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The President is 100% correct. We are a Republic. We have a Consitution.
Powers not specifically assigned to the Federal Gov’t reside with each state. In effect, the Governors of the States are the President of those states in every respect except those specifically delineated to the federal gov’t.
Our President understands this and respects this. Far more than most.

Plus the fact. . .Federal powers are enumerated in the Constitution. . .and all powers not specific to the Federal government are reserved to the States. . AND TO THE PEOPLE. In other words, our consent cannot be overlooked. I think all such decrees for confining people to their homes are unconstitutional and should only be stated as advisories that the people can decide on their own.

Life has risks. No one knows when death will come. There is no estimate on how long life should last. Death is coming and is inexorable. The only thing we can control is to live by the principles that secure the blessings of liberty. Live for the false promise of a guaranteed long life or live free. . .that is the choice we are presently making. . or I should say. . is being made for us.