topic Re: Last Call in Community Chat

Disgusted

Mindy D — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:21:27 GMT

I can't believe the authorities in

Pinellas County and Clearwater Beach allowed huge gatherings of spring breakers all over the beaches there. Throngs of people in close proximity. Beaches in S. FL and in many Florida counties are closed to help contain the virus. It's incomprehensible that a local government could be this lax when it comes to public health. This virus spreads exponentially. The only way to slow the exponential spread is through social distancing, home confinement and isolation of the infected once tested. What has happened there will create a multitude of cases, as these people return home and spread the virus. We are on the tipping point in terms of containment and this has probably pointed us in the wrong direction. Irresponsible, selfish, outrageous and disgusting.

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suzyQ3 — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:23:39 GMT

@Mindy D wrote:

I can't believe the authorities in
Pinellas County and Clearwater Beach allowed huge gatherings of spring breakers all over the beaches there. Throngs of people in close proximity. Beaches in S. FL and in many Florida counties are closed to help contain the virus. It's incomprehensible that a local government could be this lax when it comes to public health. This virus spreads exponentially. The only way to slow the exponential spread is through social distancing, home confinement and isolation of the infected once tested. What has happened there will create a multitude of cases, as these people return home and spread the virus. We are on the tipping point in terms of containment and this has probably pointed us in the wrong direction. Irresponsible, selfish, outrageous and disgusting.

You can't fix stupid. I was reading about the reaction to the Spanish flu when it hit California. There were people then who simply denied and wouldn't listen.

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Jinlei — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:25:14 GMT

Young people think that nothing can touch them. I hold parents responsible for letting these kids even go down there. For what? To get drunk and that is all.

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suzyQ3 — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:27:46 GMT

@Jinlei wrote:
Young people think that nothing can touch them. I hold parents responsible for letting these kids even go down there. For what? To get drunk and that is all.

@Jinlei, I think that they are a little past the age in which parents have that kind of control. They can advise and advise and advise again, but ultimately, other than pulling financial card, that's about it.

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Anonymous032819 — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:27:58 GMT

I can understand people getting cabin fever, especially when it's nice out, and humans are social creatures, but one has to think before doing.

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Jinlei — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:29:35 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
@Jinlei wrote:
Young people think that nothing can touch them. I hold parents responsible for letting these kids even go down there. For what? To get drunk and that is all.
@Jinlei, I think that they are a little past the age in which parents have that kind of control. They can advise and advise and advise again, but ultimately, other than pulling financial card, that's about it.

suzyQ3, I thought of that after I wrote that line. Most of these young people are in their early 20's. I guess not many would listen to their parents! Stay well everyone!

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Sooner — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:29:45 GMT

@Jinlei wrote:
Young people think that nothing can touch them. I hold parents responsible for letting these kids even go down there. For what? To get drunk and that is all.

@Jinlei Yes you can blame the authorities, but more than that the responsibility lies with the people who went there. How come Americans aren't responsible for anything any more?

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september — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:30:18 GMT

That is so wrong. Just about everything has been shut down in my New England state.

I also just got an alert from my former CA community, saying that a shelter in place order is now in effect. Many beach communities there, as well. At least they're taking this seriously

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wildcat fan — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:31:35 GMT

It's ridiculous. This week we have no school, yet there are large groups of kids (elementary & middle school age) walking together all over the neighborhood or playing close contact sports like football, basketball, and soccer. I can't believe the parents seemingly have no problems with that.

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CLHS68 — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:35:26 GMT

They can do it because no one will stop them. They said here if people don't listen the police won;t come. So people will do as they please. And these spring break kids are young & stupid.

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kaydee50 — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:45:51 GMT

My brother in law just returned from FL and a good friend spends the month of March there. Both said there are no restrictions and bars/restaurants are crowded. Both of them are in their 70s.

I also heard/read that the residents of The Villages in FL have no restrictions so it's not just "young" people who are congregating.

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Zhills — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:45:49 GMT

That all changed today!

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roeroe1005 — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:46:11 GMT

Earlier today I saw a group of young girls and their moms run into a local dance studio.

They can't be in school, so just crowd them into a dance studio!

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Mindy D — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:23:00 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
My brother in law just returned from FL and a good friend spends the month of March there. Both said there are no restrictions and bars/restaurants are crowded. Both of them are in their 70s.

I also heard/read that the residents of The Villages in FL have no restrictions so it's not just "young" people who are congregating.

As far as restrictions for bars and restaurants, this is only true in certain locations. There are plenty of uninformed and illogical older people too.

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happycat — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:27:50 GMT

@Mindy D wrote:

I can't believe the authorities in
Pinellas County and Clearwater Beach allowed huge gatherings of spring breakers all over the beaches there. Throngs of people in close proximity. Beaches in S. FL and in many Florida counties are closed to help contain the virus. It's incomprehensible that a local government could be this lax when it comes to public health. This virus spreads exponentially. The only way to slow the exponential spread is through social distancing, home confinement and isolation of the infected once tested. What has happened there will create a multitude of cases, as these people return home and spread the virus. We are on the tipping point in terms of containment and this has probably pointed us in the wrong direction. Irresponsible, selfish, outrageous and disgusting.

And these little geniuses are probably from all over the south and will bring it back with them when they come back home.

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spiderw — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:33:08 GMT

I am not surprised for reasons best left unsaid.

I will say when you are young, idealistic and think only older people catch diseases and pass, you are living in your own world. Perhaps those of us who are older did the same, but this is reality and everyone should be using their common sense and whatever brains they have to ensure their health and the health of others is protected as much as possible.

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MorningLover — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 02:29:23 GMT

At a Tuesday morning press conference, Florida Gov. DeSantis ordered all bars and nightclubs to close for 30 days starting at 5 p.m. today.

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Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:42:26 GMT

@Mindy D I saw that. When I posted it to my daughter (with 3 teenagers) she posted back...(paraphrasing), "Well maybe it's because 'adults' don't take seriously global warming like THEY should".

My daughter and I get along wonderfully unless it comes to politics or things generational.

She is always speaking for her teens and when I ask them about whatever she's said 9 times out of 10 they'll say, "Grandma, I never said that".

I'll say, "Do the kids like lasagna? I made some". She'll say, "No, they don't like it". Then I'll say to them, "I know you don't like lasagna......" and they'll stop me and say, "Like it, I love it".

Anyway, that's my daughter's explanation for why some of these young adults are so selfish.

Funny (not as in ha ha funny) thing is she's been driving me crazy about not eating out or leaving the house since the first day this virus came out.

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Witchy Woman — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:58:29 GMT

@Mindy D

Admittedly, I watch too much news, so I'm already worried more than I'd like.

However, I think in the coming days/weeks/months, we are going to be horrified by what's ahead. When I hear the Governor of NY speak about their outlook, it is frightening.

I'm not sure any of us are prepared for the outcome.

And, I hope nothing more than my worry is for nothing. It's not looking that way, though.

I'm in Maryland, and I think we are one step away from the full Shelter in Place like San Francisco.

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roxxy1 — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:19:56 GMT

@Witchy Woman wrote:
@Mindy D

Admittedly, I watch too much news, so I'm already worried more than I'd like.

However, I think in the coming days/weeks/months, we are going to be horrified by what's ahead. When I hear the Governor of NY speak about their outlook, it is frightening.

I'm not sure any of us are prepared for the outcome.

And, I hope nothing more than my worry is for nothing. It's not looking that way, though.

I'm in Maryland, and I think we are one step away from the full Shelter in Place like San Francisco.

@Witchy Woman I totally agree.