The Task Force to Re-Open Florida has an online public comment option.

[Pacifist Patriot]

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=59c1681fac504b6ab8da108d52501c92

Example of a Comment

According to medical and scientific experts, loosening stay at home orders in Florida would be one of the last measures we should take at this time. Until our state is prepared to invest in reliably testing for the virus and antibodies, reopening some businesses, especially those where social distancing is practically impossible, is sheer lunacy.

Considering loosening restrictions at this point in time indicates our Republican controlled state government is comfortable with risking working class lives to reduce unemployment benefits. Our state's response to the pandemic thus far has been highly unethical and decidedly immoral.

Heed the epidemiological experts rather than greedy corporate executives, and you can perhaps find a morally correct path forward to craft public policy that will save lives rather than destroy them.

Another Example of a Comment

Reopening Florida does not make sense right now, unless the point is to stick it to the working class...again. Based on what is being considered, it appears the state thinks the lowest paid workers should be at the greatest risk to contract and spread the disease. If you are making your decision in order to save money on unemployment payments or improve your unemployment numbers to boost reelection chances, your priorities are completely out of whack and are morally questionable. Not to mention un-Christian. This is coming from a couple who both work on government contracts, thus are able to work at home fully paid at good salaries for the duration. Yes, I'd like to get a haircut, but protecting the life of my hairstylist is more important. I know my opinions won't sway Republicans in power, I just wanted you to know our thoughts and why we will never vote for a Republican ever again as long as we live.

[blm]

1. Good luck.

[Pacifist Patriot]

2. I have no doubt these public comments will have zero impact and fall on deaf ears.

Still, gotta get it on record I suppose.

[spudspud]

12. I have little doubt there will be an "oops" and all the comments in the database will be wiped...

repeatedly, leading up to the elections in November.

[LakeArenal]

3. Haven't ever voted Republican.

Never had a Republican candidate say or do anything I agreed with.

Oh, Nixon resigned. That was noteworthy.

[Pacifist Patriot]

4. I know the person who wrote the second comment.

She's a life long Democrat married to a Republican. Or he used to be. He transitioned away from the dark side during the Bush years.

[LakeArenal]

5. Wow he must be in shock now.

Repukes are worse than ever.

[Pacifist Patriot]

6. Yeah, he was always something of a tepid Republican.

One of those who was Republican because his family was. It didn't really take a lot to move the needle with him during the Bush administration. The Tea Party crap with Obama really ticked him off and now he is not only a never Trumper, but a never GOPer.

He's a registered Republican so they get the mail and robo calls so they can keep more informed on what the GOP around here is doing.

[LakeArenal]

8. I think the second part on getting GOP crap

Is actually a sacrifice for good.

Thanks to them for stomaching their crap.

[Pacifist Patriot]

9. Another reason is to be able to vote in the Republican primary.

Very rarely do we have Democratic primaries in this area. Hell, a lot of election cycles we can't even get a Democrat to run in the General. So he stays Republican to vote for the most moderate one on the primary ballot.

[LakeArenal]

7. Trump does to Christianity as he does to Democracy.

I only care about the Democracy but I feel bad for people who used to find comfort in Jeebus.

[Historic NY]

10. Maybe they can get some PPe for Bay Pines VA Hospital

they were the stuff for a week, some nurses put a gauze pad in the mask because they get soiled. Family member works there has friends send stuff from here in NY.


[link:https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2020/04/24/bay-pines-veterans-hospital-employees-face-unsafe-working-conditions-union-says/|

[PennyK]

11. I added my own comment.

It wasn't as well-written as those you quoted, but I made my point -- staying home keeps more people safe and helps to make recovery in the future better.