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by 01100011 2023 days ago
I hope when this is all over we can have an apolitcal discussion and learn some lessons for next time.

I appreciate the statement, and it's nice to see the reasoning of a health official laid bare. That said, it seems to be an inconsistent message and not something I think a health official should be putting out in the midst of a politicized pandemic rife with misinformation.

I really wish we had a functioning central government to help coordinate local responses, assist with data collection and monitoring, disseminate clear information, etc, etc.

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> I really wish we had a functioning central government to help coordinate local responses, assist with data collection and monitoring, disseminate clear information, etc, etc.

Absolutely not. The federal government has no authority to force states to close and this is a good thing.

Are you replying to me? Did I suggest the feds should force the states to do anything?