We're told there is no lockdown

[Renew Deal]

Go ahead and walk out of your house.

[MannyGoldstein]

1. That's right at ground zero.

It would not be brilliant to tale a stroll there!

[eShirl]

2. Partly cloudy with chance of hail of bullets.

[gcomeau]

3. Means you're allowed to...

...not that it's a good idea. Hence the "We recommend you stay inside for your own safety" instructions entailed by a shelter in place announcement.

[nadinbrzezinski]

4. It is a shelter in place order

Not a lock down.

And for many reasons...I wish people had the common sense to wait before posting those pictures.

Let me join the folks in Boston...

Derp

[sharp_stick]

5. What's your point?

I assume you have one other than pointing out that when cops are swarming the area it's probably not a good idea to walk around.

When said cops leave the area it's likely safe to step outside.

[geek tragedy]

6. That's because there isn't one, genius.

But why should we believe the people who live there, when you have a web pic to prove them wrong?

[Renew Deal]

9. Just because they're not calling it a lockdown

Doesn't mean it's not one.

[geek tragedy]

12. So you're calling the people who live there saying they're free to leave liars? nt

[Nuclear Unicorn]

7. Are you suggesting those soldiers are going to shoot anyone walking outside?

If so, that's pretty f'n slanderous.

[Renew Deal]

10. No

[Nuclear Unicorn]

13. Then how can there be a lockdown if there's no government imposed penalty for stepping outside?

[tblue]

8. Chilling.

As in: gives me chills.

[reformist2]

11. It sounds odd, but I see several people walking around, and I'm less than 2 miles away.

Lots of people driving around, too.

[Control-Z]

14. Voluntary.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022713665