In reading these threads, what is the common thread is FEAR. People who work in healing the sick are rightly upset when they see people not taking this seriously, and it places the health restorers in jeopardy with their families.
The other focus is the economy, in people fearing they are losing their investments and want the country moving, as they conclude this will protect them.

This virus is a biological weapon, and in that it is different strains of viruses which has been proven, so there are different symptoms for people from deadly to slight.

What the President and the Governors are engaged in, is not fighting this virus, as it can not be fought. The measures which are being taken are to slow the virus, so the people who are worst hit have a chance of not suffocating in their own fluids, and can be placed on a ventilator. Most will have a form of this virus in time. America is trying to manage a pandemic, which was released in China, covered up, and then spread deliberately to America and other nations by the Chinese PLA as the evidence revealed. America is trying to not become Italy, Iran or China.
I doubt most reading this have tracked the genetics of these virus strains. Most people in New York and the surrounding areas are Italian and Chinese, due to the strains. People are not being told this.

There is going to be plenty of opportunity for those who are whistling in the graveyard in saying this virus is nothing like the flu in dangers in there will be waves of this virus hitting America through the summer. We are about to have the Snowbird and Easter wave hit in a few weeks, and there is a really bad Mexican wave which is out there. Check the communist Chinese pork plant of Smithfield in Sioux Falls. The strain there is lethal to Mexicans as Mexicans were brought in and spread it. 1 Mexican at Smithfield infected 80 workers by Good Friday. By the following Monday there were almost 1000 infected, and the numbers are growing rapidly. Smithfield has shut down plants in Missouri and Wisconsin as they had infected Mexicans too.
So this is understood, Mexicans do not fear as Americans fear. They take no steps to prevent spread and then they flee to other sanctuary areas to spread the virus.

The L strain which is the one which puts people on ventilators and kills them was a first wave. The S strain and I know those who have had it, found it terrifying, as this was not the flu, but as the person from Illinois said of their sister in law, she is still recovering after a month.

Fear is what is driving Americans apart. We all fear losing something. Some are phobic about being told to stay home. Some are fearful their portfolios are going to collapse. Others are fearful of losing their jobs. Some are fearful Corona will have them lose their lives or those they love. If we could all agree we are afraid, and it is ok to be afraid, then maybe we could stop sniping at each other, as every person has points which are valid to them.
I prefer to think of this as we are in a human deer season with this virus. Deer are not stupid in staying alive in sheltering in place, making certain they only come out when it is safe, and focusing on the things which will keep them alive, until the season is over. We are all deer now, but we are a diverse group on Tman and every person here has a great deal which adds to this site. We are all strong willed, stubborn and do not give up. That is why we are who we are as a group. This started with a medical worker being upset in people endangering him. None of us would want that. What is not spoken of here, is almost every case of people being sick, is from someone who was selfish in they did not have to follow the rules. Other people can wash their hands. Other people can stay home. Other people can hold their end up. That kind of "liberal excuse" has been embedded since the 1960's, and people got away with it, until a pandemic brought conservative reality to life, in you can;'t get away with things.

Personally, I handle my fear in being a Christian. I do not tempt God in gathering in worship groups, but I do like King David, put things into God's hands and trust that God knows best, and if I die, I have a Heaven where there will be endless vistas of all the wildlife and wilderness I love here. I can not take a portfolio with me, I trust God that if I lost everything that He will bring something better. I could die of a heart attack or a lightning strike like anyone here today. None of us knows how long we have. In God, I respect what Coronavirus can do, but I work to not be fearful of it, as people in my community are dying of normal things as before. That does not make Coronavirus any less deadly or harmful, no more than being shot in the war by a 7.62 AK or a IED. I am just going to pay attention so that when this is over, and by God's Grace I survive, I am not the person who gave the virus to a health worker who died, or gave it to a kid whose lungs are damaged for life.

Being upset is fine. Being afraid if fine. We just need to work on not tearing into each other, as the Chinese relish Americans ripping themselves apart and not focusing on the problem which started there.

God bless.

Boco. I agree with you 100 percent As I look and read comments. I look at what part of the world you are from. Most posters are from states or areas with low population and very rural. That in it self is a great slow down for this virus. The main thing about the closures is to stop the spread so it doesn't reach our most vulnerable populations. This virus has been in the US and around the world for a while. A virus main purpose is to grow and spread. This little bugger is great at it. Highly contagious. And goes for your respitory system. LUNGS. Once your lungs are compromised and damaged. Game over. Big difference between this virus and others. Some of you said you work in health care but don't say what you do. I am an environmental service worker. Our main focus now is disinfecting. 3 times a day. Our residents aren't carriers nor are the other vulnerable population. My job is to keep it out of the building and to kill the virus if it enters. I am at risk outside our communities from idiots that don't follow rules. Then those idiots put my residents at risk. So please. Do as your told. It won't kill you. I serve a lot of WWII vets. Korean War vets and walks of all life. I asked one WWII vet if he felt his rights are being stepped on. He said REALLY and chuckled. Stay safe. We will be back to normal soon

Boco. I agree with you 100 percent As I look and read comments. I look at what part of the world you are from. Most posters are from states or areas with low population and very rural. That in it self is a great slow down for this virus. The main thing about the closures is to stop the spread so it doesn't reach our most vulnerable populations. This virus has been in the US and around the world for a while. A virus main purpose is to grow and spread. This little bugger is great at it. Highly contagious. And goes for your respitory system. LUNGS. Once your lungs are compromised and damaged. Game over. Big difference between this virus and others. Some of you said you work in health care but don't say what you do. I am an environmental service worker. Our main focus now is disinfecting. 3 times a day. Our residents aren't carriers nor are the other vulnerable population. My job is to keep it out of the building and to kill the virus if it enters. I am at risk outside our communities from idiots that don't follow rules. Then those idiots put my residents at risk. So please. Do as your told. It won't kill you. I serve a lot of WWII vets. Korean War vets and walks of all life. I asked one WWII vet if he felt his rights are being stepped on. He said REALLY and chuckled. Stay safe. We will be back to normal soon

Fear.

People fear getting the virus.
People fear dying
People fear their loved ones dying
People fear losing their jobs
People fear losing their savings
People fear losing their businesses
People fear not being able to do the things they used to do "freedoms"

What end of that list you're on might define your politics, finances, family situation or personality. But you're just as scared as the folks on the other end.

No matter where you stand, this is an interesting take. Thanks.

Pawnee I hope you meant embracing and correct no meltdown here. I’m lucky enough to not have to worry about a career although I worry for those around me. I hope they can bounce back if this shutdown marches on. I’m proud of the preparedness I’ve seen in the medical field. If it does ever ramp up we’re waiting. As we have been for a number of weeks now. Instead of being overrun by patients needing ventilators in my immediate area hospitals going bankrupt and unable to care for entire communities is the current emergency.