I'm going a little stir crazy. I want a doughnut, I'll likely do some baking, thinking I might make pudding from scratch. Exchanging funny things with my siblings in our Facebook Messenger group chat.
I'm was really hoping for something different today, and a friend called, he was going stir crazy, and after a wellness-check to make certain that nobody over here was sick, he came by to eat Peanut butter cookies and watch TV in a different setting, it was a nice break. That is a note for people on lockdown, call ahead, and you can still have a little in-person time with friends and close family, its just a matter of keeping that little bit of separation.
We are trying really hard to obey the rules, and while we may be homebodies, we come from the generation that would get together and do lame things a couple times a week.
We figured out a game plan to be able to play with each other via Roll20 and Discord online services and hashed out the mechanics and logistics of budgeting that time together.
I feel that it's important to talk about this, as the Virus continues to force restrictions on the public it is facing all kinds of opposition, Gatherings of more than 10 people have been banned, which infringes on the First Amendment's "Freedom of Assembly" it also hems in religious activities, and there is a lot of outcry accusing the Press of being inflammatory. Some states are pushing legislation that places unnecessary restrictions on Fire Arms retailers and purchases, all across the country Trial by Jury has been suspended. One by one this illness is devouring our Constitutionally guaranteed rights.
Which brings us to the conspiracy theories, which for the uninitiated are like Hollywood Fan Theories except they are for the people who follow national and international affairs or politics. My Dad left the Air Force with a really bad taste in his mouth following Vietnam and can be classified as a bit of a nut, my mother developed a distrust for the establishment as she got older and had a bunch of theories regarding the ACA and Vaccination protocols. I'll explain why and how in a moment.
We are being told that the Virus originated in Bats, a man ate a partially uncooked Bat and COVID-19 appeared. What we know is that Wuhan China houses a biological laboratory, not unlike our CDC. While we are not at war with China, recent trade Tariffs have had many of our businesses withdrawing from China, The Communist Regime sympathetic with North Korea, a nation that we have had continually heightened tensions since the change from Kim Jong-Il to Kim Jong-Un; and the development of their nuclear program. Biological Warfare is used to destabilize an area or organization, the economic effect of the Virus alone is curious, but the social impact is just plain interesting.
As a result of the theories described above many deny the validity of the Virus, and are refusing to Quarantine after exposure. Those of my generation, remember the maps and bubble charts from sex-Ed that illustrated the movement of AIDS and other STDs. Though I don't think the current generation had that same education.
Now the Novel Corona Virus effects much the same, only it takes a lot less to be passed on:
So why are we taking unnecessary risks? Even if the nuts are right, the virus is still real, why are people refusing the Quarantine? This isn't the first time, and I doubt it will be the only.
The Virus you ask? Funny you should say. It appears that Virginia has extended its stay at home order through June 10th. And I suspect that it will be a domino effect, no state wants to take it less seriously than any other, and given that my Governor, Whitmer, does not have a great relationship with President Trump? I think my Lockdown will be a little longer.
Texas and Florida have initiated a Travel Ban involving Lousiana. While Trump is advising the Governors of NY, NJ, and CT to implement a Travel Ban of their own.
Real Talk people. As funny as the extreme reactions to this Virus may be, and many of us cope with stress by finding a way to make light of it. As shown by the numbers I shared a few days ago. COVID-19 is a very serious issue, socially, economically, as well as a threat to the health and well being of 7.8 Billion people. 7,800,000,000. Aside from the illness, there are some individuals that are blaming anyone ethnically Chinese for spreading the illness which has resulted in assaults on individuals with Asian ancestry.
Beyond simple boycotts on Asian Markets or Chinese-American small businesses, there have been physical assaults.
Just another day in lockdown!
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