Please Stop the Judgement People
@Michellekidwell (29953)
Sonora, California
March 20, 2020 5:58pm CST
First of all let me make it clear to everyone that I am following all mandated, but our Governor encouraged us to go for walks and get fresh air, so that's what I did! I have a degenerative muscle condition, a condition that landed two of my cousins in a chair before they were my age, one of those cousins died, but I can still walk, and I have no intention on taking that for granted. Going for walks are a must for me.
Secondly I was not near other people, there were a few people in towns but greetings were made with a smile and nod. I sanitized my hands before and after leaving, so believe me I am doing all that is asked of me.
Perhaps I am being a little sensitive but I can only hear other people telling me how to live my life for so long. Believe me I'm taking precautions, what doesn't help is the judgement, not just here but everywhere.
There are still things I have to do such as getting groceries as it is two of the small stores in our area are on the verge of having to close, and for some they are the only option.
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
21 Mar 20
Yes I followed the rules, our governor encourages walks!
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
21 Mar 20
IF there's a lockdown, then yes people shouldn't even go out for walks. As you aren't supposed to. Only for pharmacys, grocery stores, gas and work. But if you're not under one, then as long as you aren't around others and washing hands / sanitizing, then you are okay.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
21 Mar 20
@Michellekidwell still, if supposed to be indoors, and not just an option, id stay in if no need to actually go out. But thats me.
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
21 Mar 20
Our Governor specifically said walks are still allowed and encouraged just to keep six feet from others, believe me I was farther than six feet away...
@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
21 Mar 20
We are on a Mandate but the governor said walks are okay, I washed my hands when going out and coming in well before the Corona Virus!
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
21 Mar 20
I agree, we need fresh air, it's not healthy to be cooped up all the time,!
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@FourWalls (86568)
• United States
21 Mar 20
I went out for a walk today, too (although we’re not under mandatory shelter-in-place orders here like California and New York). I can completely understand why people want to be outside. And, to be fair, I didn’t see any group larger than four (a foursome playing golf on the public course near the park). We simply can NOT just “stay in our houses,” and I don’t think the order is made to do that. Rather, it’s a “necessity” thrust upon them by people (like the spring break crowd in Florida) by people who don’t care.
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
21 Mar 20
Yeah. there were definitely no crowds and the fresh air felt good!
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Mar 20
Newsom stated no one is going to be arrested or anything. Plenty of people are outside.
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
21 Mar 20
I know, and I'm keeping my distance, I live in Columbia, it's not exactly a huge crowded place...
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
21 Mar 20
There isn't any harm in going for a walk at non over crowded places.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
21 Mar 20
@Michellekidwell yes ..and then it is completely safe
@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
21 Mar 20
It definitely wasn't crowded!
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@franxav (14588)
• India
21 Mar 20
Though I love a morning walk, I have stopped the habit as my family wants me take all precautions.
@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
21 Mar 20
You are doing all that you can. Ignore people that say you aren't.
@MommyOfEli2013 (89450)
• Rupert, Idaho
21 Mar 20
That is good that he encourages you all to still go out and get in a walk and such. For some getting fresh air is very important. I wouldn't be able to stay in 24/7 myself.
