Re:WA Gov. Inslee issues emergency proclamation that limits ...
by paulmd on Wednesday March 11, 2020 @03:13PM
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Correct move. Should be done statewide and nationwide as well.
Sorry about your trade convention, I had a show I wanted to go to next month as well, but this is probably the single largest move that could be done to help limit the spread. I'd even say to reduce that to 50 people or so.
Kinda awkward to have to tell people they can't go to church but even that's not the best idea right now.
Re:WA Gov. Inslee issues emergency proclamation that limits ...
by paulmd on Wednesday March 11, 2020 @04:05PM
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now's not really the time for libertarian pontification about the merits of federalism
Nor are you are not legally in the right here to claim that as a solely state power. The CDC has well-established authority and duty to prevent the spread of communicable disease. This has been litigated to SCOTUS numerous times.
Re:WA Gov. Inslee issues emergency proclamation that limits ...
by taborj on Wednesday March 11, 2020 @04:12PM
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Unfortunately, history has shown that these are the situations that are used as an excuse for a power grab. So, yes, it's exactly the right time for "libertarian pontification" as you put it.
Because there may not be another time. Rights once given away are nearly impossible to regain, and all that.
Re:WA Gov. Inslee issues emergency proclamation that limits ...
by sp332 on Wednesday March 11, 2020 @04:15PM
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Yeah it's like people have forgotten how the Patriot Act was pushed through after 9/11.
And aside from debating the merits of federalism generally, maybe I just don't want this specific administration to be in charge of any life-and-death decisions.
Gist: "Gatherings of 250 people or more for social, spiritual and recreational activities including, but not limited to, community, civic, public, leisure, faith-based, or sporting events; parades; concerts; festivals; conventions; fundraisers; and similar activities"
… in the 3-county area including Seattle, initially through March 31.
Re:WA Gov. Inslee issues emergency proclamation that limits ...
by Tallasatree on Wednesday March 11, 2020 @03:14PM
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Seattle resident working downtown and living in the city. Not an alarmist but I am a realist on the situation. The situation is getting spooky and the press conference, though expected, was eerie to say the least. This is like living a movie.
Sorry about your trade convention, I had a show I wanted to go to next month as well, but this is probably the single largest move that could be done to help limit the spread. I'd even say to reduce that to 50 people or so.
Kinda awkward to have to tell people they can't go to church but even that's not the best idea right now.
Nor are you are not legally in the right here to claim that as a solely state power. The CDC has well-established authority and duty to prevent the spread of communicable disease. This has been litigated to SCOTUS numerous times.
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/aboutlawsregulationsquarantin...
Because there may not be another time. Rights once given away are nearly impossible to regain, and all that.
And aside from debating the merits of federalism generally, maybe I just don't want this specific administration to be in charge of any life-and-death decisions.
Gist: "Gatherings of 250 people or more for social, spiritual and recreational activities including, but not limited to, community, civic, public, leisure, faith-based, or sporting events; parades; concerts; festivals; conventions; fundraisers; and similar activities"
… in the 3-county area including Seattle, initially through March 31.
Which, it turns out, is a gross misdemeanor, https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.06.220, whose punishment is up to 364 days in a county jail, up to a $5,000 fine, or both. https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.92.020