The World is Upside Down

Here I am early this morning listening to the news, some of it good, some of it bad.

This lockdown is affecting people in many different ways.  Some are terrified, some accepting and others frightened of losing their constitutional  rights.

The rules don't make any sense.  The mayor of New York City won't open NYC beaches even though state beaches will be open.  What will stop NYers from heading to Long Island for some time at the beach.  All those beaches, both city and Long Island border the Atlantic Ocean, same water.

Residents of many states are still in lockdown, not allowed to do more than shop for food (which some probably cannot afford since their place of employment or business has been closed) while governors have decided that, for the safety of inmates, prisoners should be released into the general public.  Surprise, surprise, many have been rearrested.

Elective surgeries have been stopped.  At first, I didn't see anything wrong with that, since I didn't realize that biopsies and cancer surgeries are considered elective.  But, abortion is elective and that is allowed.  I don't understand that rationale  People can die if they don't have their cancer removed, but it is OK that an inconvenient or unwanted baby dies.

I went along with closing places of worship for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday since they are the days that the churches are packed, standing room only.  But on a normal Sunday, most masses are not crowded and there could be 6 feet between attendees.

I've been hearing that there is a risk of more people dying, not from the virus, but from the isolation imposed.  In some states, you can buy liquor, but you can't go to a gym.  I guess it's OK to become an alcholic, but it's not OK to be physically fit.  There is fear of increases in suicide and child abuse, but at least they won't get the virus.

Initially, I agreed with our president that the decision to reopen should be left to the states since the situation in each state is different with density of population and size.  But now, many state and city leaders have become addicted to their power and and holding their citizens hostage because they love the power they have and don't want to give it up..

People across the country are realizing that they have done their job by flattening the curve by staying home and now they have to go back to work, school and church. They rightfully fear they are losing their constitutional rights.  It is NOW time to release the law-abiding citizens of our cities and states and reopen all businesses, parks, beaches, etc. and let common sense prevail and cover our faces, wash our hands carefully.  We can choose whether or not we want to go out and circulate.  Taking a motto from one segment of our society, "My body, my choice."