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This is why the media needs to be shut down.

This is just misinformation, it's basically a political post.

What does "widely" matter in the 21st century?

Going home to my suburb vs a town 1000 km away (both in the US) matters why?

What evidence do we have these protests particularly spread the virus vs shopping?

No have no evidence it spread the virus at all, 'if' that matters a great deal. Many scientists don't think it does, and many do.

So call it for what it is, the Guardian wants to hit at Trump supporters.

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Somebody sounds disappointed that their rally got criticized.

Its easy to 'hit at' folks who are making big mistakes. Attending a crowded rally during a pandemic? For god's sake, its shooting fish in a barrel to find fault with that.

The evidence was given in the article. Perhaps reading it would be informative.

Could you explain to me mathematically why someone going back to a place with low cases like .01% is different to a place where cases are .5% within the USA?

What affect does that have over the next four years?

(Well assume a hopeful case of there is a cure or vaccine in about four years)

That's the articles angle, so then let's talk about that. Why does it matter mathematically overall if it's wide while within the USAs borders.

Because it spreads the disease. To different populations that are all trying to stay separate and safe. Its a jerk move by people who, in the name of personal freedom, are infringing on others egregiously by increasing their risk of terrible disease and death.

But you know all this. It was the point of the whole exercise - "Look at me! I'm flaunting your efforts at safety! Because I'm greedy and selfish!"

I am not a Republican nor a Democrat supporter, anyone can see the level of partisanship over this is nauseating.

Plenty of people are going hungry and missing housing payments, we have a depression era economic crisis. Still people eat up whatever liberal/conservative spin and lies from the station that meets their fancy.

Should we really be hating each other during a massive economic crisis? People we have never met who are struggling to get food and housing? Either for workers protesting or workers passionately endorsing authoritarian measures and fear.

We should be united, and we are being so easily manipulated.

Agreed. Its ridiculous to go armed to the capitol or whatever, yelling about personal freedom. When a reasonable conversation can be had anywhere.

I suggest folks write their congressperson. Instead of endangering the public with pointless rallys.

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