Let me start by saying that I am a very strict law and order woman. I don’t litter, I stop at stop signs, I don’t pass on the right, don’t park in handicap stops, even for a minute, etc. I believe that rules and laws are necessary for an orderly life.
I’m watching reports of small business owners defying local orders that they stay closed, while larger companies are open even though they offer the same product as the small business. Why?
I would rather shop in a small store which is able, because of its size, to be kept clean. Small store owners take pride in the appearance of their store and can often be seen wiping down surfaces and sweeping the floor. How often do you see Costco or Walmart employees sweeping and wiping. They also have fewer people coming and going, therefore less chance of being infected.
I was speaking with a friend recently. She’s a waitress on unemployment, but can’t wait to get back to work. Restaurants should be allowed to open for in-house dining. I saw that a restaurant, I believe in Australia, has installed plexiglass between tables. That would be one way to make for safe dining. There is a restaurant near me that opened about 2 months before the lockdown, I doubt they will survive this lockdown. They barely had enough time to develop a reputation and clientele.
Now back to my original reason for writing this. I am cheering the owners who are defying governors’ orders to stay closed. I admire their courage and hope that, if I saw my rights being threatened or taken away, I would have the courage to fight back.
I realize the virus is real and very dangerous, but I believe strongly that we should be given a choice. We can choose whether or not we want to eat out or shop in a small local store or go to the local salon. The small business owner also has a choice. He can choose whether or not he wants to stay closed and wait for a vaccine for the virus, or he can reopen his business.
IT’S ALL ABOUT CHOICE.
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