westernjournal--2020-03-23--Top Chinese Coronavirus Expert ‘Very Worried’ About Another ‘Large-Scale Epidemic’ in China

Chinese health officials are concerned that the global COVID-19 pandemic might boomerang back and hit China again for a second wave of mass infections .
The Daily Mail reported Li Lanjuan , a professor on Beijing ’ s team of coronavirus experts , is now “ very worried that imported cases could trigger another large-scale epidemic ” after a coronavirus case originating outside of China has resulted in a case of community spread .
The outlet interpreted Lanjuan ’ s comments from China ’ s state-run media , which reported health officials in China are now concerned that international travelers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country .
“ This requires us to continue to intensify our efforts and work tirelessly to prevent the coronavirus pneumonia epidemic from spreading in other cities , ” the 73-year-old doctor said .
The doctor reportedly has spent the last 50 days helping to lead the campaign to rid Wuhan , the original epicenter of the outbreak , of the virus .
TRENDING : WHO Updates Statement About Taking Ibuprofen If You Have COVID-19 Symptoms “ [ I am ] very worried that imported cases could trigger another large-scale epidemic in our country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mission in Wuhan has not been accomplished , and there are still many critical patients .
Furthermore , I think the current situation in our country is very tough , ” she told China ’ s state-run People ’ s Daily .
The Daily Mail reported China is prepared to take measures against travel after a person in Guangdong province became ill after coming into contact with someone who had recently returned from Turkey .
The international traveler , who is a Chinese citizen , was diagnosed with COVID-19 , as was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Officials in Guangdong , in southeastern China , said the diagnosis was the first known case of a person spreading the virus in the country after being infected from outside of China .
The traveler , a 34-year-old woman described as Ms. Lin , returned to Guangdong on March 9 and did not show any symptoms of the virus .
The woman had been in contact with a 54-year-old man who has also tested positive .
“ Can we make every effort to guard our country and prevent another epidemic from happening ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lanjuan told state media .
As a result , the People ’ s Daily was advocating a mandatory 14-day quarantine for anyone who enters China from another country .
“ Cases related to imported cases are the second-generation cases brought in from abroad .
It means the close contacts of [ the imported cases ] have been transmitted and fallen ill , ” the newspaper reported , according to the Daily Mail .
After originating in Wuhan , the capital of Hubei province , COVID-19 has now become a global pandemic .
China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decrease in both new cases and deaths in recent weeks .
According to the latest coronavirus numbers from Johns Hopkins , 16,411 people have died globally after contracting COVID-19 .
The majority of those deaths have occurred outside of China .
Nearly 10,000 have died in Western Europe , with Italy being the hardest-hit country with 6,077 deaths reported as of Monday .
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Chinese health officials are concerned that the global COVID-19 pandemic might boomerang back and hit China again for a second wave of mass infections.
The Daily Mail reported Li Lanjuan, a professor on Beijing’s team of coronavirus experts, is now “very worried that imported cases could trigger another large-scale epidemic” after a coronavirus case originating outside of China has resulted in a case of community spread.
The outlet interpreted Lanjuan’s comments from China’s state-run media, which reported health officials in China are now concerned that international travelers could ignite a second outbreak in the country.
“This requires us to continue to intensify our efforts and work tirelessly to prevent the coronavirus pneumonia epidemic from spreading in other cities,” the 73-year-old doctor said.
The doctor reportedly has spent the last 50 days helping to lead the campaign to rid Wuhan, the original epicenter of the outbreak, of the virus.
“[I am] very worried that imported cases could trigger another large-scale epidemic in our country,” she said.
“The mission in Wuhan has not been accomplished, and there are still many critical patients. Furthermore, I think the current situation in our country is very tough,” she told China’s state-run People’s Daily.
The Daily Mail reported China is prepared to take measures against travel after a person in Guangdong province became ill after coming into contact with someone who had recently returned from Turkey.
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The international traveler, who is a Chinese citizen, was diagnosed with COVID-19, as was the person with whom she had contact.
Officials in Guangdong, in southeastern China, said the diagnosis was the first known case of a person spreading the virus in the country after being infected from outside of China.
The traveler, a 34-year-old woman described as Ms. Lin, returned to Guangdong on March 9 and did not show any symptoms of the virus.
She tested positive on March 21.
The woman had been in contact with a 54-year-old man who has also tested positive.
“Can we make every effort to guard our country and prevent another epidemic from happening? This is a tough challenge,” Lanjuan told state media.
As a result, the People’s Daily was advocating a mandatory 14-day quarantine for anyone who enters China from another country.
“Cases related to imported cases are the second-generation cases brought in from abroad. It means the close contacts of [the imported cases] have been transmitted and fallen ill,” the newspaper reported, according to the Daily Mail.
After originating in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, COVID-19 has now become a global pandemic.
China, though, has reported a significant decrease in both new cases and deaths in recent weeks.
According to the latest coronavirus numbers from Johns Hopkins, 16,411 people have died globally after contracting COVID-19.
The majority of those deaths have occurred outside of China.
Nearly 10,000 have died in Western Europe, with Italy being the hardest-hit country with 6,077 deaths reported as of Monday.
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westernjournal--2020-03-23--Clyburn Brazenly Admits What We Suspected: Dems Using COVID To Change America To Fit Their Vision

On Sunday , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tossed a purely partisan grenade into the Senate and utterly destroyed a bipartisan legislative package intended to provide desperately needed economic relief to the country amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Both Republican and Democratic senators had spent several days negotiating a nearly $ 2 trillion package that would provide financial assistance to workers , small businesses , large corporations and certain industries hit particularly hard by the economic shutdown in response to the public health crisis .
Then Pelosi showed up and declared the package not good enough while touting a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only tangentially related to the coronavirus issue , which prompted Senate Democrats to essentially scuttle the whole thing on Sunday afternoon .
In retrospect , however , we all should have seen this coming , based on a rather telling comment days earlier from one of the California Democrat ’ s top allies in the House .
The Hill reported that , on Thursday , House Democrats held a conference call to discuss both the efforts in the Senate to construct a coronavirus fiscal relief package as well as ideas for a package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purpose .
TRENDING : WHO Updates Statement About Taking Ibuprofen If You Have COVID-19 Symptoms Based on what was reportedly discussed during that call , however , it was clear that House Democrats viewed the current moment as an opportunity worth seizing to try and push through some of their preferred policies .
Some of those policies had little or no bearing whatsoever on providing economic relief to laid-off workers , small businesses on the brink of closure , or large corporations struggling to avoid bankruptcy .
In fact , it was House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line among House Democratic leadership , who gave the whole game away with one single comment .
“ This is a tremendous opportunity to restructure things to fit our vision , ” the South Carolina Democrat reportedly told his fellow Democratic lawmakers during the conference call .
That remark from Clyburn bears a strong resemblance to an infamous quote attributed to former President Barack Obama ’ s chief of staff Rahm Emanuel , who once quipped in 2008 , “ You never want a serious crisis to go to waste .
And what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do things that you think you could not do before.
” In other words , exploiting the opportunity presented by a crisis — when the political opposition is certainly more inclined to compromise in order to address an emergency — to press forward with certain agenda items and policy prescriptions that otherwise would be non-starters or be bogged down by debate .
Getting back to Clyburn ’ s comment and the report from The Hill , a number of proposals put forward by Democrats in that conference call were mentioned .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the growing financial crisis , while others were merely priority items on the Democratic wish list that had nothing to do with dealing with a global pandemic or saving the nation ’ s economy from an impending depression .
Clyburn himself suggested that the current crisis would be a great time to legislatively provide for 100 percent broadband internet coverage for the entirety of the United States .
He used the fact that schools across the nation are currently shut down for weeks , if not months , and students were being forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the reasoning behind his suggestion .
Providing broadband coverage and reliable internet access to everyone across the nation is something worthy of consideration — but is it really a crucial item that must be included in an emergency funding bill intended to keep the nation ’ s economy afloat until the current public health crisis subsides ?
Other provisions mentioned by other Democrats in the conference call included things like infrastructure spending , expanding Social Security benefits , election security issues , environmental concerns , limits or requirements attached to any “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ labor demands , and other things that weren ’ t directly related to immediate economic stimulus .
RELATED : Single Most Liberal GOP Senator Savages Democrats Who Sunk COVID Aid Bill at 11th Hour Around the same time as the conference call , no doubt aware of what his Democratic colleagues were intending to do , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had flatly warned , “ Anything that doesn ’ t address that pandemic , it seems to me , should not be considered.
” For a few days , it seemed like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hint and engaged in reportedly productive negotiations that appeared to be on the verge of success on Sunday — until Pelosi showed up and jammed a partisan wrench into the delicate workings of the deal .
Now , as potentially millions of workers are facing unemployment , tens of thousands of small and large businesses are on the brink , and the markets are in free-fall , Congress is at an utter standstill because Democrats like Clyburn and Pelosi wanted to take advantage of the “ opportunity ” provided by coronavirus to push @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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On Sunday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tossed a purely partisan grenade into the Senate and utterly destroyed a bipartisan legislative package intended to provide desperately needed economic relief to the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Both Republican and Democratic senators had spent several days negotiating a nearly $2 trillion package that would provide financial assistance to workers, small businesses, large corporations and certain industries hit particularly hard by the economic shutdown in response to the public health crisis.
