Corona Virus

[Davidson Deac II]

2 minutes ago, philit99 said:

I think Governors are intentionally avoiding the language of martial law. However, the National Guard is already deployed in 22 states and could be called on to uphold the law. So is it martial law, even if it’s not called martial law?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newsweek.com/inside-us-militarys-plans-stop-civil-disturbances-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-something-they-1493485%3famp=1

Martial Law is direct military control of government functions.  There is a difference between that and using the national guard to keep the peace or to assist in a disaster.  I believe the last time it was used in the US was when the governor of Alabama felt the local government of a county was corrupt, so he stood them down, and allowed the National Guard to take over control of police operations. 

[Moo Daeng]

A surprise lockdown would do nobody any good and ne a disaster. The li downs have all been announced. You have to give people time to get where they can be.

The previous 3 have had advanced notification.

[MurkN]

21 minutes ago, stirs said:

Maybe by the beginning of April, the kids will be able to return to school

 

[stirs]

But Martial Law sounds so cool, and 72% of people on Twitter even spell it correctly

[philit99]

1 minute ago, LinvilleGorge said:

But @Davidson Deac II is right. Outside of maybe a handful of major cities per state, martial law would essentially be an impossibility. The country is just too big and the population too spread out.

What we really need is people to just listen to good advice because enforcing a quarantine at a national level in America just isn't possible.

 

I agree, it is possible that each state will begin to limit transportation and force residents to remain at home. In large cities, the local law enforcement may not be able to control or contain it. That is why the Guard is already deployed and ready to assume command if called upon. The article states that federal agencies can not call martial law, unless violence or unruly acts are committed. However, each state can call for the Guard and they have. These are unprecedented times.

[Davidson Deac II]

In my opinion, Martial Law would only be used as a last resort, and only in a handful of areas if the population refuses to follow the rules.  For example, if the spring break college kids in florida had refused to go home.  

Otherwise, they will leave enforcing the rules up to local law enforcement.

[LinvilleGorge]

4 minutes ago, philit99 said:

I agree, it is possible that each state will begin to limit transportation and force residents to remain at home. In large cities, the local law enforcement may not be able to control or contain it. That is why the Guard is already deployed and ready to assume command if called upon. The article states that federal agencies can not call martial law, unless violence or unruly acts are committed. However, each state can call for the Guard and they have. These are unprecedented times.

Just to put it into perspective, just the Denver metro area is over 8000 square miles. There are only 3500 in the entire Colorado National Guard. That's roughly one person for every 2.3 square miles. Meanwhile, there's almost 3 million residents in those 8000 square miles.

That's not gonna work unless people willingly comply in which case it's unnecessary to begin with.

[stirs]

I hate the warmer weather that has begun all of a sudden, but it will be to our benefit

[stirs]

8 minutes ago, philit99 said:

I agree, it is possible that each state will begin to limit transportation and force residents to remain at home. In large cities, the local law enforcement may not be able to control or contain it. That is why the Guard is already deployed and ready to assume command if called upon. The article states that federal agencies can not call martial law, unless violence or unruly acts are committed. However, each state can call for the Guard and they have. These are unprecedented times.

I think you'd benefit from more time with your beautiful lady

[Davidson Deac II]

9 minutes ago, stirs said:

But Martial Law sounds so cool, and 72% of people on Twitter even spell it correctly

Will Matt Dillon or Wyatt Earp be in charge?  

[Davidson Deac II]

Its interesting that North Carolina has the highest number of cases for any state that has not actually experienced a death.  Hopefully, that says something positive about the states handling of the issue so far.  Although its probably a large amount of luck.

[LinvilleGorge]

9 minutes ago, stirs said:

I hate the warmer weather that has begun all of a sudden, but it will be to our benefit

We have about 18" of snow on the ground from yesterday. We're at least 6 weeks out from sustained warmer weather here.

[motocross_cat]

2 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

We have about 18" of snow on the ground from yesterday. We're at least 6 weeks out from sustained warmer weather here.

 

2 minutes ago, Davidson Deac II said:

Its interesting that North Carolina has the highest number of cases for any state that has not actually experienced a death.  Hopefully, that says something positive about the states handling of the issue so far.  Although its probably a large amount of luck.

Rather be lucky than good?

And been over 80 for the past 3 days here.

 

Edited March 22, 2020 by motocross_cat

[LinvilleGorge]

I think we're at six deaths here in Colorado. They've all been elderly with other underlying health issues.