[glennaro]

Excellent points, Mariner. Goes to my early contention (which now doesn't appear quite so over-the-top) that without the legislative and judicial components of state governments operating, the executives are running amok with unbridled and unchecked power; that our Constitution, though perhaps not "suspended", is certainly not a consideration with the widely varying dictates at the state level.

(As an aside, as difficult as it is to acknowlege this, I must. Stepping back, I think Gavin Newsome of California is doing a reasonable job of balancing priorities with the restrictions associated with the virus, especially in contrast to the governors in some of the other states (e.g., New York; New Jersey; Michigan; Nevada; Oregon ... no surprise they're all Democrat/Leftists!)

Be well, my FRiend.

[Mariner]

” I think Gavin Newsome of California is doing a reasonable job of balancing priorities with the restrictions associated with the virus”

It is a plausible argument that Newsom struck the same balance as Trump.

Formal and repeated admonition to conform, without enforcement. Thereby enlisting as much support of the people as could be reasonably expected.