Some people I know on Facebook are upset that some states are opening. I think here we all think a little different. They are very emotional. So I posted this I tried to keep emotion out of it. My point was to remind them of the reason for the shutdown in the first place... I believe there are other reasons but they would not accept those reasons so that is not red pilling at all. That would just be a feel-good thing for me... ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... A bunch of States are starting to open. Some people are very upset about that. What we all really need to remember is why everything closed in the first place.  The ENTIRE purpose of the shutdown was to flatten the curve NOT stop the virus.  This virus is no more lethal than the flu. They are saying it spreads faster than the flu and they were concerned the healthcare system would be overwhelmed.  Any state, county, city, town that exceeds that mandate to only work on flattening the curve will risk major lawsuits.  You cannot just take away people's rights on a whim. Even for "their own good" It would be a "whim" to say don't open until the virus is gone. If that becomes the standard what happens with next year's flu? Legally this was a potential health care system problem. Not a virus problem. Emotionally we may or may not agree.  When the lawsuits start flying today's emotions will not matter.