupid restrictions. Anecdotally, I know several families who gathered indoors with friends because their previous p

• foogazi 6y ago
  > Anecdotally, I know several families who gathered indoors with friends No one is forced to gather indoors though. People chose to do it. Given the option they would have dined indoors too, gone to church, concerts, etc
• rualca 6y ago
  > Anecdotally, I know several families who gathered indoors with friends (...) Why? I mean, they certainly were aware that there's an epidemic ravaging the world which spreads like wildfire by gathering indoors. Why should they try to pin the blame on a government official when this mess is self-inflicted and due to intentionally ignoring, either completely or selectively, basic safety guidelines.
  • danans 6y ago
    Maybe their convenience matters more to them than others' lives at the moment ... until such a time that it's their lives on the line, at which point they will probably demand that the healthcare system spare no expense to save them.
• danans 6y ago
  > lower than in Florida? It's not a straight comparison. Population density is higher in California, for one thing. > Anecdotally, I know several families who gathered indoors with friends because their previous plans ... were all banned I think you are reinforcing my point, which is that many people are choosing to violate public health protocols, so not surprising if case rates rise.