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Originally Posted by mr. tegu
Any doctor, scientists, epidemiologist, etc. that supports the notion the protest gatherings are okay due to the content while others are not, are letting their emotions dictate their thoughts instead of sticking with the science. Pretty simple. Either all large gatherings are okay or they aren’t. If you want an example of why there is distrust in scientists on this topic and others from many people there you go.
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Um, no.
There is a big difference between a demonstration where people crowd into the rotunda of a state capital and stand shoulder pressed to shoulder without wearing masks as opposed to being outside and wearing masks. Preferably spread apart, but at least not crammed up against the same person for an extended length of time.
I don't believe contact tracing hasn't shown much in the way of spread from outdoor protests or activity. To the extent outdoor protesters did spread the virus, it was probably mostly from those arrested and were crowded into police wagons and holding cells.
So protesters of any stripe that stay outside, wear masks, don't shout/sing, and try to stay a little ways apart and avoid getting arrested, is probably ok.
In the early days of the virus, shutting down trails and beaches may have been a reasonable and a conservative approach. But with what is now known, I don't think it is reasonable to keep them closed.
As far as allowing protests but not other things, to the extent your 'dine in' is an outside seating area, and to the extent your wedding and/or funeral is entirely outside with a least a little bit of distancing, those are probably also reasonable.