People still aren't "getting it"

[Ohiogal]

My husband went to the bank today (I told him to go to the drive thru but he said he had too many transactions).

He said they were busy, and there was a line. A woman in front of him in line turned around and immediately took two steps TOWARDS him and started talking about the coronavirus, isn’t it awful, etc. etc. He backed away but she kept getting closer! He kept backing away. Fortunately a window opened up and she was gone!

On TV last night the local reporters were interviewing bar patrons, asking them what they thought about the order by Gov. DeWine to close down restaurants. Clearly many unhappy people.... (to be expected) ....one woman said “I think it should be left up to the individual. I don’t keep a lot of food in my refrigerator and we eat out a lot.”

Um, honey, either we ALL take precautions or it’s pointless .... I don’t think this virus understands “individual freedoms” ... there’s always takeout .....

[True Blue American]

1. People were scared in the local Flea Market

In Mason. 2 customers were fighting. One taken into custody. Serves them right, being in a Flea Market?

[NPS-Retired]

2. The Government reactions are very disjointed!

There needs to be a national coordinated response. All Schools should be closed and any other responses should be nationwide. If this does not happen then things will continue to be mess! Thanks Trump!

[Ohiogal]

4. So true.

Welcome to DU!

[dewsgirl]

3. The media really needs to cover the asymptomatic contagion

part a little more thoroughly. Also they need to explain social distancing more.

[Ohiogal]

5. You'd think

since we had two cases in our county, more folks would be aware.

[dewsgirl]

12. This whole time so many have had the attitude, it can't happen

here, as if the virus wouldn't dare do its virusing on American soil. It appears a good percentage still think that.

[janterry]

6. Cuomo said specifically that the Federal Gov

needs rules and standards for all states.

This isn't just about individual ignorance - it's a lack of leadership (as you well know).

I'm SO angry.

[gibraltar72]

7. They believed the lies he first spouted.

Made up their minds then and closed them to facts. I see them making light of it like Bush looking for WMDs under his desk.

[Wounded Bear]

9. It is far easier to fool someone than to convince them they've been fooled...

once they get the word from Faux or from Hair Furor, their minds are set in concrete.

[handmade34]

8. sorry

but this "individual freedom" bullshit is what will be our downfall... it ain't the "Wild West" in the 19th century anymore...

it's the same frustration I get when time after time on DU and elsewhere someone brings up Climate Change and Corporate farming and the need to ease our consumption of meat... and people respond, "you can't tell me what to eat" or "hey, glad you're eating less, more for me" the stupidity, selfishness and carelessness are disgusting

[Wounded Bear]

10. Rugged individualism is great for someone living out in the mountains in a cave...

doesn't work so well in crowded cities.

Libertarians have a lot of trouble with this concept.

[handmade34]

11. I pretty much live "in the mountains in a cave"

but I know better

backwoods Vermont in the middle of winter is pretty much like a cave

[Niagara]

13. Unfortunately, you're correct

I don't know how to respond to your OP without getting political since it's against the lounge rules...but here we are with Hairplug Himmler (thanks Ferret ) and people like Nunes telling people not to worry, everything's under control, relax and go out and enjoy yourselves.

While medical and science experts are saying the exact opposite. Ugh.

[flt rsk]

14. HUGGED AGAINST MY WILL

I live in a state so red it can be seen from space. Saturday I went to my favorite watering hole, no virus cases reported for the state at that time. I wanted to avoid the great unwashed masses so I sat at a small table outside. Plus there was live music. I am 71 yrs old and had a heart attack last year so I wanted to be careful. I had a baggie with some cleansing wipes that I used to wipe down the table and chair. I had my drink, listening to the music when a woman, in her mid 40s, I have know for many years came to say hello. She had ben sitting with a group of people that I knew were part of the local trump cult. When she got to the table I put my elbow up as touch/greeting. I apologized for not hugging because I might be at risk. She says "It's just an overblown cold hoax, we're good" and hugged me. I could not get away. I am certain I will surely die. Not from the virus but from the anger I feel for her invading my space and disregard my health concerns. Others at her table asked me to join them. I have nothing in common with the cultist so I went inside where it was not crowded at all. If I do get the virus, I intend to go to every trump cultist I know and lick their doorknobs.

[Joinfortmill]

15. clueless and selfish