WB
The time to prepare is before there is a problem
Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 08:21

Police don't want to get within 6' of anyone unless it is absolutely necessary to preserve safety. They have let many jails turn out the less serious offense criminals. Our local jail is at 33% it's normal residency, we noted ourselves. Folks have done pretty well considering the overall level of ignorance that seems to prevail. But I personally see it as a tinderbox waiting for a spark, some trigger. Panic on a different level than toilet paper. Some folks are ready, I mean really ready, and some are only ready to go off. The city dwelling have nots and the multi-level prepared folks not so fenced in, who plan on keeping their comfortable level of freedom and personal possessions at their control.

Don't be fooled that things can't go totally sideways. I certainly pray not, but I'm not ignorant thinking it can't.

The Sociologist in me sees many dynamic changes coming from this after it's all over. Too many to mention. Folks find out it's better to work from home and do so permanently, large offices close. Weak business close for good and stronger competitors take over the market share. Some companies may finally figure out it is smart to keep some stock on hand rather than produce to order. Engineering changes etc. too many things. I also think social distancing will not go away anytime soon. Those 6' lines on the floor. States are getting a sense, and liking it, of independence and power, outside the national Govt. Not all bad things.