Then Pelosi showed up and declared the package not good enough while touting a number of demands that, at best, were only tangentially related to the coronavirus issue, which prompted Senate Democrats to essentially scuttle the whole thing on Sunday afternoon.
In retrospect, however, we all should have seen this coming, based on a rather telling comment days earlier from one of the California Democrat’s top allies in the House.
The Hill reported that, on Thursday, House Democrats held a conference call to discuss both the efforts in the Senate to construct a coronavirus fiscal relief package as well as ideas for a package of their own for the same alleged purpose.
Based on what was reportedly discussed during that call, however, it was clear that House Democrats viewed the current moment as an opportunity worth seizing to try and push through some of their preferred policies. Some of those policies had little or no bearing whatsoever on providing economic relief to laid-off workers, small businesses on the brink of closure, or large corporations struggling to avoid bankruptcy.
In fact, it was House Majority Whip James Clyburn, third in line among House Democratic leadership, who gave the whole game away with one single comment.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to restructure things to fit our vision,” the South Carolina Democrat reportedly told his fellow Democratic lawmakers during the conference call.
That remark from Clyburn bears a strong resemblance to an infamous quote attributed to former President Barack Obama’s chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, who once quipped in 2008, “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste. And what I mean by that is an opportunity to do things that you think you could not do before.”
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In other words, exploiting the opportunity presented by a crisis — when the political opposition is certainly more inclined to compromise in order to address an emergency — to press forward with certain agenda items and policy prescriptions that otherwise would be non-starters or be bogged down by debate.
Getting back to Clyburn’s comment and the report from The Hill, a number of proposals put forward by Democrats in that conference call were mentioned. Some were related to providing economic relief amid the growing financial crisis, while others were merely priority items on the Democratic wish list that had nothing to do with dealing with a global pandemic or saving the nation’s economy from an impending depression.
Clyburn himself suggested that the current crisis would be a great time to legislatively provide for 100 percent broadband internet coverage for the entirety of the United States. He used the fact that schools across the nation are currently shut down for weeks, if not months, and students were being forced to continue their schooling online from home as the reasoning behind his suggestion.
Providing broadband coverage and reliable internet access to everyone across the nation is something worthy of consideration — but is it really a crucial item that must be included in an emergency funding bill intended to keep the nation’s economy afloat until the current public health crisis subsides?
Other provisions mentioned by other Democrats in the conference call included things like infrastructure spending, expanding Social Security benefits, election security issues, environmental concerns, limits or requirements attached to any “bailouts” of large corporations, unionized labor demands, and other things that weren’t directly related to immediate economic stimulus.
Around the same time as the conference call, no doubt aware of what his Democratic colleagues were intending to do, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had flatly warned, “Anything that doesn’t address that pandemic, it seems to me, should not be considered.”
For a few days, it seemed like McConnell’s Democratic colleagues took the hint and engaged in reportedly productive negotiations that appeared to be on the verge of success on Sunday — until Pelosi showed up and jammed a partisan wrench into the delicate workings of the deal.
Now, as potentially millions of workers are facing unemployment, tens of thousands of small and large businesses are on the brink, and the markets are in free-fall, Congress is at an utter standstill because Democrats like Clyburn and Pelosi wanted to take advantage of the “opportunity” provided by coronavirus to push their partisan agenda on the American people.
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westernjournal--2020-03-23--Americans Trust Trump More Than the Media, and The NYT’s Headline Shuffle Shows Why

If there ’ s one casualty of the coronavirus crisis that ’ s likely to carry forward , it ’ s the media ’ s credibility .
And rarely has a product for the public damaged itself more than the preening , pompous nitpickers of the national news who ’ ve been using a potential catastrophe to stroke their own egos and politically damage the president .
But the American people appear to be onto the game .
According to a Monmouth University poll released Monday , President Donald Trump is rated higher than the media when it comes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis more responsibly .
Fifty percent of Americans say Trump has done a good job dealing with the outbreak versus 45 percent who say he ’ s done a bad job , the poll reported .
TRENDING : WHO Updates Statement About Taking Ibuprofen If You Have COVID-19 Symptoms Meanwhile , 45 percent of those polled said the media had done a good job , versus 43 percent who said the media was doing a bad job .
Since the poll ’ s margin of error was 3.4 percent , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the nation ’ s biased media — at least on a poll taken from March 18-22 .
An exchange that took place Friday between Trump and NBC ’ s Peter Alexander was an excellent example of the situation .
The big headline , of course , was Trump telling Alexander “ you ’ re a terrible reporter , ” on national television — and that was the clip that dominated social media .
But for the many Americans who saw the run-up to Trump ’ s statement , who saw Alexander ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more like an insolent teenager in a sex-ed class than a professional reporter on the nation ’ s biggest stage , Trump ’ s response was well deserved .
To any honest American who ’ s watched the news coverage of the Trump presidency , the only thing surprising about that is that 45 percent of the greatest country on earth is clearly made up of clueless rubes who enjoy being led around by the nose – not to mention lied to and manipulated .
The New York Times , the willfully deceptive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favorite news outlet of liberals everywhere , provided a sterling example of news media perfidy on Sunday when it changed the headline on a news story twice to make it sound less threatening to Senate Democrats , according to Breitbart .
The story itself was passable , detailing the Democrat-inspired Senate impasse Sunday that stopped a bill aimed at providing relief for American families in the midst of the coronavirus economic standstill .
It was obviously weighted toward Democrats , but no more than usual in a Times piece .
RELATED : ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conference To Slam NYT Over Wildly Misleading Headline The headline choice , however , was a different story .
As social media users and the Trump campaign noted , the headline was edited repeatedly with the clear result of making it appear less obvious that Democrats were standing in the way of the government bringing help to Americans in need .
The first headline summarized the story and its lede accurately : “ Democrats Block Action on $ 1.8 Trillion Stimulus.
” The second carried the same message , but tried to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cruel : “ Democrats Block Action on Stimulus Plan , Seeking Worker Protection.
” But that apparently showed the Democrats being the obstructionists they are , so the Gray Lady changed her tune again , coming up with a third headline that took “ Democrats ” completely out of the equation , substituting an even-handed “ Partisan Divide ” to be the bad guy .
Nobody ’ s fault there at all .
Now , in fairness , the final headline The Times arrived at – the one that was on the story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , did have an element of Democratic fault , though buried at the end : “ Emergency Economic Rescue Plan in Limbo as Democrats Block Action.
” But what happened leading up to that point is pretty clear .
As it has before , The Times changed a headline digitally after publication for what can only be seen as partisan purposes .
Back in August , it was to make Trump look worse .
On Sunday , it was to make Democrats look better .
But it ’ s getting harder for The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
One astute reader in particular drew attention to it – Trump himself .
As always , his Twitter account was a sea of smart-mouthed liberals responding , probably considering themselves courageous for having the guts to shoot off insults at the leader of the free world .
( The sheer immaturity of it is astounding , even after all this time . )
But clearly , as the Monmouth poll showed , Twitter accounts aren ’ t the real world .
At the end of the Obama presidency , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media could debase itself much further than it did as the fawning lapdog to an incipient tyrant for eight years .
With the Trump presidency in its fourth year , it was difficult to imagine a news media could be pimped out even further by the Democratic Party , then the coronavirus struck and the media is learning all new tricks .
The idea at all times , of course , has been to damage Trump politically in an attempt to hand the presidency to the Democrats and the faltering hands of former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s election .
News of The Times headline shuffle came after the Monmouth poll was taken , but it could only have added to the general impression of distrust every thinking American should maintain about the country ’ s once-proud journalistic institutions .
The American media started killing its own credibility long ago , but accelerated the murderous process during the Trump years .
The coronavirus crisis just might be the thing to kill it off .
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If there’s one casualty of the coronavirus crisis that’s likely to carry forward, it’s the media’s credibility.
And rarely has a product for the public damaged itself more than the preening, pompous nitpickers of the national news who’ve been using a potential catastrophe to stroke their own egos and politically damage the president.
But the American people appear to be onto the game.
According to a Monmouth University poll released Monday, President Donald Trump is rated higher than the media when it comes to questions about who is responding to the crisis more responsibly.
Fifty percent of Americans say Trump has done a good job dealing with the outbreak versus 45 percent who say he’s done a bad job, the poll reported.
Meanwhile, 45 percent of those polled said the media had done a good job, versus 43 percent who said the media was doing a bad job.
Since the poll’s margin of error was 3.4 percent, it’s pretty clear that Trump has more credibility than the nation’s biased media — at least on a poll taken from March 18-22.
An exchange that took place Friday between Trump and NBC’s Peter Alexander was an excellent example of the situation.
The big headline, of course, was Trump telling Alexander “you’re a terrible reporter,” on national television — and that was the clip that dominated social media.
