It actually is a big deal. Acquiesce to a total travel ban due to a snowstorm now, don’t be surprised when the precedent is extended. We’re talking about the bureaucratic mindset, here. It’s a promotion for them.
This deserves all the catcalls and hooting down that can be mustered.
“It actually is a big deal”
No it’s not, it is well within the power of the office of governor of Mass to declare a state of emergency, close bridges, evacuate flood areas, declare travel bans.
That’s the law. Again the law.
Do I think it was silly since 95% of the people were and are still at home by their own choice, yes.
As long as “it’s for your own good” there seems to be no limit to their power now.
No mail delivery in Red Hampshire...locals in their 70's and 80's can't remember the USPS EVER taking the day off for the weather...the sun is out, the roads are plowed, there are no power outages to speak of...WTF?