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Will the nightmare ever end

I've never been more convinced, things will never return to the way they were. The fissures and divides, that have opened up in our society, amplified by an inept and unempathetic president, are in my humble opinion, too wide to fill.

As I write this, the city of Long Beach, CA is still refusing to let the Long Beach Rowing Association open it's doors to its members.

Apparently, walking into an empty garage, 60'x25'x40' high, getting out a boat, and then transporting it to the dock for launching, without making contact with any human, all while wearing a face covering, is far more dangerous, and requires more scrutiny than a golfer walking into a clubhouse, making contact with the starter, exchanging money, renting a cart and then going to play with up to 3 (sometimes 4) other golfers.

I guess the city's health department thinks boats deserve protection from contracting the corona virus as well.

Hopefully, this will all end soon, and city of Long Beach officials will come to their senses, and see the harm continuing its shutdown, before even more damage is done, and there is a complete breakdown in our society. I'm just not overly confident.

Now, while I'm no fan of Donald Trump, he is right on one thing. The country has to open up, and it has to be now, before it's really too late, assuming we haven't already passed that point.

No one is forcing anyone to do anything they don't feel comfortable with. If you prefer to stay home, then you have the freedom to do that. We all just have to do, and take the risks we're comfortable with.

Until next time! I just hope there is a next time!

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