But for the many Americans who saw the run-up to Trump’s statement, who saw Alexander’s nattering, badgering questions that sounded more like an insolent teenager in a sex-ed class than a professional reporter on the nation’s biggest stage, Trump’s response was well deserved.
Liberal media consistently misconstrues Pres @realDonaldTrump‘s comments. ➡ Context is everything! Here’s the full-exchange in which NBC’s @PeterAlexander ATTACKS Pres Trump’s HOPE for a vaccine. ?????? @BrandonBeckham_ for a Bold Christian Voicepic.twitter.com/ehxMq44BP4 — ☀Brandon Beckham, Esq. (@BrandonBeckham_) March 23, 2020
To any honest American who’s watched the news coverage of the Trump presidency, the only thing surprising about that is that 45 percent of the greatest country on earth is clearly made up of clueless rubes who enjoy being led around by the nose – not to mention lied to and manipulated.
The New York Times, the willfully deceptive “newspaper of record” and the favorite news outlet of liberals everywhere, provided a sterling example of news media perfidy on Sunday when it changed the headline on a news story twice to make it sound less threatening to Senate Democrats, according to Breitbart.
The story itself was passable, detailing the Democrat-inspired Senate impasse Sunday that stopped a bill aimed at providing relief for American families in the midst of the coronavirus economic standstill.
It was obviously weighted toward Democrats, but no more than usual in a Times piece.
The headline choice, however, was a different story.
As social media users and the Trump campaign noted, the headline was edited repeatedly with the clear result of making it appear less obvious that Democrats were standing in the way of the government bringing help to Americans in need.
Evolution of a NYTs headline as they edit over and over to protect the democrats after they blocked the bill. What a horrible system we have when the media is so deeply in the bag for one side… They continue to do the Dems bidding during such a critical time ??? pic.twitter.com/mapLXy0eXs — Text TRUMP to 88022 (@GaryCoby) March 23, 2020
The first headline summarized the story and its lede accurately: “Democrats Block Action on $1.8 Trillion Stimulus.”
The second carried the same message, but tried to provide a way for Democrats to look less cruel: “Democrats Block Action on Stimulus Plan, Seeking Worker Protection.”
But that apparently showed the Democrats being the obstructionists they are, so the Gray Lady changed her tune again, coming up with a third headline that took “Democrats” completely out of the equation, substituting an even-handed “Partisan Divide” to be the bad guy.
“Partisan Divide Threatens Deal on Rescue Bill,” The Times reported.
Nobody’s fault there at all.
Now, in fairness, the final headline The Times arrived at – the one that was on the story as of 5 p.m. EST on Monday, did have an element of Democratic fault, though buried at the end: “Emergency Economic Rescue Plan in Limbo as Democrats Block Action.”
But what happened leading up to that point is pretty clear.
As it has before, The Times changed a headline digitally after publication for what can only be seen as partisan purposes. Back in August, it was to make Trump look worse. On Sunday, it was to make Democrats look better.
But it’s getting harder for The Times to get away with manipulation like that.
The New York Times edited their headline on the Democrats blocking the Senate stimulus bill to include “seeking worker protections” after original post. pic.twitter.com/sLRs9Y8Z0v — Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) March 23, 2020
One astute reader in particular drew attention to it – Trump himself.
The New York Times changed headlines 3 times in order to satisfy the Radical Left. What should have been a good story got “worse & worse”, until the headline alone made it very unfair. Fake & Corrupt News that is very dangerous for our Country! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 23, 2020
As always, his Twitter account was a sea of smart-mouthed liberals responding, probably considering themselves courageous for having the guts to shoot off insults at the leader of the free world. (The sheer immaturity of it is astounding, even after all this time.)
But clearly, as the Monmouth poll showed, Twitter accounts aren’t the real world.
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At the end of the Obama presidency, it was difficult to imagine that the American news media could debase itself much further than it did as the fawning lapdog to an incipient tyrant for eight years.
With the Trump presidency in its fourth year, it was difficult to imagine a news media could be pimped out even further by the Democratic Party, then the coronavirus struck and the media is learning all new tricks.
The idea at all times, of course, has been to damage Trump politically in an attempt to hand the presidency to the Democrats and the faltering hands of former Vice President Joe Biden after November’s election.
News of The Times headline shuffle came after the Monmouth poll was taken, but it could only have added to the general impression of distrust every thinking American should maintain about the country’s once-proud journalistic institutions.
The American media started killing its own credibility long ago, but accelerated the murderous process during the Trump years. The coronavirus crisis just might be the thing to kill it off.
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westernjournal--2020-03-23--Property Manager Tells Restaurant Owners Not To Worry About Rent: ‘Pay Your Employees’

There is a lot of darkness coming out of the coronavirus outbreak — the death toll is rising , people are raiding toilet paper aisles and restaurants are either serving takeout exclusively or shutting down .
However , stories of people bringing light to their communities in spite of these challenging times continue to bring us hope that we will rise above this together .
One Arkansas property manager has done what he can to ensure that restaurants are taking care of what really matters right now .
Young Investment Co. in Jonesboro announced Tuesday that its restaurant tenants wouldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their rent for April .
Instead , the property manager said , they should use their rent money to provide for their staffs .
“ In an effort to do our part , Young Investment Company will not expect it ’ s Restaraunt tenants to pay April rent , ” the company said in a Facebook post .
TRENDING : WHO Updates Statement About Taking Ibuprofen If You Have COVID-19 Symptoms “ We ask that you use this money instead to pay your employees and take care of your family .
Stay strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
” “ It just seemed like it was the right thing to do , ” Joe Clay Young , the company ’ s president and CEO , told Arkansas Business on Wednesday .
To Young , the decision was a necessity , not a choice .
He tore up the March rent check of one tenet who asked for help and decided to carry on the idea for the following month .
The co-owner and chef at one restaurant among Young Investment ’ s properties emphasized the effects of the coronavirus on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This past weekend , we saw a 60 percent cut in attendance in what we were bringing in revenue-wise , ” John Myers of the Parsonage said , according to KAIT-TV .
“ Mr .
Young doing that for us this month … that money goes straight to the employees.
” Young told Arkansas Business that his tenants are “ incredible ” and said he would rather do what he can to help the businesses stay open so that he doesn ’ t have to find new tenants .
He believes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good business move in the long run .
However , Young acknowledged that not all landlords can do what he did since they need to pay their bills as well .
He offered his two cents for other landlords trying to make hard business decisions in light of the challenges imposed by the coronavirus .
RELATED : Elementary School Teachers Drive Through Neighborhoods So They Can See Their Students “ I think it ’ s a no-brainer in the sense of they have to look at the big picture and the long term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great tenants , then they should protect them and work with them through whatever crisis or whatever is going on , ” Young said .
“ But certainly we ’ ve got great tenants , and we want to protect them .
And we want them to stay with us for a long time.
” Young ’ s generosity did not go unnoticed .
Though he said he did not expect any publicity for doing what he did , his actions were highly praised by hundreds of people .
“ What an amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fellow Americans during this crisis .
We truly see the American spirit come out during times like this and we appreciate businesses like yours who are doing what you can to help others !
” one person commented on Facebook .
“ May God bless and protect you , your family and business.
” “ You just added on to my otherwise fading hope on humanity , ” another Facebook user commented .
“ God bless you .
Hugs from Nepal.
” The president himself heard about Young ’ s act of kindness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is already being rewarded for his generosity , as some of his more profitable tenets have offered to pay their April rent checks early in order to help him out .
Young is not the only landlord to wave rent for their struggling tenants .
A property manager in Maine declared Wednesday that he also will not be collecting rent from his tenets in April since he has the “ privilege ” and “ good fortune ” to afford to do so .
“ I ask any other landlords out there to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and consider giving your tenants some rent relief as well , ” he said .
Many people are in serious need as COVID-19 continues to sweep the nation .
Twelve states have issued stay-at-home orders , according to CNN , as over 41,700 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the United States and 573 people have died as of Monday afternoon , according to Johns Hopkins .
In spite of the frightening numbers , it is comforting to see how people and business owners are going above and beyond to help each other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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There is a lot of darkness coming out of the coronavirus outbreak — the death toll is rising, people are raiding toilet paper aisles and restaurants are either serving takeout exclusively or shutting down.
However, stories of people bringing light to their communities in spite of these challenging times continue to bring us hope that we will rise above this together.
One Arkansas property manager has done what he can to ensure that restaurants are taking care of what really matters right now.
Young Investment Co. in Jonesboro announced Tuesday that its restaurant tenants wouldn’t have to worry about paying their rent for April. Instead, the property manager said, they should use their rent money to provide for their staffs.
“In an effort to do our part, Young Investment Company will not expect it’s Restaraunt tenants to pay April rent,” the company said in a Facebook post.
“We ask that you use this money instead to pay your employees and take care of your family. Stay strong. We will get through this together!”
“It just seemed like it was the right thing to do,” Joe Clay Young, the company’s president and CEO, told Arkansas Business on Wednesday.
