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This is a disappointing decision, one based on fear rather than data and analysis. Common-sense has been an early casualty of this panic by decision-makers. Consider construction which is designated as “non-essential.” It’s largely outdoors and relatively easy to continue while respecting the social distancing norms. What better time to do needed road repairs and highway construction, or complete the street-car project and even the Hawthorne bridge fiasco for which no one will ever be held accountable.
This is a disappointing decision, one based on fear rather than data and analysis. Common-sense has been an early casualty of this panic by decision-makers. Consider construction which is designated as “non-essential.” It’s largely outdoors and relatively easy to continue while respecting the social distancing norms. What better time to do needed road repairs and highway construction, or complete the street-car project and even the Hawthorne bridge fiasco for which no one will ever be held accountable.