SamusAranX
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They ain’t letting the rest of us in...pretty smart. That and maple syrup
Not to mention they are fairly rural and a state with one of the lowest populations. Easier to control too
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Not to mention they are fairly rural and a state with one of the lowest populations. Easier to control too
GoofGoof
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Yes and no. Population density makes things more challenging for sure, but it’s not all just rural vs urban. The top 3 worst states on per capita cases are considered pretty rural. Both PA and Ohio are top 10 lowest cases per capita and they both have multiple large urban centers. Different responses in different states do appear to be making a difference.
SamusAranX
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For sure, I am just saying for Vermont with it's low density, it makes it easier to implement the measures needed. The Dakota's are a prime example that just because your low population and rural, doesn't mean you don't need to do anything at all.
GoofGoof
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I think it’s pretty clear from the list that states that had a better plan have kept the cases lower overall and states with less restrictions not so much. I don’t think that’s the real argument though, the debate is does it matter. For example they went forward with a large motorcycle rally despite knowing it would be a big problem, but the argument was that the economic damage from not doing it would be worse than the virus damage. Similar to FL now. Nobody can say with a straight face they think removing all restrictions is a good move for FL from the public health perspective. The governor is saying the economy matters more so remove the restrictions.
My personal opinion is I’m not so sure that removing all restrictions is actually better for the economy in the medium to long term. I think it’s over simplifying things to say less limitations mean more business, especially with tourism. You need people to want to travel to an area. Lifting restrictions may attract the younger, bar crowd but is likely to sour the older crowd and families. So if I’m a bar owner it’s a no brainer for me to want no restrictions but if I’m WDW or a diner that relies on retirees I’m less happy with that plan because my demographics aren’t as happy with it.
Bob Harlem
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Florida is going to recover a lot faster than most of the other states, and it hasn't put much of a dent in the influx of the snowbird crowd this year.
GoofGoof
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I don’t see how we can know which state will recover faster. Seems like wishful thinking to me, which is fine. We all need to be a little more positive these days
FL‘s economy relies much more on tourism than a lot of other states and tourism is going to take some time to come back, even with a vaccine. Not trying to be a downer, but it’s the reality of the situation.
Depending on where you are in Central Florida, a large percentage of the snowbird population is typically Canadian. Obviously, that population is going to be massively diminished this year, with a resulting huge economic impact:
Many Canadian snowbirds are delaying Florida visits until COVID-19 eases
As if COVID-19 hasn’t done enough damage to South Florida’s tourism industry, many Canadians who for years have wintered in the Sunshine State are having second thoughts about migrating…
www.sun-sentinel.com
Horizons '83
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And Floridians are cheeringDepending on where you are in Central Florida, a large percentage of the snowbird population is typically Canadian. Obviously, that population is going to be massively diminished this year, with a resulting huge economic impact:
Many Canadian snowbirds are delaying Florida visits until COVID-19 eases
As if COVID-19 hasn’t done enough damage to South Florida’s tourism industry, many Canadians who for years have wintered in the Sunshine State are having second thoughts about migrating…
Archie123
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And Floridians are cheering
Not the businesses that rely on the influx of Canadians that visit each year.
Horizons '83
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I realize that, I was just trying to lighten the mood.
TrainsOfDisney
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Ah yes... a good joke about keeping people out of your country is always a great way to lighten the mood.
Horizons '83
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Wow, I apologize to all of those who were offended. I can see this thread is a bit touchy today.
Jrb1979
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According to some on here they don't need us Canadians.
Archie123
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Yeah, I figured that but it still sucks that so many people are being hurt physically and financially.
GoofGoof
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I wasn’t even thinking about Canadian snow birds. My thought was more on senior citizens in general wanting to participate in the economy. The “safer” it appears the more certain people will be willing to do more stuff outside the home. So if I’m a diner owner following good Covid safety practices to keep my elderly customers coming back I’m not thrilled with overall cases rising due to the removal of restrictions on bars, sports stadiums and college parties which doesn’t help my business. It’s also possible many snow birds or permanent retirees are in FL but end up doing less because of rising cases. Just because you are physically in the state doesn’t mean you are out doing things like the pandemic is over.Depending on where you are in Central Florida, a large percentage of the snowbird population is typically Canadian. Obviously, that population is going to be massively diminished this year, with a resulting huge economic impact:
Many Canadian snowbirds are delaying Florida visits until COVID-19 eases
As if COVID-19 hasn’t done enough damage to South Florida’s tourism industry, many Canadians who for years have wintered in the Sunshine State are having second thoughts about migrating…
Horizons '83
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I agree. This whole thing sucks for everyone. I was just referring to the typical (as a former Floridian myself) statewide groan when the droves for snowbirds flood the highways.
Archie123
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As a former Floridian we can all agree that before Covid we all hated those darn Canadians flocking down to us during the winter.
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There's been a lot of wackiness overall with the snowbird population. Many of them delayed leaving Florida initially back in March, especially if 'home' was a northeast hotspot. Some left current hotspots and came down here early. Others have stuck closer to family, or have been even more nomadic and firing up the RV and hitting the road. It's really been all over the place and it seems people are making much more individual decisions this year rather than following the 'flock'.
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