To Young, the decision was a necessity, not a choice. He tore up the March rent check of one tenet who asked for help and decided to carry on the idea for the following month.
The co-owner and chef at one restaurant among Young Investment’s properties emphasized the effects of the coronavirus on his business and his gratitude toward Young.
“This past weekend, we saw a 60 percent cut in attendance in what we were bringing in revenue-wise,” John Myers of the Parsonage said, according to KAIT-TV.
“Mr. Young doing that for us this month … that money goes straight to the employees.”
Young told Arkansas Business that his tenants are “incredible” and said he would rather do what he can to help the businesses stay open so that he doesn’t have to find new tenants. He believes that not charging rent will be a good business move in the long run.
However, Young acknowledged that not all landlords can do what he did since they need to pay their bills as well. He offered his two cents for other landlords trying to make hard business decisions in light of the challenges imposed by the coronavirus.
“I think it’s a no-brainer in the sense of they have to look at the big picture and the long term. … If they’ve got great tenants, then they should protect them and work with them through whatever crisis or whatever is going on,” Young said.
“But certainly we’ve got great tenants, and we want to protect them. And we want them to stay with us for a long time.”
Young’s generosity did not go unnoticed. Though he said he did not expect any publicity for doing what he did, his actions were highly praised by hundreds of people.
“What an amazing business! Thank you for helping your fellow Americans during this crisis. We truly see the American spirit come out during times like this and we appreciate businesses like yours who are doing what you can to help others!” one person commented on Facebook. “May God bless and protect you, your family and business.”
“You just added on to my otherwise fading hope on humanity,” another Facebook user commented. “God bless you. Hugs from Nepal.”
The president himself heard about Young’s act of kindness and commended him for it.
Great story. Thank you to Mr. Young of Jonesboro, Arkansas! https://t.co/i9xH8VXfS2 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 21, 2020
He is already being rewarded for his generosity, as some of his more profitable tenets have offered to pay their April rent checks early in order to help him out.
Young is not the only landlord to wave rent for their struggling tenants. A property manager in Maine declared Wednesday that he also will not be collecting rent from his tenets in April since he has the “privilege” and “good fortune” to afford to do so.
“I ask any other landlords out there to take a serious look at your own situation and consider giving your tenants some rent relief as well,” he said.
Many people are in serious need as COVID-19 continues to sweep the nation. Twelve states have issued stay-at-home orders, according to CNN, as over 41,700 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the United States and 573 people have died as of Monday afternoon, according to Johns Hopkins.
In spite of the frightening numbers, it is comforting to see how people and business owners are going above and beyond to help each other out in these challenging times.
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westernjournal--2020-03-23--After Birthday Party Was Canceled, Community Surprises Two Children with Parade Down Street

Quarantine has people finding new and creative ways to go about their daily lives .
While some may be dealing with stir-crazy kids or realizing having access to all their food during working hours is dangerous , others are making the most of this unique schedule .
Families are out walking more , for everyone ’ s sanity and enjoyment .
Those home and garden projects that keep getting sidelined are finally being completed .
And while it may seem more difficult to show your friendship and love for people when you need to keep more than an arm ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come up with imaginative ways to display their care .
For Layla and Axel , two kids from Berwyn , Illinois , that came in the form of a parade when their birthday party had to be canceled .
Originally set for March 21 , the party had to be postponed — sad no matter what your age , but especially for kids who ’ ve been anticipating the festivities .
Knowing what a blow the postponement must have been for the kiddos , friends decided to celebrate anyway , and Layla @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington , posted a video of the parade on Facebook to share the joy .
The video shows a lineup of four vehicles slowly driving down the street .
Each one pauses in front of the house , where the birthday girl and boy are hanging out on the porch , to shout their birthday wishes .
The parade was made extra-special by a variety of hand-written birthday posters , some sporting streamers , that were held from the car windows and doors as the passengers waved .
And , like with any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cars in the children ’ s direction , giving them something to look forward to beyond the well-wishes .
“ We ❤❤❤ our community !
!
” Washington wrote in the video caption .
“ Layla and Axel ’ s birthday party was supposed to be today and they were so sad that we had up postpone it .
Instead they got a birthday parade !
!
” “ We love you guys and miss you so much !
” RELATED : Man Wins Free Car After Finding Message in a Bottle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Be Found Comments on the video reveal that many viewers were touched by the show of friendship and respect .
One commenter even said the video made him cry , and Washington responded saying that the event had made her cry , too .
“ The kids were so happy and I was crying , ” she wrote .
While the video was originally private , some asked Washington to make it public so more people could enjoy this bit of cheer .
“ I made this shareable , ” she commented .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ right now.
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Quarantine has people finding new and creative ways to go about their daily lives. While some may be dealing with stir-crazy kids or realizing having access to all their food during working hours is dangerous, others are making the most of this unique schedule.
Families are out walking more, for everyone’s sanity and enjoyment. Those home and garden projects that keep getting sidelined are finally being completed.
And while it may seem more difficult to show your friendship and love for people when you need to keep more than an arm’s length away, many have managed to come up with imaginative ways to display their care.
For Layla and Axel, two kids from Berwyn, Illinois, that came in the form of a parade when their birthday party had to be canceled.
Originally set for March 21, the party had to be postponed — sad no matter what your age, but especially for kids who’ve been anticipating the festivities.
Knowing what a blow the postponement must have been for the kiddos, friends decided to celebrate anyway, and Layla and Axel’s mom, Coryn Washington, posted a video of the parade on Facebook to share the joy.
The video shows a lineup of four vehicles slowly driving down the street. Each one pauses in front of the house, where the birthday girl and boy are hanging out on the porch, to shout their birthday wishes.
The parade was made extra-special by a variety of hand-written birthday posters, some sporting streamers, that were held from the car windows and doors as the passengers waved.
And, like with any quality parade, candy was tossed from the cars in the children’s direction, giving them something to look forward to beyond the well-wishes.
“We ❤❤❤ our community!!” Washington wrote in the video caption.
“Layla and Axel’s birthday party was supposed to be today and they were so sad that we had up postpone it. Instead they got a birthday parade!!”
“We love you guys and miss you so much!”
Comments on the video reveal that many viewers were touched by the show of friendship and respect. One commenter even said the video made him cry, and Washington responded saying that the event had made her cry, too.
“The kids were so happy and I was crying,” she wrote.
While the video was originally private, some asked Washington to make it public so more people could enjoy this bit of cheer.
“I made this shareable,” she commented. “We all need a little happiness right now.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-23--Joe Buck Offers Personalized Play-By-Play for Families Social Distancing Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Joe Buck might be stuck at home right now , but that ’ s not going to stop him from doing what he does best .
With no college or professional athletics being played during the COVID-19 pandemic , American sports fans have been left temporarily heartbroken .
Now that so many of us are stuck at home social distancing , the Fox Sports broadcaster decided he would cut through the tension with a healthy dose of humor and a reminder that competitive sports will be back soon enough .
“ While we ’ re all quarantined right now without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get some reps in , ” Buck tweeted on Sunday .
“ Send me videos of what you ’ re doing at home and I ’ ll work on my play-by-play .
Seriously !
” All that the broadcaster asked in return was for the “ winners ” of this fun contest to donate to charity .
“ If your video gets posted you have to pledge to donate to a cause during this quarantine , ” Buck said in a tweet .
“ Even if it ’ s a dollar .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the St. Louis Community Fund.
” In order to give fans a little taste of what was to come , Buck posted a video commentating on a “ negotiation ” between his wife and young son .
As one might imagine , videos of all sorts began flooding Buck ’ s feed .
RELATED : Pro-Life Group Denied Ad by Fox , Responds with Powerful Request for Everyone Watching the Super Bowl Fans across the country have fallen in love with the broadcaster ’ s idea , sharing a countless number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nationwide self-quarantine .
Many of these videos were filmed by proud parents hoping for some professional commentary of their adorable children ’ s athletic feats .
Buck said in a video posted to Twitter on Monday that he was about to start doing play-by-play for the submissions .
“ All right , I ’ m going to start doing some of these videos , ” he said .
“ I ’ m going to put tracks down and send them to Fox , and then at some point it ’ s going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to me to put them out there .
“ The response has been crazy .
I did not expect that at all.
” He said he would keep his commentaries “ G-rated ” and “ have some fun with it.
” Until this crisis is over , it is important for Americans to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’ s recommendations .
By practicing cleanliness and social distancing , we can help prevent COVID-19 from spreading to those who might be too weak to fend off the disease .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to normal , it doesn ’ t hurt to pass the time with some good-hearted family fun .
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Joe Buck might be stuck at home right now, but that’s not going to stop him from doing what he does best.
With no college or professional athletics being played during the COVID-19 pandemic, American sports fans have been left temporarily heartbroken.
Now that so many of us are stuck at home social distancing, the Fox Sports broadcaster decided he would cut through the tension with a healthy dose of humor and a reminder that competitive sports will be back soon enough.
“While we’re all quarantined right now without any sports, I’d love to get some reps in,” Buck tweeted on Sunday.
