Posted on 04/22/2020 5:08:09 PM PDT by Libloather
A protest of statewide policies intended to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus was planned in downtown Rochester today, according to social media posts.
The call to block downtown streets, including four blocks of South Broadway and streets outside the city-county Government Center, for up to three hours echoes similar protest events around the U.S. the past week.
Local law enforcement officers and Mayo Clinic did not immediately respond to calls seeking comment.
Greg Gallas, who shared the post on social media, said he doesn’t know who is planning or organizing the protest, but added that he supports the effort, calling measures “Draconian.”
“There’s a number of small businesses that can start opening their doors and take reasonable measures,” he said, pointing to bars and restaurants, and nail and hair salons as examples.
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This is the best way to protest safely. You’re safer from flu and state thuggery.
“This is the best way to protest safely. You’re safer from flu and state thuggery.”
You are correct. If you’re in your car you can always tell the police that you are just on your way to take care of a sick relative and you’re so surprised by the traffic. We need to end this lockdown by leftist thugs now.
Magasota!
I’m impressed by Minnesotans! Hope there’s a big turnout.
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