That is already possible with Android but would require Apple to open up acces to their NFC chip, a move that could undermine their defense against antitrust claims in other countries, notably Australia are where local banks have been pushing to have their own mobile wallets offered on iOS.
I don’t agree. The government has gone all in on 8 week Period. Many people on these types of forums don’t realize the pressure of business leaders, national chamber of commerce, and local economies put on political leaders. Another shutdown simply won‘t happen. The damage is happening in real time economically while the virus mortality rate is 3.4%. I don’t wish sickness or death on anyone, but 2.8 Million people die In the US annually for various reasons and we don’t take a flamethrower to the economy to protect them.
So true. I don’t think those of us who are hoping the parks open sooner than later are doing so because we need a Disney fix. We need the economy to bounce back and not see people starving to death. As it is, we are looking at a really tough rough ahead to rebuild.
500 pages ago the mom asked us to stop the same “this is just the flu” debate so I can’t really comment on that.
I don’t disagree with that but the people who are urging caution in re-opening are also worried about the economy bouncing back. The economy isn’t going to recover if there’s a 2nd wave of virus right way. Even if there were no additional stay at home orders people aren’t going to be at the mall or at bars and restaurants or on planes and in hotels if things turn worse. Some may still go out anyway, but some doesn’t make the economy go. Taking our time and emerging with a solid plan is the best way to get the economy going long term.
No, I didnt predict a stay at home order, but I think it was the right move given the unknown. I do think we know more now. I think people need to be open and intellectually honest about why they do, or do not, want to reopen the business sector soon. I personally believe we should open up over the next 30 days to minimize the already enormous impact to business owners and their employees families. Government cannot fill this void for long. And.. people have the individual freedom to stay in their homes as long as they desire. Best wishes to everyone!
Welcome to to the thread. Much of the debate is dead as it has been rehashed innumerable times over the last 1000 pages and it is now off limits per the Mom. There was quite a bit of suspense at the beginning of the thread, especially leading up to the shutdown. If you are reading it retrospectively it would be a pretty entertaining read.
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There’s a thread for that here:Just an update for the rational, non sensationalist people that realize they're not going to die from touching their mail or living a normal life.
The data is in — stop the panic and end the total isolation
Americans are now desperate for sensible policymakers who have the courage to ignore the panic and rely on facts.
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That one is a tough call. Hawaii has been one of the least impacted states so should be in good shape to start opening things up but so much of the economy revolves around tourism so I can see the hesitation with bringing in planes full of tourists from the mainland. There’s a good chance the Japanese tourists won’t be back for some time. The Big Island already took a major hit recently with the volcano erupting and slowing down tourism. I don’t envy the governor having to make that call."In a decision that was largely expected but nonetheless will be a major blow to thousands of shuttered Hawaii businesses struggling to stay afloat, the governor has extended the statewide stay-at-home order along with the mandatory quarantine for travelers through May 31."
Governor extends stay-at-home order, quarantine for travelers through May 31
“We are not out of the woods yet."
They could just limit flights in or setup mandatory quarantine for anyone arriving and open stuff for the locals (that part is actually easier than any other state except maybe Alaska) but the big problem is so much of the economy in Hawaii revolves around tourism that if you don’t have tourists many of the businesses can’t open and then a lot of people won’t have the money to do much. I guess they can spend their government checks but $1,200 doesn’t get you very far in Hawaii.
I agree with your thoughts...although I think if a shutdown as severe as this one occurs-even locally- then local government had better have a well thought out and ready to execute plan in place to help people and business out. I also think a second severe shutdown may be met with high resistance, and if Disney had to shut down again and kick it’s guests out...well they’ve probably lost those people and and the ten they are gonna tell too from ever goin back. It won’t be rationale thinking for sure, not to mention the independent contracts in Springs etc. So I’m Hoping all goes well and the inevitable spike is low and easy to control and we have a reliable treatment.
