Oh i would go in debt to buy cell phones to strap to everything i could catch. coyotes, trains, buses, semis, boats, bear, deer....

This kung flu precautions is a very complicated issue and will be manipulated to benefit TPTB.....locally, nationally and globally.

Marty- Define what TPTB stands for...?

It costs money to track cell phones besides having little legally standing. I'd tell the NC governor you're going to sue his a** big time!

The Black Death, that's what you'd think was spreading around the globe. I showed up for work tonight and was greeted by a guy directing traffic. He directed me to a gal who directed me to a nurse so I could get my temperature taken before I was given the okay to continue on to work. I'd already filled out a health questionnaire given to me yesterday and I was given another to be filled out before reporting for work tomorrow. Everyone was dressed in raingear head to toe and wearing goggles and masks.

If you've ever eaten a French fry it likely came from us. I work for the worlds largest producer of them. McDonald's, Arby's, BK...we produce them. Our work has come to a screeching halt. We are considered essential due to being a food product but layoffs are eminent. We'll know a lot more about the mortality of this virus in a month or so when numbers start pouring in but I'm really skeptical whether this was worth the drama and trauma it has caused.

Non Pc.

The Powers That Be.

It's a really interesting point, Leftlane. In that particular case, you can draw parallels between vaping and tobacco and alcohol for that matter. I can clearly see the shop owner's point. The "essential" part of this is just begging for some conflicts.

The stores like Walmart and Fleet Farm that carry essential groceries and farm supplies are allowed to remain open and are selling clothing and shoes and other items while their competitors in those categories are forced to remain closed. Amazon is increasing sales and adding workforce while sweeping up business from the brick and mortar stores they would have loved to put out of business all along.

I think we'll see more of these issues as this continues. Government overreach is getting scary in many areas.

For now, if I like a business, I am looking to see if it has an online presence and I can buy from them, even if their shipping is a bit delayed. (Maybe the vape shop has something online, but it shouldn't have to rely on that.)

In my hometown Walmart is open but you cannot buy many products ,
they block off areas inside the store , the state has shut down many companies all together ,
BUT , you can get yourself an ice cream cone from the local ice cream stand .

Shouldn't be allowed to be open any time, nothing but a scourge on society.

I agree. It will be interesting to see how it turns out.

Nobody Forces high risk people to come out of their homes and put themselves at risk. you get the virus it's nobody's fault but your own.

I'm not judging anyone Leftlane, I'm judging an industry.