Does anyone worry the governments of several states may be going too far in exercising power to restrict the citizenry during this crisis?

2020-03-30T14:35:33-04:00

Many states have cited the worst-case scenarios/outcomes of the current COVID-19 pandemic as justification for shuttering businesses and restricting the movements of citizens. Forcing private businesses to close--risking permanent shutdown due to lost revenue--and forcing individuals to stay home regardless of the status of their infection (ie not infected, infected and recovered, or infected) both have already had extremely damaging effects to the livelihoods of millions of Americans.
Now, assuming a similar approach, supposed experts have claimed that something like climate change could result in even greater death tolls. Is anyone concerned that a similar rationale will be used to justify even more extreme measures being used against the people in the name of "saving" lives from the effects of climate change or a similar "existential" threat? To add to this, we have already seen lawmakers at the federal level attempt to pass legislation, such as the GND, that would do irrevocable damage to the economy and, by extension, the lives of millions.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2020 2:42 PM

2020-03-30T14:42:01-04:00

Good thoughts and ideas

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Mar 30 at 2020 2:43 PM

2020-03-30T14:43:51-04:00

Some of them have on various fronts from guns to medical treatment

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Mar 30 at 2020 3:00 PM

2020-03-30T15:00:08-04:00

Some of them are getting rather heavy handed.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2020 3:01 PM

2020-03-30T15:01:23-04:00

No, I am not concerned.
People need to stay the hell home until this storm passes.

Response by SPC David Elzinga made Mar 30 at 2020 4:57 PM

2020-03-30T16:57:43-04:00

That is always a danger

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Mar 30 at 2020 6:14 PM

2020-03-30T18:14:41-04:00

After watching Kentucky and the surrounding states, no.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Mar 30 at 2020 7:23 PM

2020-03-30T19:23:22-04:00

That's the way the system is supposed to work. I think some of the governors are going bat sh#t crazy in what they are doing (looking at you Michigan and Nevada), but it is up to the voters to see if that is the type of leadership they want during a crisis. Vote accordingly. It is certainly better than having a heavy handed federal gov't telling everyone how to do stuff. I live in Texas, and we don't do things the same here as New York (not do we want to).