WASHINGTON POST: A preview from Georgia about how America might reemerge from the coronavirus

[Columbus1984]

Originally Posted by markjames68

That’s nice. And the article is 5 days old.

How about using the AJC site that’s updated in real time?

https://www.ajc.com/news/coronavirus...BSVSNQDDAuZxH/

Definitely a downward trajectory. Good to see.

[markjames68]

Originally Posted by Columbus1984

Definitely a downward trajectory. Good to see.

I’m cautiously optimistic given the delay between infection, symptoms and testing. I’d like to see another few weeks to feel better about this - like until the June 12th date that Kemp has specified for shelter in place for the medically fragile. I don’t plan on eating in a restaurant until at least then.

[toll_booth]

Originally Posted by Radical_Thinker

I don't know why it's so wrong to think things are getting back to normal.

Because they aren't. And all these crowds are going to reignite more cases, like they are in Texas.

Nobody I know has gotten sick from this,

Just because you don't know anyone who has a disease, that means that disease doesn't exist?

and if there have been zero cases traced back to Your Dekalb International Market, it can't be that bad.

Outcome bias.

I'm terrified at the idea of masks being required to go anywhere outside. They should be a choice, always. My right to breathe freely and avoid crippling panic attacks trumps your right not to be afraid.

Wait a minute. In one sentence, you admit to being afraid. Two sentences later, you condemn those who are afraid. So which is it? Do people have the right to be afraid or not?

This is why I'm blessed to live in a "free" state which seeks to preserve my basic freedoms.

My right to stay alive exceeds your right to do whatever you want. For example, the government lets you drive, but there are rules on how you can drive. You can't legally drive drunk, drive over 100 mph, and so forth. Your freedom ends where my face begins.

[toll_booth]

Originally Posted by citidata18

So much for those reports regarding a downward trend...

https://twitter.com/ajc/status/12620...12536968396801

I have a lot of concerns with the GA Dept. of Public Health's coronavirus data reporting.

https://www.ajc.com/news/state--regi...9XEF8vO11NVGO/

[citidata18]

Originally Posted by markjames68

That’s nice.

There nothing "nice" about a government that provides false information.

[markjames68]

Originally Posted by citidata18

There nothing "nice" about a government that provides false information.

Instead of jumping up and down with glee and saying “gotcha” every day against Kemp why not stay home, chill out, and wait another week or 2? The numbers will either be higher, stable or lower. If they spike up feel free to return and crow about it.

There are enough people perusing the numbers to ensure their accuracy going forward.

[citidata18]

Originally Posted by markjames68

Instead of jumping up and down with glee and saying “gotcha” every day against Kemp...

I have no idea what you're talking about.

I'm merely sharing information related to COVID-19 reporting in Georgia.

[AnsleyPark]

Originally Posted by Radical_Thinker

I'm terrified at the idea of masks being required to go anywhere outside. They should be a choice, always. My right to breathe freely and avoid crippling panic attacks trumps your right not to be afraid. This is why I'm blessed to live in a "free" state which seeks to preserve my basic freedoms.

Your right to be selfish ends where my right to be well begins. Your panic attack has no bearing.

[DreamerD]

Originally Posted by citidata18

I have no idea what you're talking about.

I'm merely sharing information related to COVID-19 reporting in Georgia.

Thank you for posting. I hadn't known.