You realize that in several states, construction is not considered an essential activity. If it isn't, it's shut down.
Ford, GM. FCA shut down ALL production in North America. So did Toyota, Honda, etc.
Yes some shut down, while others redirected their services to become an essential service in supporting hospitals. Some car manufacturers are being repurposed to build ventilators, even some clothing manufacturers have begun to make masks. Some people laid off have chosen to become store stockers, delivery drivers, etc.
I’m not saying that it’s not hard, but I refuse to believe that the “death toll” from a few months off is going to kill as many as letting the virus run unchecked.
We’ve had the best economy in my lifetime. If my 20-something, blue-collar son could get out of debt and manage to put money away, there is no reason anyone couldn’t, honestly. And even if a person is are in dire straits, because of poor lifestyle choices, now we have the stimulus which will keep a lot of small businesses going and ,along payroll. I realize all will have to pay the piper some time, but those of you trying to make this look like some version of a Charles Dickens’ novel, are just over the top.
Sadly, TX allows construction on anything. Next door is having their deck redone. Their deck. I fail to see anything essential about that. But, sure, bring in different crews and let them bring their kids. Heck, maybe the kids can invite those multi families down the street who’ve brought in their grandkids and everyone can get infected over a deck.