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I have seen the yellow tape. It did not say, “Police line. Do not cross,” but it worked out the same. It’s just great being in Michigan.
Remember, Jim Geraghty is always — well, you know.
He describes the Michigan policy of blocking off parts of stores, so people can’t buy “unessential” items, as insane; but he can’t explain exactly why it’s insane.
Blocking off parts of stores reduces the paths store patrons can take to avoid getting close to each other, which forces them into greater proximity.
For example, when I visit my local superstore, I usually have to travel from the pharmacy on one side of the store, to the groceries on the other side of the store, and then to the self checkout. To avoid other shoppers, I may chart a path through furniture or small appliances or ladies underwear.
This Michigan policy is not just useless, but actually increases the risk.
Of course, it came from a Democrat.
Isnt that how they mark Detroit city limits?
Not yet, but it’s not a bad idea.
On the other hand, if you keep people out of “non-essential” areas, store workers don’t have to keep cleaning/disinfecting them over and over. Including all the packets of seeds they might touch, etc.
So I can see it going either way. Maybe some stores could have an exemption.