You can't eat with a mask. Table service in a restaurant means eating. Somebody will try to reopen a restaurant. (independence, economic)

[eastriver]

Will try to reopen in the right way, in a socially responsible way. Wary of reopening shaming. Preserving the brand. Insuring against risk.

All kinds of nuances the left hasn't thought of yet.

Hope the costs aren't passed along to you.

[atltechdude]

Are you saying masks are only going to be worn by leftists?

[eastriver]

Originally Posted by atltechdude

Are you saying masks are only going to be worn by leftists?

They're the ones holding hostages. They're the ones imposing economic sanctions.

[eddie gein]

Originally Posted by eastriver

They're the ones holding hostages. They're the ones imposing economic sanctions.

Lets see. "Rightists" hold the presidency, the senate, the SCOTUS, and a slight majority of governorships.

So exactly how are the "leftists" uniformly driving policy on this issue?

[eastriver]

Originally Posted by eddie gein

Lets see. "Rightists" hold the presidency, the senate, the SCOTUS, and a slight majority of governorships.

So exactly how are the "leftists" uniformly driving policy on this issue?

You all have said it: governors and local officials calling the plays.

The ones that don't fall in line are insulted with withering, relentless catcalls, harangued, pestered.

Don't pretend that Democratic mayors and governors haven't been leading that charge. Your whole reading audience knows otherwise.

[justus978]

...boy, i don't know about you folks but i sure hope all this 'mask wearing', social distancing' and 'stay at home orders' are all over with by the fourth of july so we can all get together and celebrate our freedom and independence...

[subaru5555]

Originally Posted by eastriver

You all have said it: governors and local officials calling the plays.

The ones that don't fall in line are insulted with withering, relentless catcalls, harangued, pestered.

Don't pretend that Democratic mayors and governors haven't been leading that charge. Your whole reading audience knows otherwise.

So basically it’s communist Russia; you’d know.

[jetgraphics]

Make meat smoothies and use a straw... There, problem solved.

[jamies]

I am considering opening a "social friendly" semi-take out restaurant. The cook area will be visible behind glass so customers are assured of cleanliness and can verify themselves. The cooks will wear hair covers, masks, gloves and replaceable smocks. The cashier, order area will have glass and of course all employees would wear masks, and gloves as appropriate (new set per customer, etc.) And as rapid tests become available employees would be tested daily, and posted for customer assurance.

We'd have an outdoor area where we will put a shade awning and spaced tables with fire heaters in winter and swamp coolers in summer. Everything will be continuiously sanitized. I think people will come and could eat in safety. Heck I doubt you'd even catch a common cold.

Now all I gotta do is learn to cook...

[No_Recess]

Originally Posted by eastriver

You all have said it: governors and local officials calling the plays.

The ones that don't fall in line are insulted with withering, relentless catcalls, harangued, pestered.

Don't pretend that Democratic mayors and governors haven't been leading that charge. Your whole reading audience knows otherwise.

Ohio, with GOP governor Mike DeWine, was consistently the earliest and firmest in instituting bans/alterations during this pandemic.