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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,397 posts)
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 02:41 PM Sep 2020

Florida governor reopening state's economy despite spread

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted all restrictions on restaurants and other businesses in Florida on Friday, and banned local fines against people who refuse to wear masks as he seeks to reopen the state's economy despite the spread of the coronavirus.

The Republican governor's order unleashed fresh debate in the politically divided state, where pandemic responses have become intertwined with the upcoming presidential election.

DeSantis, a major ally of President Donald Trump, acknowledged that the pandemic is far from over, but he said the threat has eased and the time has come to reopen for business.

“We’re not closing anything going forward,” DeSantis said, while insisting that the state is prepared if infections increase again.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/florida-governor-reopening-states-economy-161746625.html

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Awsi Dooger

(14,565 posts)
2. It's going to be a disaster in Miami
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 02:49 PM
Sep 2020

Fortunately I have lots of projects to do around the house

I'll certainly be evaluating companies based on how they deal with this

kimbutgar

(21,240 posts)
3. As more people die and it's gets worst he will face the consequences of his actions
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 03:06 PM
Sep 2020

Perhaps getting prosecuted and jailed for his negligence.

lpbk2713

(42,772 posts)
4. Funeral homes contribute to the DeSantis economy just like everything else.
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 03:10 PM
Sep 2020


So maybe now business will pick up.

PA Democrat

(13,225 posts)
5. He is insisting the state is ready for an increase in infections. I wonder how the healthcare
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 03:18 PM
Sep 2020

workers feel about that statement? I know I'd be pretty damned angry knowing that another nightmare situation was headed my way.

And all you vulnerable seniors? He doesn't give a damn about you either.

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