Comments on: Pensacola Announces Phased Reopening Plan Beginning Friday

By: TR SPORT

TR SPORT — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:46:27 +0000

We should have never shut down in the first place. It’s easy protect the vulnerable and keep America running. We’re past the economical tipping point now. Those of you that think we should stay closed have never owned a business that employs people and are shallow. Because as a business owner you feel very responsible for your employees. The next depression is right around the corner.

By: ronjon40

ronjon40 — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:38:54 +0000

“Emergencies” have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have been eroded. Friedrich August von Hayek We must also watch closely that we don’t give away our essential freedoms lightly. Many times we choose to remain silent in order to avoid conflict. However, there are many that will take silence for approval and once something is lost it’s much harder to get back. It’s much like beach access and hand sanitizer. It’s great when you have some to use but it only becomes a problem when it’s all sold out. Take the information you’re provided and make rational decisions. Just keep your eyes and ears open for those hiding in the shadows just waiting to use chaos and “emergencies” to their advantage.

By: ronjon40

ronjon40 — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:09:20 +0000

If we wait too long to get things moving within the economy and food production we will not be ready for an upcoming natural disaster or a second wave. I believe we are going to start seeing more young people affected if we have a second wave. The UK is starting to see an uptake in younger COVID-19 patients. We need to be ready for the unexpected and waiting until it happens is never a good ideal. We need to be buying from our local food producers and helping out each other when possible. It’s always nice to have the government assets available. However, the more we can rely on each other and cut out the middle men the better off we will be when the real hard times hit. A community working as a whole can really make a difference and those living in the rural areas of America can attest to that. If anything we will have after all is said and done is one heck of a voluntary DNA database. Tests that will test the tests made by the people that made the other 12 tests and now we have medical universities making their own tests to test their students. Lot’s of tests yet there in no definitive cure or treatment? Hmmmmm.

By: Fred

Fred — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 22:01:55 +0000

We’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. If you’re an asymptomatic carrier and you go out the chain reaction could still be killing people years into the future. On the other hand, a very stagnant economy could disrupt the food supply chain and that too can ultimately lead to deadly consequences. I’m personally in favor of keeping the city closed down until we learn more about this virus but I also respect that there are powerful arguments on both sides. Please, everyone, keep in mind that reopening doesn’t mean we’ve accomplished anything. We don’t know the future. Perhaps the virus has pretty much run its course but on the other hand there may be a second wave that turns out to be the most devastating thing to ever happen to this community. Reopening should not be a careless celebration. We need to continue to be very careful and to remember that our actions don’t only affect ourselves. We need to work together to continue to fight the virus and reinvigorate the economy.

By: Take A Red Pill

Take A Red Pill — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:35:13 +0000

Would your jaw drop?

If- The virus had been here all year and misdiagnosed

That would put the lockdown in a futile position for curve slope affirmation.

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:34:10 +0000

We should be watching some of the areas that are seeing a glimmer of hope for their counts to continue decreasing. One of the key components to reopening is what to do about schools, especially public schools. If parents are at work, where will their kids go if schools aren’t open? Then you have to consider how to distance a classroom of 20+ students, who will also need to have food prepared and a place to eat, and ride on buses to school. At least some faculty, staff, and students have someone at home who is in a high risk group. In fact, lots of teachers are at risk just due to age. If a student is infected at school, is asymptomatic, but passes it on to the elderly grandmother who is raising him, then what? The problem is that there are two sides to this coin. One is minimizing lives. The other is money. I know it takes money to live. But you can’t spend money if you’re dead. We need to optimize our return on closing down in the first place, instead of squandering it. Round two will likely be much worse.

By: patti

patti — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:01:13 +0000

Mat, you go ahead and jump. I have no desire to join you! I’m so proud that the Mayor is going ahead to do some openings. If you’re scared to go out, then stay in.

By: No Excuses

No Excuses — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:05:15 +0000

@Heidi, Please don’t give up. There is life after this is all over, it just may be a little different than what it was before. I saw something the other day that fits the situation.

“Don’t be afraid to start over! You might like your new story better.”

Prayers!

By: Telymanbws

Telymanbws — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:41:25 +0000

I will bet dollars to donuts that those who want to continue the lock-down are those with financial means to weather the storm, are working from home, and/or are still receiving a paycheck. The rest of us are worried about still HAVING a home to stay in not to mention the food to feed our families.

A couple points to ponder:
1) Just what makes you think the grocery store is any safer than an outdoor restaurant? Or the beach, a playground, or any other place of business for that matter. There is no such thing as a Virus Free Zone.
2) If you want to continue feeling safe by staying home then do it. Separate yourself from the rest of us who want to reopen society in order to survive. That’s your right. But your rights DO NOT preempt mine. Let me repeat that: Your rights DO NOT preempt mine. I have the right to house and feed my family.
3) Did you know that in the state of Florida substitute teachers do not have any benefits what-so-ever? That includes unemployment. They are exempt so they have total pay loss.
4) Any and all payments your receive via the government are not sourced from the government. They are sourced from you the taxpayer. Think about it; the IRS is sending out the $1200 checks. Unemployment is largely funded by employers.
5) And speaking of unemployment: Did you know that extra $600 per week that people are getting is about twice the monthly Social Security check our seniors get? And they paid for these benefits via payroll deductions through-out their working life.
6) All elected government employees from the President on down should have their paychecks withheld until such time as this country is reopened. You’d be surprised just how fast things would get done. (This one really doesn’t belong on this list but I couldn’t resist)

Just my two cents worth.

By: stephanie

stephanie — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:31:59 +0000

Open Pensacola!! This is absolutely insane and our economy is suffering! Open the beaches, open Pensacola, open Florida, open America.