To be clear, I do not want to see good people suffer.
That said, at this point, people see whats happening and should take full responsibility for their actions. If they stay there for whatever reason, they have nothing to complain about.
For thousands of years people, seeing the writing on the wall left and crossed oceans and deserts with nothing but a prayer to their name. People can either save themselves and their families, or not. It’s their choice.
I’m from upstate. I left years ago with a daughter and little more than a prayer to my name and a plane ticket. I rebuilt our lives and I would do it a thousand times over. And it was because of far lesser reasons than a threat to my/childs life.
Thanks Norm; all the best to you, and your daughter, have a Happy New Year !