The Extreme State Lockdowns. The California and New York orders to stay at home are unsustainable.

Wall Street Journal ^ | March 20, 2020 | WSJ Editorial Board

[Keyhopper]

I’m sorry for your loss.
Key

[Think free or die]

"I remember the pictures of nearly empty store shelves, taken in eastern bloc countries; and commented about them to whomever would listen at Walmart yesterday."

My parents fled Europe in 1950 after their government fell to communists. For decades we weren't allowed to visit, but once we could, I went to see my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins every few years. It wasn't the harshest of the communist regimes, but it was very sad to see what had been done to a vibrant central European nation. It was dingy, air quality was poor, and the shops were pretty limited. When people saw a queue, they got in it without knowing what was being sold. The reasoning was that if people were willing to stand in line, there must be something at the other end. They always had food, but variety and quality were absent. The highest quality food production went to the bigwigs in Russia, as did nicer consumer goods. People learned to supplement a lot on their own, whether through windowsill gardening, barter, sewing or pilferage. People who ask for socialism have no idea what they are asking for. One of the few positive things I can say about that time is that for many people, it built strong families. Hardship and oppression can have that effect.

[cactusflower]

So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family at this time.

[JustaCowgirl]

That’s awful. Prayers for you and for some relief from the isolation.

[AllAmericanGirl44]

Heartbreaking, so very sorry for your loss and the restriction to honoring her as you desire. Prayers up

[vpintheak]

Yep.

[Sun]

Short excerpt of new info., I believe by Cuomo’s Executive Order, that I received from New York State Senator Tedisco via e-mail:

“..* Non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled or postponed at this time;

* Any concentration of individuals outside their home must be limited to workers providing essential services and social distancing should be practiced; ..”

Looks like we New Yorkers better not stand on the sidewalk and talk with our neighbors.

[thecodont]

Very sorry to hear this. May God comfort you in your time of loss.

[AbolishCSEU]

My husband has an HVAC biz so he still has to go out on calls.

I work for the county IT dept. supporting 911 and the Sheriff dept so I am told to work from home.

I also have a vacant rental I am rehabbing. Ran out to Ollies yesterday to grab stair treads before they shut down.

[bugman]

My sister lives in Uganda. They are under some sort of shelter command. Nobody is paying any attention to it because hunger comes first.

[Quilla]

How are you doing sir? Just wanted you to know you are in my prayers.