“Send me videos of what you’re doing at home and I’ll work on my play-by-play. Seriously!”
I have good news for you –
While we’re all quarantined right now without any sports, I’d love to get some practice reps in. Send me videos of what you’re doing at home and I’ll work on my play-by-play. Seriously! https://t.co/txAGBLPBGz — Joe Buck (@Buck) March 22, 2020
All that the broadcaster asked in return was for the “winners” of this fun contest to donate to charity.
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“If your video gets posted you have to pledge to donate to a cause during this quarantine,” Buck said in a tweet.
“Even if it’s a dollar. Send something! I’m pledging to the St. Louis Community Fund.”
In order to give fans a little taste of what was to come, Buck posted a video commentating on a “negotiation” between his wife and young son.
As one might imagine, videos of all sorts began flooding Buck’s feed.
Fans across the country have fallen in love with the broadcaster’s idea, sharing a countless number of videos capturing their daily lives amidst the nationwide self-quarantine.
Many of these videos were filmed by proud parents hoping for some professional commentary of their adorable children’s athletic feats.
Here’s one for you to have a look at,Joe pic.twitter.com/6xY3E4XobV — Barry O’Donnell (@barryod2807) March 22, 2020
My wife @SusanCampbellTV and I would love to donate to the @UnitedFoodBank if you bring our son Cormacs All-Star performance to life! pic.twitter.com/86ndfdoUae — Steve Nielsen FOX 10 (@Stevenielsen) March 23, 2020
Buck said in a video posted to Twitter on Monday that he was about to start doing play-by-play for the submissions.
“All right, I’m going to start doing some of these videos,” he said. “I’m going to put tracks down and send them to Fox, and then at some point it’s going to be up to Fox to send them back to me to put them out there.
“The response has been crazy. I did not expect that at all.”
He said he would keep his commentaries “G-rated” and “have some fun with it.”
Until this crisis is over, it is important for Americans to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations.
By practicing cleanliness and social distancing, we can help prevent COVID-19 from spreading to those who might be too weak to fend off the disease.
While we wait for life to get back to normal, it doesn’t hurt to pass the time with some good-hearted family fun.
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westernjournal--2020-03-23--AOC: Send Everybody a Check – If They Don’t Need It We’ll Take It Back Next Year

There are several different ways politicians in Washington think that the economy can be effectively jumpstarted in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic .
Republicans believe the best way is to send one-time stimulus checks to every American .
The Democrats , on the other hand , believe that expanding unemployment benefits is the best way to do it .
And then there ’ s a third way , exemplified by Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York .
She wants to give everyone a check .
However , if you don ’ t need it , she wants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounds reasonable enough — until , and I do suggest you do this before you say something , you think about it .
Ocasio-Cortez made the remark on CNN ’ s “ State of the Union ” on Sunday , according to The Hill , telling Jake Tapper she was “ very supportive ” of a plan by the House Financial Services Committee which would give every American $ 2,000 for every individual along with $ 1,000 for every child .
Most of the interview dealt with stuff like stopping rent and mortgage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to stop the money going out , then that money that you do give goes a much longer way , ” she said ) or the usual eye-rolling call-backs to her time tending bar ( “ All I can think about is what I would have done just two or three years ago ” ) .
However , when it came to her plan regarding the checks , namely the protests over higher-income people getting them , her response was … curious .
She thought that the checks “ should be universal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caveat .
“ I hear the argument of people saying , ‘ Why you are going to give a check to Bill Gates ?
’ ” she said .
Instead , she says , we can solve this problem next year .
“ One of the things that we ’ re saying is tax it back a year from now so you don ’ t have to worry about a big , complicated , bureaucratic means test upfront .
Mail them all out to everybody , and let ’ s get it back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need it next year , ” she added .
The interview probably made more news for Ocasio-Cortez ’ s factually inaccurate claim that President Trump called the COVID-19 pandemic a hoax , but this actually wasn ’ t a major surprise , given how she rolls .
Instead , the major surprise should have been that this is how an economics major from a serious university thought this was a good idea .
Here ’ s how she wants to do this .
First , you send everyone checks .
Then , next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you take that money back .
Now , there ’ s no cutoff for this — if it ’ s just Bill Gates-rich people , I don ’ t think we ’ re going to be getting much money back .
If it ’ s less-wealthy people , well , then you ’ re going to get a lot of money back , but you ’ re also going to have a lot of people who aren ’ t going to spend the money because they know they ’ ll just have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means we don ’ t get any benefit from it .
RELATED : Chris Hayes Flunks Math Too , Argues $ 800B COVID Bill Shows We Can Spend $ 93T on Green New Deal Well , no harm , no foul , right ?
Not precisely .
In case the COVID-19 outbreak has made you lose track of time , place and our country ’ s situation , we ’ re not spending this money from a massive reserve of cash we ’ re sitting on .
If countries were like cartoon characters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their national debt , I can ’ t tell you who we ’ d be , but I can tell you we ’ re not Scrooge McDuck swimming through the pool of gold coins .
We have to finance this all through deficit spending , which means we have to pay interest on this .
That means we have to pay interest on this — and even if it ’ s just interest for a year until we get that money back , we still have to pay interest on it .
From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that money we take in from taxes next year won ’ t be used to lessen the deficit to make sure that we pay less in interest .
If AOC has her way on spending , it certainly won ’ t be .
Spending will continue apace and we ’ ll have the same kind of budgetary issues .
But we ’ re saving money by not means-testing upfront , right ?
I ’ m not quite sure where she got this idea , but clearly not from reality .
There ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means test upfront , ” after all .
Your 2018 tax return would do quite nicely .
That is , I would assume , how we ’ re going to give you money for having children .
That ’ s a means test in and of itself , after all .
But that ’ s not really what this was all about .
There ’ s no particularly great solution to the dichotomy between the priorities of Ocasio-Cortez ’ s militant army of Twitter free-stuffers with the dawning reality for these free-stuffers that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t want for themselves would get the money under this plan , too .
Now , granted , that ’ s the whole point of a stimulus .
The Bill Gateses of the world won ’ t change their spending habits for a few thousand dollars .
If you ’ re right over whatever arbitrary line lawmakers want to draw , though , there ’ s no reason for you to spend that money — or any more money than you have to , for that matter .
If anything , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back into the economy as much as we need people with less of it .
The industries that are going to be hardest hit here are hospitality , travel and food and beverage .
People from higher income brackets are more likely to go out to eat or to take a vacation .
A check is more likely to give them the psychological boost they need , once this is over , to go out to eat or to take a weekend getaway to a bed and breakfast .
There ’ s no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re going to take that money back in a year .
This is a fundamentally unserious idea put forth by a fundamentally unserious congresswoman .
This a serious time and a serious subject , however .
Giving checks and then taking them back because you don ’ t want to means test upfront is hardly an answer for the grave crisis America faces .
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There are several different ways politicians in Washington think that the economy can be effectively jumpstarted in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Republicans believe the best way is to send one-time stimulus checks to every American. The Democrats, on the other hand, believe that expanding unemployment benefits is the best way to do it.
And then there’s a third way, exemplified by Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. She wants to give everyone a check. However, if you don’t need it, she wants to take it back next year.
This sounds reasonable enough — until, and I do suggest you do this before you say something, you think about it.
Ocasio-Cortez made the remark on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, according to The Hill, telling Jake Tapper she was “very supportive” of a plan by the House Financial Services Committee which would give every American $2,000 for every individual along with $1,000 for every child.
Most of the interview dealt with stuff like stopping rent and mortgage payments (“When you’re able to stop the money going out, then that money that you do give goes a much longer way,” she said) or the usual eye-rolling call-backs to her time tending bar (“All I can think about is what I would have done just two or three years ago”).
However, when it came to her plan regarding the checks, namely the protests over higher-income people getting them, her response was … curious.
She thought that the checks “should be universal,” with a bit of a caveat.
“I hear the argument of people saying, ‘Why you are going to give a check to Bill Gates?’” she said.
Instead, she says, we can solve this problem next year.
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“One of the things that we’re saying is tax it back a year from now so you don’t have to worry about a big, complicated, bureaucratic means test upfront. Mail them all out to everybody, and let’s get it back from the folks who don’t need it next year,” she added.
The interview probably made more news for Ocasio-Cortez’s factually inaccurate claim that President Trump called the COVID-19 pandemic a hoax, but this actually wasn’t a major surprise, given how she rolls.
Instead, the major surprise should have been that this is how an economics major from a serious university thought this was a good idea.
Here’s how she wants to do this. First, you send everyone checks. Then, next year, if they were rich enough, you take that money back.
Now, there’s no cutoff for this — if it’s just Bill Gates-rich people, I don’t think we’re going to be getting much money back. If it’s less-wealthy people, well, then you’re going to get a lot of money back, but you’re also going to have a lot of people who aren’t going to spend the money because they know they’ll just have to pay it back anyway, which means we don’t get any benefit from it.
Well, no harm, no foul, right? Not precisely. In case the COVID-19 outbreak has made you lose track of time, place and our country’s situation, we’re not spending this money from a massive reserve of cash we’re sitting on.
