Gov. Wolf of Pennsylvania has gone full RETARD!

https://www.governor.pa.gov ^ | 3/20/2020 | WakeUpAndVote

[WakeUpAndVote]

There is no way this is legal. He does not have the power. Look at the fourth Whereas:.

[WakeUpAndVote]

ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA REGARDING THE CLOSURE OF ALL BUSINESSES THAT ARE NOT LIFE SUSTAINING

WHEREAS, the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) have declared a novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) a “public health emergency of international concern,” and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Secretary has declared that COVID-19 creates a public health emergency; and

WHEREAS, as of March 6, 2020, I proclaimed the existence of a disaster emergency throughout the Commonwealth pursuant to 35 Pa. C.S. § 7301(c); and

WHEREAS, I am charged with the responsibility to address dangers facing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that result from disasters. 35 Pa. C.S. § 7301(a); and

WHEREAS, in addition to general powers, during a disaster emergency I am authorized specifically to control ingress and egress to and from a disaster area and the movement of persons within it and the occupancy of premises therein; and suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, and combustibles. 35 Pa. C.S. § 7301(f); and

WHEREAS, in executing the extraordinary powers outlined above, I am further authorized during a disaster emergency to issue, amend and rescind executive orders, proclamations and regulations and those directives shall have the force and effect of law. 35 Pa. C.S. § 7301(b); and

WHEREAS, in addition to my authority, my Secretary of Health has the authority to determine and employ the most efficient and practical means for the prevention and suppression of disease. 71 P.S. § 532(a), 71 P.S. 1403(a); and

WHEREAS, these means include isolation, quarantine, and any other control measure needed. 35 P.S. § 521.5.

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me and my Administration by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I do hereby ORDER and PROCLAIM as follows:

Section 1: Prohibition on Operation of Businesses that are not Life Sustaining All prior orders and guidance regarding business closures are hereby superseded. No person or entity shall operate a place of business in the Commonwealth that is not a life sustaining business regardless of whether the business is open to members of the public. This prohibition does not apply to virtual or telework operations (e.g., work from home), so long as social distancing and other mitigation measures are followed in such operations. Life sustaining businesses may remain open, but they must follow, at a minimum, the social distancing practices and other mitigation measures defined by the Centers for Disease Control to protect workers and patrons. A list of life sustaining businesses that may remain open is attached to and incorporated into this Order. Enforcement actions will be taken against non-life sustaining businesses that are out of compliance effective March 21, 2020, at 12:01 a.m.

Section 2: Prohibition on Dine-In Facilities including Restaurants and Bars All restaurants and bars previously have been ordered to close their dine-in facilities to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Businesses that offer carry-out, delivery, and drive-through food and beverage service may continue, so long as social distancing and other mitigation measures are employed to protect workers and patrons. Enforcement actions will be taken against businesses that are out of compliance effective March 19, 2020, at 8 p.m. Section 3: Effective Date and Duration This order is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice. GIVEN under my hand and the Seal of the Governor, at the city of Harrisburg, on this nineteenth day of March two thousand twenty, the year of the commonwealth the two hundred and forty-fourth.

TOM WOLF Governor

[silverleaf]

Welcome to democratic rule, my Pennsylvania comrades

[eyeamok]

Sig Heil!!

[Travis McGee]

The real SHTF will happen when mandatory quarantine laws meet red flag laws. “He refused to stay in his house according to the mandatory ‘shelter in place’ law, so we needed to take his guns.” When that happens, people will shoot back. This is not China, France or Italy.

[SkyPilot]

I recommend that if people have not stocked up on food, water, supplies, medicine, and gasoline, they do so now.

The rumor I hear is that all states are going to go on "lock down" in the near future.

[bert]

The Governor is a totalitarian despot seeking to take the spotlight from Governor Cumo and President Trump. He is seeking to appear relevant

He is the future under a President Biden.

[bert]

Well, you spread your gossipy garbage to the detriment of the good folks here.

[meatloaf]

Is their a provision under PA law to recall the governor?

[sport]

Inch by inch, with the avid support of the sheep, they are tightening the noose on the sheep.

[Russ]

The pathetic thing about the Governor’s abuse of power is that there isn’t a peep coming from the Republican controlled Pa. House and Senate.

[silverleaf]

I presume the folks will look at this
You dont tell a state that closes school for the first day of deer season that buying guns is a public threat

[Alberta's Child]

People will NOT shoot back — at least not in Pennsylvania.

One FReeper posted here yesterday that his gun club had closed under the governor’s orders. His GUN CLUB.

I told him they should close it forever.

[silverleaf]

Just stop
He’s right
You’ll know by Monday
Or not

[Reagan80]

I am in PA and work for a ‘life-sustaining business’. We already went to an A/B schedule so that only 50% of our staff was present at any one time. Actually less than 50% since we sent our outside sales people home for the duration.

First: releasing this after business hours on a Thursday to be effective at midnight (so no notice - people can’t even ask their boss whether they should be showing up Friday - will cause total chaos.

This ‘order’ is intentionally destructive and is designed to cause maximum pain and panic.

You are correct that this kind of ‘order’ is almost certainly illegal. But good luck taking it to Court - the Courts are closed.

[cranked]

Yes, state’s going full tard panic mode, gg. /s

[Reagan80]

They issued a ‘strongly-worded statement’ while cowering at home.

[4yearlurker]

I live in SW Pennsylvania. Some aspects of the daily routine go on as usual. Went to the local supermarket yesterday and found everything I needed including toilet paper in limited supply. So far no problem getting gasoline. My wife and daughter work in the medical field and are very busy. Mostly with phone calls. I still worry about them. The doctors where my wife works told her that it will take 6-12 months to get the virus under control.

[msrngtp2002]

These things really need to get to the courts asap. Even if it takes years there needs to be some definition to these actions. What if I owned a business and decide to stay open? What is the legality of this crap. I still don’t see the necessity to all this over reaction. More people die driving to the doctor than have been killed by this virus. Adults (even though there are idiots) should be able to decide when and with whom they associate without the government picking winners and losers. Enough already!

[Sirius Lee]

An act of sheer despot-ration.

[sport]

The Democrat Party and Republican Party, With the exception of President Trump are blood brothers. Did you expect then to? If they had, the sheep and media probably tarred and feathered then.