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Originally Posted by biggus diggus
I think if you're out driving to a friend's house and you were pulled over you'd have to think of a quick lie, if you're okay with lying that is. I'd like to see something a little more black/white here but I get it, Doucey is pandering to corporate.
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You can't be pulled over for just driving around, at least not with this order, so unless you're speeding or doing something else that warrants a stop, no one is going to need to make up an excuse/lie. With the governor leaving golf courses open and encouraging people to go out and exercise and hike or cycle, there's every reason to believe that, in some people's minds, it's perfectly okay to go over to your friend's house and meet for one of those things. And really, since the liquor stores are open, are you actually expected to drink alone
My main point was that most people are already doing what this order asks, but for the people who aren't, it doesn't really give them any reason to stop. Nor does it curtail the number of places where people can still interact. The "Guidelines" became an "Order", but with no real authority to enforce it, it's still pretty much voluntary.
I agree with you that it would be nice to have something more black/white. He needs to take to decisive action one way or the other and stop this half-assed, wishy-washy stuff. I just think he's trying to look tougher, without in fact really getting tougher. I'm sure this pleases corporate and infuriates those want a shelter in place, but in terms of changing people's behavior to any significant degree, I don't think it accomplishes that. Time will tell I guess.