COVID-19--this is NOT taking a political or party side--it is about rules!
By GreatMartin
@GreatMartin (23670)
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
April 2, 2020 5:35pm CST
I believe, we more than most, are under more orders regarding what to do and not do under the COVID-19 epidemic but even if we aren't most of us are living within the rules, especially not congregating with more than 10 people (is that still a rule?) and/or social distancing!
Why, all of a sudden, does the Governor of Florida say it is okay for members of a religion allowed to congregate in their house of worship?
With Easter and Passover coming within 2 weeks isn't that asking for a further spread of the, right now, uncontrollable killing virus?
I am glad to see many Christian and Jewish leaders are saying stay home.
Again, this is NOT about the Governor or party but about the rule--do you feel it should be allowed or not followed?
Thanks for being civil--and I forgot to order my chocolate matzoh!
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14 responses
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Apr 20
That is definitely not ok . . . that is a total bending of the social distancing rules! I would hope the people would seriously think about this and do what is right . . . stay at home to be safe, continue being safe, and not give this virus to others in case they may be asymptomatic - period.2 people like this
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Apr 20
@GreatMartin It isn't easy for any of us. But hopefully our efforts work and this helps to stop the spreading. A big ol' party is in order after this is all done!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Apr 20
I HATE isolation but I'm staying here and hope my neighbors stay home also!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
5 Apr 20
@much2say Easy for me--I have always enjoyed my own company!
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 Apr 20
What a stupid thing for the gov to do. He is asking for a spike in cases. I hope people stay home.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Apr 20
I can communicate with G-d at home!
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@topffer (42155)
• France
2 Apr 20
The cases we have in France and have already killed more than 4000 people are quite all sourced in a meeting in an Evangelist church in Eastern France. You don't need many people to contaminate a country, 1 is enough. If the Pope closed the Catholic churches, maybe he had some reasons ?
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Apr 20
What does the Pope know???
I wish all would follow his lead no matter what religion!
I wish all would follow his lead no matter what religion!1 person likes this
@FourWalls (86875)
• United States
3 Apr 20
Ha, I already have my chocolate mint macaroons! 
I think that guy in Tampa who defied the order and held church services last week threatened to file suit for violation of his constitutional rights. Let them open, but I think there should be a sign on the door that says “enter at your own risk.” I’m quite content to watch services online.
Then again, some people seem to be in a big hurry to get to heaven....
I think that guy in Tampa who defied the order and held church services last week threatened to file suit for violation of his constitutional rights. Let them open, but I think there should be a sign on the door that says “enter at your own risk.” I’m quite content to watch services online.
Then again, some people seem to be in a big hurry to get to heaven....1 person likes this
@FourWalls (86875)
• United States
3 Apr 20
@spiderdust -- yes. Some "Christian leader." 
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Apr 20
Sorry, I won't settle for macaroons--I WANT my chocolate matzohs!!
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
3 Apr 20
Wasn't that guy who defied the order charged with violating the orders?
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
5 Apr 20
@GreatMartin Thats good. At least they have some common sense.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
6 Apr 20
@simone10 I love that the New Zealand PR announced that the Easter Bunny & the Tooth Fairy are essential workers during the epidemic--that's what religious leaders should be doing!!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Apr 20
Luckily most religious leaders here are telling their 'followers' to stay home!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Apr 20
And--just a thought--sermons on TV make a lot of money!! Without getting or passing the virus on!
@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Apr 20
It wasn't the church making the decision but even if it was a person has to make that decision for themself!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Apr 20
I may be wrong but a lot of countries have revoked that 10 people rule making it 5 or less!
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@id_peace (17036)
• Singapore
5 Apr 20
What if the family members are more than 10? My country now discourage social gathering even at all.
@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
5 Apr 20
@DianneN The wall is okay but my hand isn't!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Apr 20
Sort of what I heard yesterday "YOU should wear masks but I won't"---I am alone so I don't have to control my temper--the wall is taking some beating!!
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@Namelesss (3364)
• United States
3 Apr 20
Perhaps there are more people than we know who are ready to check out of this world,
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Apr 20
Some believe it is better on the other side--I am quite happy here and am not in a rush to go anywhere!
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Apr 20
Churches are shut down here in CA.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Apr 20
Ah, but is CA allowing people into the State??? FL is trying to keep them out!! (But, sure, go to halls of worship and spread the virus---right!? ARGH)
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
5 Apr 20
@JohnRoberts So you can't get out if you want to? :O)
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Apr 20
@GreatMartin I think our borders are closed.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
5 Apr 20
@CarolDM At the same time this isolation may make us appreciate people a little bit more---or not!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
4 Apr 20
@GreatMartin No, it happens every day.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Apr 20
G-d gave us free will to make decisions for ourselves--I hope people make the right decision and stay home!
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