Gator Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) There no denying that being force to remain in our homes is the best way to fight this virus. Italy had 50,000 people under martial law a few weeks ago, and I wouldnt be surprised if it comes to that here. But why wait for it to get out of hand first? It worked for China. Although we shouldnt need to pry people out of their homes or weld doors shut. Anyone leaves their home they're arrested on site and forced to quarantine under military supervision. Have people deliver good sanitized food to the ones that need it in the mean time. Disinfect the streets, have hospital staff ready to try and save minimal critical patients instead of being overwhelmed. This is a pandemic and it only takes 1 bad apple to ruin it for everyone. Martial Law may be the only way. Do you agree? Edited March 20, 2020 by Brock Botanen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, Brock Botanen said: Anyone leaves their home they're arrested on site and forced to quarantine Do you agree? You want everyone quarantined and/or arrested if they leave their homes.... Everyone except doctors, nurses, other health professionals, daycare providers, military, police, ambulance, truck drivers, border security, coast Guard, air traffic controllers, grounds crew, lab researchers, manufacturers, ect.... It isn't that simple. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromeslab Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 People are starting to panic buy at the liquor store,I think it’s time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 We will be on mandatory lockdown by the end of the weekend. We don't have the police or military resources to really enforce it though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I'm not sure Sammy Hung can do much at this point: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 48 minutes ago, Fanuck said: You want everyone quarantined and/or arrested if they leave their homes.... Everyone except doctors, nurses, other health professionals, daycare providers, military, police, ambulance, truck drivers, border security, coast Guard, air traffic controllers, grounds crew, lab researchers, manufacturers, ect.... It isn't that simple. Why would they need to go to work if there is not travel. And it is that easy with martial law, you going to out muscle the military? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCanuck Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 If we shut down all non-essential businesses for 14 days then we would effectively prevent the spread of the virus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Just now, RetroCanuck said: If we shut down all non-essential businesses for 14 days then we would effectively prevent the spread of the virus Not if some people are out hanging around friends and going to these place that are open just for something to do. What we are doing will no doubt slow the spread, but it definitely wont stop or prevent it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dizzle Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 23 minutes ago, RetroCanuck said: If we shut down all non-essential businesses for 14 days then we would effectively prevent the spread of the virus 21 minutes ago, Brock Botanen said: Not if some people are out hanging around friends and going to these place that are open just for something to do. What we are doing will no doubt slow the spread, but it definitely wont stop or prevent it So would driving in my truck to the middle of nowhere using gas I've already loaded up on count as breaking a mandatory lockdown? Asking for a friend..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 24 minutes ago, Brock Botanen said: Why would they need to go to work if there is not travel. And it is that easy with martial law, you going to out muscle the military? Military, you may not be aware, use civilian air fields. Plus some essential goods (like a possible vaccine) will perhaps need to be transported via air. The military cannot police ~40milion people - Let's be real. California tried exactly what you are suggesting and their governor basically said it would be policed by 'social pressure', not by military or law enforcement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dizzle Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 27 minutes ago, Brock Botanen said: you going to out muscle the military? We talking army or general seamen here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Cromeslab said: People are starting to panic buy at the liquor store,I think it’s time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 39 minutes ago, Brock Botanen said: Why would they need to go to work if there is not travel. And it is that easy with martial law, you going to out muscle the military? So you picked out one of all the options he gave you? Plus don't we have air travel within the country? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 The quickest way to end this is to go full authoritarian and force everyone to stay out of the public. This worked in Wuhan if you believe the reports. But we won't do that. So people are going to go hang out enmasse at parks and etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) I work in manufacturing - they say practice social distance but I just observed three workers putting product in a enclosure(4x8). They have sani wipes for the office but nothing for the shop except sanitizer on the doors into the office.(ie shop floors, my computer/desk). I really don't think they care much about our safety tbh - I am sure they care about the ones making big coin that get to work from home but not us peons. I might just take a leave of absence and take the financial hit. Edited March 20, 2020 by Tre Mac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Tre Mac said: I work in manufacturing - they say practice social distance but I just observed three workers putting product in a enclosure(4x8). They have sani wipes for the office but nothing for the shop except sanitizer on the doors into the office.(ie shop floors, my computer/desk). I really don't think they care much about our safety tbh - I am sure they care about the ones making big coin that get to work from home but not us peons. I might just take a leave of absence and take the financial hit. You guys still have businesses open in BC? It's pretty much a ghost town in Alberta I don't think manufacturing shops are running excavation companies aren't even running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: You guys still have businesses open in BC? It's pretty much a ghost town in Alberta I don't think manufacturing shops are running excavation companies aren't even running I work in a Industrial sector/area/park and it seems everyone is open. Edited March 20, 2020 by Tre Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tre Mac said: I work in a Industrial sector/area/park and it seems everyone is open. I'm not picking on British Columbia I have family there but I have heard a lot of people tell me that they don't feel like BC is taking it serious enough I don't know if that is the case I know they're closures of schools and daycares and other things were all after Alberta's decision to do it and I think you guys have the second most cases in the country. Maybe you can fill me in on more of the approach they are taking. To be honest I hardly watch news anymore or TV for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure_Pavel Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Martial Law is not going to stop this thing its too late, would just delay the inevitable, just keeping making money while social distancing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Provost said: We will be on mandatory lockdown by the end of the weekend. We don't have the police or military resources to really enforce it though. ^ this. Its Canada, we don't have the resources to waste on over reacting. We have to simply do what the best guidelines say to do. Of course there will be idiots. Welcome to life. But we should be able to flatten the curve and thats the main goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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