Responsibility

As a business owner of a business that has had to shut it doors because of COVID-19, it can get frustrating when you see people flaunting going against the protocols that are in place to stop the spread of the virus. Either the virus miraculously stops spreading or we are going to have to follow through with the proper guidelines to help stem the pandemic.

It is not conjecture - social distancing and limiting travel are tried and proven methods to combat a pandemic. Check out San Francisco’s and Philadelphia’s responses to the Spanish flu. If you want this pandemic behind you, follow the government’s guidelines as your absolute minimum approach.

Yes I know you are being cautious and I know you are not stupid. I am here reminding you that not everyone is as smart as you. Those who are not up to your IQ may be inspired to copy you breaking protocol without taking all the precautions you are taking. More deaths can be prevented if the smart people like you step up and take responsibility for showing some leadership by setting a pandemic-safe example for the idiots.

 “This was unexpected. … And it hit the world. And we’re prepared, and we’re doing a great job with it. And it will go away. Just stay calm. It will go away.” - Donald Trump (b. 1946)