I took my first work trip across Houston since the social distancing came about, and some of what I saw was worrisome. I traveled through some side streets off of 290 area, lots of metro bus passengers loading and unloading, most with no gloves or masks. Many businesses open that I would have thought not to be essential. In some areas, you can hardly tell that people are supposed to be staying home. At home, there are dog walkers, joggers, and bikers by the dozens. Small packs of kids running around or riding bikes. I was interested to hear this morning that the projected total death toll in the US had been reduced, judging by current social distancing results. The interesting part to me was that the original number was based on the assumption that only 50% of citizens would comply with the stay-at-home order. Apparently we are having a higher percentage of participation (although it doesn't always seem so), but it doesn't appear they had much faith in us to begin with.

it's called "culling the herd"take precautions so that you don't get infected and don't worry about what the others do. at this point everybody in this area is well aware of what the guidelines are, if they chose not to observe them they are doing so at their own risk

China did this to US
Quit blaming TRUMP
20-30 year olds think they are invincible.
I know one house in the shores that has 10 kids and they all have kids, so if they work together and are around each other most of the time, it is just family time.

@sandman : I wish it was that easy. Those of us who follow directions won't be able to go back to normal life until things subside and those working as medical professionals are at risk due to others' bad decisions. It isn't as easy as, "let them deal with the consequences of their own stupidity". It would be awesome if it was that easy.

I see my coworkers who work from home get together on weekends in small groups but from different households. They post their pictures # quarantine, social distancing bla-bla-bla. I think it's inconsiderate and ignorant. A lot of them are in their 30's

@TXNS_fan : If I'm not mistaken, I heard on the news that it is this age group that is contracting the virus more.

@BusyMommy : I think the fundamental difference between your way of thinking and mine is that you have a victim mentality.

@TXNS_fan : I think you're jealous because you weren't invited

@M1cha3lo0o : All of the current hold out governors for ordering shut downs in their state are Republicans. Think that's coincidence?

@sandman : NO, they are risking the lives of first responders, nurses, doctors, housekeepers, and all others in the chain to keep them alive. (including the employees of essential businesses). They should be ashamed.

@tflea : First responders, nurses, doctors, etc. have chosen professions where they have put their lives on the line in order to serve others. Their lives were at risk before this outbreak, their lives will continue to be at risk after this passes. Maybe you didn't realize this before, which is fine, and maybe this situation exponentially exposes them, but risks like this pandemic are part of the consideration to go into those fields.I'm not defending those who have chosen not to follow the guidelines. I'm just choosing to not let other people's poor choices affect me. I consider that I'm doing what I have to do to protect myself and my family.

@sandman : I worked in a ER for three years and I have three direct family members in the nursing or EMT field. IMO. law enforcement should totally, strongly, and with all effort enforce a stay at home order.

@tflea : Then you should be quite familiar with the risks of working in a medical facility, COVID-19 pandemic or not.
Seems to me you have very strong opinions on what you want others to do... it's nothing new.

@sandman : People should obey the law , perhaps our govt should make the law stronger.

@tflea : Finally we agree on something.