If countries were like cartoon characters and their relative wealth was based on their national debt, I can’t tell you who we’d be, but I can tell you we’re not Scrooge McDuck swimming through the pool of gold coins.
We have to finance this all through deficit spending, which means we have to pay interest on this. That means we have to pay interest on this — and even if it’s just interest for a year until we get that money back, we still have to pay interest on it.
From long experience, I can tell you that money we take in from taxes next year won’t be used to lessen the deficit to make sure that we pay less in interest. If AOC has her way on spending, it certainly won’t be. Spending will continue apace and we’ll have the same kind of budgetary issues.
But we’re saving money by not means-testing upfront, right? I’m not quite sure where she got this idea, but clearly not from reality. There’s not particularly a “big, complicated means test upfront,” after all. Your 2018 tax return would do quite nicely. That is, I would assume, how we’re going to give you money for having children. That’s a means test in and of itself, after all.
But that’s not really what this was all about.
There’s no particularly great solution to the dichotomy between the priorities of Ocasio-Cortez’s militant army of Twitter free-stuffers with the dawning reality for these free-stuffers that people with all that stuff they totally don’t want for themselves would get the money under this plan, too.
Now, granted, that’s the whole point of a stimulus. The Bill Gateses of the world won’t change their spending habits for a few thousand dollars. If you’re right over whatever arbitrary line lawmakers want to draw, though, there’s no reason for you to spend that money — or any more money than you have to, for that matter.
If anything, we need people with more disposable income back into the economy as much as we need people with less of it.
The industries that are going to be hardest hit here are hospitality, travel and food and beverage. People from higher income brackets are more likely to go out to eat or to take a vacation.
A check is more likely to give them the psychological boost they need, once this is over, to go out to eat or to take a weekend getaway to a bed and breakfast. There’s no psychological boost once you tell people you’re going to take that money back in a year.
This is a fundamentally unserious idea put forth by a fundamentally unserious congresswoman. This a serious time and a serious subject, however.
Giving checks and then taking them back because you don’t want to means test upfront is hardly an answer for the grave crisis America faces.
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westernjournal--2020-03-23--Bloomberg Sued by Former Campaign Staffer for Fraud

A former staffer for Mike Bloomberg ’ s presidential campaign filed a class-action lawsuit Monday alleging the billionaire broke a promise to pay his thousands of campaign workers through November , regardless of whether his 2020 bid was successful .
The lawsuit , filed in federal court in New York City , accuses Bloomberg of “ fraudulently ” enticing people to join his campaign with promises he did not fulfill and breaching his contract with those employees by laying them off shortly after he ended his campaign on March 4 .
The named plaintiff in the lawsuit , Donna Wood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the former New York mayor ’ s campaign .
The complaint notes that many of the staffers resigned or took leaves of absences from their current jobs or moved to take a position on Bloomberg ’ s campaign and are now left hunting for jobs — and without health care — during the coronavirus pandemic and as the economy experiences a significant contraction .
“ Defendant ’ s termination of ( field organizers ) and other campaign employees deprived them of promised income and health care benefits , leaving them and their families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global pandemic , ” the lawsuit reads .
TRENDING : WHO Updates Statement About Taking Ibuprofen If You Have COVID-19 Symptoms The lawsuit seeks damages for “ fraudulent inducement and breach of contract , ” as well as unpaid overtime pay .
A campaign representative said the campaign paid its staff wages and benefits “ that were much more generous than any other campaign this year ” and that staffers were given several weeks of severance and health care through March .
The representative also said that given the coronavirus crisis , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that all staff receive healthcare through April , which no other campaign has done.
” Bloomberg offered campaign workers unusually generous pay and benefits and promises of work through November to join his team , an atypical assurance from a campaign .
Those commitments helped the candidate build out a staff of thousands across 43 states within months of his late entry into the race .
Bloomberg initially indicated that , even if he didn ’ t win the nomination , he would transition his campaign apparatus into an independent entity working to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But after winning just one U.S. territory during the March 3 Super Tuesday primary contests , Bloomberg bowed out of the race the next day and laid off most of his staff soon afterward .
He told them they were welcome to reapply to work with the Democratic National Committee in many states .
Former Bloomberg campaign staffers in field offices in six key battleground states were kept on and will continue to be paid by his campaign through the first week in April and have full benefits through the end of April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to reapply to work with the DNC .
RELATED : Bloomberg Breaks Promise , Lays Off Staffers Shortly After They Learn Building Was Exposed to Coronavirus Bloomberg , one of the world ’ s wealthiest people with a net worth estimated to exceed $ 60 billion , has continued his involvement in Democratic politics since dropping out of the race through multimillion-dollar investments in various Democratic turnout and advocacy groups .
Last week , his campaign announced it would transfer $ 18 million to the DNC to help the party build out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Associated Press contributed to this report .
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A former staffer for Mike Bloomberg’s presidential campaign filed a class-action lawsuit Monday alleging the billionaire broke a promise to pay his thousands of campaign workers through November, regardless of whether his 2020 bid was successful.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New York City, accuses Bloomberg of “fraudulently” enticing people to join his campaign with promises he did not fulfill and breaching his contract with those employees by laying them off shortly after he ended his campaign on March 4.
The named plaintiff in the lawsuit, Donna Wood, worked as a field organizer for the former New York mayor’s campaign.
The complaint notes that many of the staffers resigned or took leaves of absences from their current jobs or moved to take a position on Bloomberg’s campaign and are now left hunting for jobs — and without health care — during the coronavirus pandemic and as the economy experiences a significant contraction.
“Defendant’s termination of (field organizers) and other campaign employees deprived them of promised income and health care benefits, leaving them and their families potentially uninsured in the face of a global pandemic,” the lawsuit reads.
The lawsuit seeks damages for “fraudulent inducement and breach of contract,” as well as unpaid overtime pay.
A campaign representative said the campaign paid its staff wages and benefits “that were much more generous than any other campaign this year” and that staffers were given several weeks of severance and health care through March.
The representative also said that given the coronavirus crisis, “a fund is being created to ensure that all staff receive healthcare through April, which no other campaign has done.”
Bloomberg offered campaign workers unusually generous pay and benefits and promises of work through November to join his team, an atypical assurance from a campaign.
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Those commitments helped the candidate build out a staff of thousands across 43 states within months of his late entry into the race.
Bloomberg initially indicated that, even if he didn’t win the nomination, he would transition his campaign apparatus into an independent entity working to help the Democratic Party defeat Trump.
But after winning just one U.S. territory during the March 3 Super Tuesday primary contests, Bloomberg bowed out of the race the next day and laid off most of his staff soon afterward.
He told them they were welcome to reapply to work with the Democratic National Committee in many states.
Former Bloomberg campaign staffers in field offices in six key battleground states were kept on and will continue to be paid by his campaign through the first week in April and have full benefits through the end of April. After that, they’ll have to reapply to work with the DNC.
Bloomberg, one of the world’s wealthiest people with a net worth estimated to exceed $60 billion, has continued his involvement in Democratic politics since dropping out of the race through multimillion-dollar investments in various Democratic turnout and advocacy groups.
Last week, his campaign announced it would transfer $18 million to the DNC to help the party build out its operation in key states.
The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.
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westernjournal--2020-03-23--Five College Students Test Positive for Coronavirus After Going on Spring Break Trip

The University of Tampa is reporting that five of its students have tested positive for the coronavirus after they traveled for spring break .
“ UT has been notified that five UT students , traveling together and with other UT students during Spring Break , have tested positive for COVID-19 .
We sincerely wish our students , and any others who may be affected , a full and rapid recovery , ” the school tweeted .
The university wrote in a separate statement on Facebook that a total of six of its students have tested positive for the coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ibuprofen If You Have COVID-19 Symptoms “ Five students were traveling together and with other UT students during spring break .
One of the students did not return to campus after spring break , and four returned to campus , ” the university posted .
“ All are self-isolating – the latter four on campus — and none have been hospitalized , ” the school added .
The university did not disclose where the students traveled for spring break .
School officials reported a sixth student tested positive for the virus after traveling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ internationally and was tested at the Dickey Health and Wellness Center on March 16 .
The student is self-isolating off campus , and has not been hospitalized , ” the university said .
The University of Tampa announced last week that it had moved all courses online for the reminder of the semester .
RELATED : Top Chinese Coronavirus Expert 'Very Worried ' About Another 'Large-Scale Epidemic ' in China The school also urged its students to practice social distancing .
The news of the student illnesses comes a week after thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gathering on Florida beaches .
A number of young people were interviewed about ignoring pleas from public health officials to practice social distancing in a clip that has widely circulated online .
During one interview , a young man said , “ If I get corona , I get corona .
At the end of the day , I ’ m not gon na let it stop me from partying.
” Another young person interviewed said , “ [ Coronavirus is ] really messing up with my spring break .
What is there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bars or the beach ?
” Other images and videos of packed Florida beaches also captivated social media .
NBC News reported that the majority of Florida ’ s coastal communities have now closed their beaches .
