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Ricardo1709 said..
Social engineering at its best the way they have implemented this, yet it was probably the only way without causing mass hysteria whether you agree with it or not.
Schools out on intention. But many factors pointing to social manipulation with a pandemic being the derived excuse.
I agree that to do nothing would be ridiculous, and foolhardy. But to attempt to apply draconian control measures that even attempt to govern relationships? And to implement on the fly in a hap hazard way through the police who are briefed on the fly how to do so?
However I don't blame the cops. They have found themselves with powers and authority to make on the spot judgements without clear understanding in a dynamic environment.
Some common sense needs to prevail. If people are exercising social responsibility and distance let them be. If they are being records and endangering others, or showing a blatant disregard fine the hell out of them.
The real test of these measures will be when the danger passes. How long will that actually take? Who makes that call? Based on what information and data? And when it is made how long until these powers are revoked and a semblance of normality returns?
If this drags on and on, then I for one will be shouting loudly, but based on facts and proofs and not just for social justice.