As Florida Sen. Rick Scott told Fox News , “ spring breakers have forced the shutdown ” of those beaches .
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The University of Tampa is reporting that five of its students have tested positive for the coronavirus after they traveled for spring break.
“UT has been notified that five UT students, traveling together and with other UT students during Spring Break, have tested positive for COVID-19. We sincerely wish our students, and any others who may be affected, a full and rapid recovery,” the school tweeted.
UT has been notified that five UT students, traveling together and with other UT students during Spring Break, have tested positive for COVID-19. We sincerely wish our students, and any others who may be affected, a full and rapid recovery. https://t.co/MXl4e1v3gh — The University of Tampa (@UofTampa) March 21, 2020
The university wrote in a separate statement on Facebook that a total of six of its students have tested positive for the coronavirus.
“Five students were traveling together and with other UT students during spring break. One of the students did not return to campus after spring break, and four returned to campus,” the university posted.
“All are self-isolating – the latter four on campus — and none have been hospitalized,” the school added.
The university did not disclose where the students traveled for spring break.
School officials reported a sixth student tested positive for the virus after traveling abroad.
“One student was traveling internationally and was tested at the Dickey Health and Wellness Center on March 16. The student is self-isolating off campus, and has not been hospitalized,” the university said.
The University of Tampa announced last week that it had moved all courses online for the reminder of the semester.
Effective March 17, 2020, all face-to-face instruction has moved online for the rest of the semester. Students are urged to check their UT email account often and respond as necessary to faculty and administrative requests. — The University of Tampa (@UofTampa) March 17, 2020
The school also urged its students to practice social distancing.
Residence halls will be open for the remainder of spring semester, until May 9, but will only be available for those students without other housing options. All other students should exercise social distancing and go home. — The University of Tampa (@UofTampa) March 17, 2020
The news of the student illnesses comes a week after thousands of young spring breakers were heavily criticized for gathering on Florida beaches.
A number of young people were interviewed about ignoring pleas from public health officials to practice social distancing in a clip that has widely circulated online.
“If I get corona, I get corona. At the end of the day, I’m not gonna let it stop me from partying”: Spring breakers are still flocking to Miami, despite coronavirus warnings. https://t.co/KoYKI8zNDH pic.twitter.com/rfPfea1LrC — CBS News (@CBSNews) March 18, 2020
During one interview, a young man said,“If I get corona, I get corona. At the end of the day, I’m not gonna let it stop me from partying.”
Another young person interviewed said, “[Coronavirus is] really messing up with my spring break. What is there to do here other than go to the bars or the beach?”
CBS News reported the clip originated from Reuters.
Other images and videos of packed Florida beaches also captivated social media.
Clearwater Beach, Florida is PACKED today despite “social distancing” recommendations. We Americans sure can be a dumb lot…pic.twitter.com/LRU06h2d03 — Rex Chapman?? (@RexChapman) March 16, 2020
Students are sent home and they take it to the beaches & bars in Fort Lauderdale Florida right now. Are they wise to have fun like this? pic.twitter.com/SL0i0UCPfR — Alex Jungle (@AlexJungle2) March 15, 2020
BUSY BEACH! This is what @MyClearwater Beach looks like right now as spring break crowds flock to the sand. #Clearwater leaders haven’t decided if they should add a curfew or close beaches but they may vote on measures related to the #coronavirus this Thursday. @abcactionnews pic.twitter.com/jGoxQdYJg5 — Sarah J. Hollenbeck (@SarahHollenbeck) March 16, 2020
NBC News reported that the majority of Florida’s coastal communities have now closed their beaches.
As Florida Sen. Rick Scott told Fox News, “spring breakers have forced the shutdown” of those beaches.
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westernjournal--2020-03-23--With COVID-19 Spreading, Here Are the Best and Worst States for Doctors in 2020

As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to engulf the United States and its territories , the medical practitioners who treat the afflicted will be the difference between life and death for many patients .
Now more than ever , attracting the most talented doctors is crucial — and to that end , WalletHub ranked 2020 ’ s Best & Worst States for Doctors .
In order to compile the list , all 50 states plus the District of Columbia were ranked based on the metrics of opportunity and competition as well as the overall medical environment .
Opportunity and competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and annual pay ; number of hospitals ; insured population and those covered by employer-provided plans ; proportion of the population who are elderly ; current and future competition based on number of physicians and medical residents the geographic area ; requirements of continuing education for physicians ; and whether the state permits the use of telemedicine from out-of-state doctors .
For the medical environment , WalletHub considered quality and safety of state public hospitals ; national accreditation for health departments ; per capita number of physician assistants ; how punitive the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of medical malpractice awards ; annual premium for malpractice insurance ; and doctor “ burnout ” rates .
TRENDING : WHO Updates Statement About Taking Ibuprofen If You Have COVID-19 Symptoms After considering all of the data , WalletHub found that the best state in which to be a doctor is Montana , followed by Wisconsin and Idaho .
At the bottom of the list are Connecticut , Rhode Island and , in dead last , New York .
What is immediately apparent from simply comparing the top and bottom three should shock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notoriously overregulated and run by liberal Democrats for decades fare the worst .
In fact , the bottom half of the list reads like a who ’ s who of historically Democratic states .
The 14 worst-ranked states are all Democrat-run states with the notable exception of 47th-ranked Alaska , whose remote location and frigid weather likely account for its lower rank .
While some of the criteria are population-based , a considerable amount of the data includes factors that are directly affected by the politics of each state .
One of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obsession to regulate everything they can sink their legislative claws into , including health care , which becomes apparent when reviewing the states ’ rankings .
Regulation is always stifling to industry , but when it comes to the health care industry it is particularly destructive .
When a doctor is charged with not only treating a patient but also navigating a labyrinth of red tape , it becomes onerous for the physician and has an impact on both the provider ’ s bottom line and the ability to treat a large number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paperwork necessary to provide care and be paid for it is significant and having proper compliance programs in place for billing , patient privacy and security , fraud and abuse and employment concerns are significant , ” said one of the expert commentators on the piece , Patrick D. Souter , an adjunct instructor in health care studies at the Baylor University law school .
RELATED : Coronavirus Results in Explosion of Support for Socialized Medicine But It Would Only Make Things Worse “ This cost , when viewed in light of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the doctor , ” Souter said .
The impact of regulations is most apparent when that rule is temporarily lifted .
In response to the COVID-19 crisis , the Trump administration loosened restrictions on innovative care methods such as telehealth consultations to allow patients to be seen by a health care professional remotely .
That is a game-changer in quarantine and personnel shortage situations as well as for residents in underserved or rural areas in more routine medical situations .
The WalletHub study included the ability of doctors to practice in other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by out-of-state doctors in their metrics , underscoring the necessity for such innovation .
Then there ’ s the issue of who pays for health care .
Comparing the best and worst states , Montana innovates ways for consumers to purchase their health care , while New York state is $ 4 billion over budget in the money pit that is its Medicaid system , the New York Post reported .
On a related topic , the bottom three on the list are “ sanctuary states ” for illegal immigrants .
In April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would stop local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration officials in detaining suspects based on their immigration status , according to USA Today .
In the same report , California ( ranked at No .
38 ) , New Jersey ( 46 ) Massachusetts ( 48 ) and Connecticut ( 49 ) were also cited as sanctuary states , and their position in the bottom 25 percent in the WalletHub list reflects that .
The financial impact of undocumented citizens flooding hospitals puts stress on the entire system , which again figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If more of the population is uninsured and impoverished , the health care system reaches a tipping point and becomes unsustainable .
In an effort to combat the myriad of problems associated with illegal immigration , the Trump administration is pushing back against the sanctuary cities and states , but the damage to the heath care system remains profound .
As liberals are prone to do , former President Barack Obama bragged about the mess that is the Affordable Care Act on Monday , which marked the 10th anniversary of the Obamacare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obama took a victory lap and warned , “ even as we celebrate , we commit ourselves to protecting the progress we ’ ve made until we finish the job for good with quality affordable coverage for every single American.
” What he means by “ finish the job ” is his legislative effort to kill the greatest health care system in the history of the world , of course .
An opinion piece for The Hill by Scott W. Atlas outlined how Obamacare has been a disaster founded upon a demonstrable lie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care costs and decreased coverage despite promises to the contrary .
These policies were already tried and failed in Democrat strongholds , yet Obama and his ilk are still defending what is fiscally and practically indefensible .
This list is evidence enough of the destruction of the health care system when Democrats hold the reins .
Medical personnel in all states will valiantly face the crucible that is the coronavirus epidemic .
While America will ultimately prevail because of the dedication and hard work of its doctors , those who have the misfortune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional challenges .
Pandemic or not , liberal policies always make things worse .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to engulf the United States and its territories, the medical practitioners who treat the afflicted will be the difference between life and death for many patients.
Now more than ever, attracting the most talented doctors is crucial — and to that end, WalletHub ranked 2020’s Best & Worst States for Doctors.
In order to compile the list, all 50 states plus the District of Columbia were ranked based on the metrics of opportunity and competition as well as the overall medical environment.
Opportunity and competition include factors such as physicians’ starting and annual pay; number of hospitals; insured population and those covered by employer-provided plans; proportion of the population who are elderly; current and future competition based on number of physicians and medical residents the geographic area; requirements of continuing education for physicians; and whether the state permits the use of telemedicine from out-of-state doctors.
For the medical environment, WalletHub considered quality and safety of state public hospitals; national accreditation for health departments; per capita number of physician assistants; how punitive the state medical board is; per capita rate of medical malpractice awards; annual premium for malpractice insurance; and doctor “burnout” rates.
After considering all of the data, WalletHub found that the best state in which to be a doctor is Montana, followed by Wisconsin and Idaho.
At the bottom of the list are Connecticut, Rhode Island and, in dead last, New York.
What is immediately apparent from simply comparing the top and bottom three should shock no one: The states that are notoriously overregulated and run by liberal Democrats for decades fare the worst.
In fact, the bottom half of the list reads like a who’s who of historically Democratic states. The 14 worst-ranked states are all Democrat-run states with the notable exception of 47th-ranked Alaska, whose remote location and frigid weather likely account for its lower rank.
While some of the criteria are population-based, a considerable amount of the data includes factors that are directly affected by the politics of each state.
One of the hallmarks of liberal Democrat administrations is the obsession to regulate everything they can sink their legislative claws into, including health care, which becomes apparent when reviewing the states’ rankings.
Regulation is always stifling to industry, but when it comes to the health care industry it is particularly destructive. When a doctor is charged with not only treating a patient but also navigating a labyrinth of red tape, it becomes onerous for the physician and has an impact on both the provider’s bottom line and the ability to treat a large number of patients.
“The amount of paperwork necessary to provide care and be paid for it is significant and having proper compliance programs in place for billing, patient privacy and security, fraud and abuse and employment concerns are significant,” said one of the expert commentators on the piece, Patrick D. Souter, an adjunct instructor in health care studies at the Baylor University law school.
“This cost, when viewed in light of the tightening of reimbursement, creates significant stress for the doctor,” Souter said.
The impact of regulations is most apparent when that rule is temporarily lifted. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Trump administration loosened restrictions on innovative care methods such as telehealth consultations to allow patients to be seen by a health care professional remotely.
That is a game-changer in quarantine and personnel shortage situations as well as for residents in underserved or rural areas in more routine medical situations.
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The WalletHub study included the ability of doctors to practice in other states and for patients to be treated by out-of-state doctors in their metrics, underscoring the necessity for such innovation.
Then there’s the issue of who pays for health care. Comparing the best and worst states, Montana innovates ways for consumers to purchase their health care, while New York state is $4 billion over budget in the money pit that is its Medicaid system, the New York Post reported.
On a related topic, the bottom three on the list are “sanctuary states” for illegal immigrants. In April, New York pushed for legislation that would stop local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration officials in detaining suspects based on their immigration status, according to USA Today.
In the same report, California (ranked at No. 38), New Jersey (46) Massachusetts (48) and Connecticut (49) were also cited as sanctuary states, and their position in the bottom 25 percent in the WalletHub list reflects that.
The financial impact of undocumented citizens flooding hospitals puts stress on the entire system, which again figures into the lower rank of liberal states. If more of the population is uninsured and impoverished, the health care system reaches a tipping point and becomes unsustainable.
In an effort to combat the myriad of problems associated with illegal immigration, the Trump administration is pushing back against the sanctuary cities and states, but the damage to the heath care system remains profound.
As liberals are prone to do, former President Barack Obama bragged about the mess that is the Affordable Care Act on Monday, which marked the 10th anniversary of the Obamacare bill’s passage.
The opportunistic Obama took a victory lap and warned, “even as we celebrate, we commit ourselves to protecting the progress we’ve made until we finish the job for good with quality affordable coverage for every single American.”
MUST WATCH: President @BarackObama marks the tenth anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act and calls on the American people to protect the progress we’ve made and thanks #ProtectOurCare for leading the fight. Will you join us? https://t.co/8xvD9K5dIn #ACA10 pic.twitter.com/5AC10yEDdL — Protect Our Care (@ProtectOurCare) March 10, 2020
What he means by “finish the job” is his legislative effort to kill the greatest health care system in the history of the world, of course.
An opinion piece for The Hill by Scott W. Atlas outlined how Obamacare has been a disaster founded upon a demonstrable lie as millions of Americans faced soaring health care costs and decreased coverage despite promises to the contrary.
These policies were already tried and failed in Democrat strongholds, yet Obama and his ilk are still defending what is fiscally and practically indefensible. This list is evidence enough of the destruction of the health care system when Democrats hold the reins.
Medical personnel in all states will valiantly face the crucible that is the coronavirus epidemic. While America will ultimately prevail because of the dedication and hard work of its doctors, those who have the misfortune to practice in liberal-run states will face additional challenges.
Pandemic or not, liberal policies always make things worse.
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westernjournal--2020-03-23--Hawaiian Residents Send Stark COVID-19 Warning to Tourists: ‘Maui Is Closed’

While some Americans are taking COVID-19 very seriously , others are using the crisis to score a cheap vacation .
Fed up with the influx of careless tourists taking advantage of cheap airline tickets during the coronavirus pandemic , some Hawaiians have decided that enough is enough .
According to Maui Now , about 50 Maui residents and community leaders gathered outside of the Molokai Airport on Wednesday to protest the tourists ’ arrival .
Hawaiians of all ages gathered with protest signs telling visitors they are not welcome .
“ Protect Our Elders , Tourist Go Home , Maui @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The protesters are afraid that if nonessential travel to Hawaii is not fully shut down , tourists will continue to pour in and bring the disease with them .
As of noon Saturday , the state had 56 confirmed or presumptive positive coronavirus cases , according to the Hawaii Department of Health .
Before the protests , Gov .
David Ige had merely urged state employees to limit nonessential travel to the state .
In response to the growing concern over the influx of mainland tourists , Ige instituted a mandatory 14-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents and visitors .
Despite the order , many Hawaiians believe the Democratic governor hasn ’ t gone far enough in his efforts to contain the spread .
“ It ’ s time for the community to step up and protect our kūpuna [ elders ] and most vulnerable .
If our government will not , we have no choice but to make it clear , right now visitors are not welcome , ” resident Kaena Elaban said , according to Maui Now .
RELATED : Tulsi Gabbard Ends Presidential Campaign , Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guard Is Activated Meanwhile , online ticket companies have continued to lower their prices , making the popular tourist location even more desirable to visit during this crisis .
“ We need to shut this thing down .
We can not have this wait-and-watch attitude .
We need to close the state down , ” former Gov .
Neil Abercrombie told KHNL-TV .
Hawaiians ’ growing concerns would be all for naught if more Americans would take on the responsibility of doing their part to “ flatten the curve.
” Now is probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a cheap vacation .
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While some Americans are taking COVID-19 very seriously, others are using the crisis to score a cheap vacation.
Fed up with the influx of careless tourists taking advantage of cheap airline tickets during the coronavirus pandemic, some Hawaiians have decided that enough is enough.
According to Maui Now, about 50 Maui residents and community leaders gathered outside of the Molokai Airport on Wednesday to protest the tourists’ arrival.
Hawaiians of all ages gathered with protest signs telling visitors they are not welcome.
“Protect Our Elders, Tourist Go Home, Maui Is Closed,” one sign read.
“Life Over Profit,” read another.
The protesters are afraid that if nonessential travel to Hawaii is not fully shut down, tourists will continue to pour in and bring the disease with them.
As of noon Saturday, the state had 56 confirmed or presumptive positive coronavirus cases, according to the Hawaii Department of Health.
Before the protests, Gov. David Ige had merely urged state employees to limit nonessential travel to the state.
In response to the growing concern over the influx of mainland tourists, Ige instituted a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine for all incoming travelers, both residents and visitors.
MARCH 21, 2020: Today I issued a second supplemental emergency proclamation (https://t.co/nCAmi6Jh8f) ordering ALL individuals, both residents and visitors, arriving or returning to the State of Hawaiʻi to a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine. #COVID19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/FQczZ4d0J9 — Governor David Ige (@GovHawaii) March 22, 2020
Despite the order, many Hawaiians believe the Democratic governor hasn’t gone far enough in his efforts to contain the spread.
“It’s time for the community to step up and protect our kūpuna [elders] and most vulnerable. If our government will not, we have no choice but to make it clear, right now visitors are not welcome,” resident Kaena Elaban said, according to Maui Now.
Meanwhile, online ticket companies have continued to lower their prices, making the popular tourist location even more desirable to visit during this crisis.
“We need to shut this thing down. We cannot have this wait-and-watch attitude. We need to close the state down,” former Gov. Neil Abercrombie told KHNL-TV.
Hawaiians’ growing concerns would be all for naught if more Americans would take on the responsibility of doing their part to “flatten the curve.”
Now is probably not the time to leverage this crisis for a cheap vacation.
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