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I took a walk down the middle of Mass Ave around 7 pm tonight.
Here’s what I saw, aka a preview of what to expect starting tomorrow:
Plenty of bicycles, alcohol, pets, panhandlers and scooters.
Here’s what I did not see: Hand washing stations or outside restroom facilities.
Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.
Did not see any this morning around 10 either and really little activity at all. Did not see any hand washing stations or outside restroom facilities either.
Anyone who believes that their letters, petitions, meetings, blog posts, social media, etc. would have an affect on this inept mayor and his child staff is naïve. This is no longer about safety (and hasn’t been so for many weeks) and until people figure that out then nothing will change. There is nothing funny about this but if there was some irony, it is that the very people being hurt by this moron are likely the very same people who put him in office (again). I know the people I do business with (barber, massage therapist, many restaurant owners) all voted for him. This is a glaring view into what this country can expect from a socialist state, all brought to you in living color. As soon as you lean on the government for everything, you need to know that that same government will extract all it wants from you. Good luck with that…
And this is a surprise? It sounds like politics as usual.
A common cry is socialism when some are unhappy with government actions. Actually, letters, petitions and calls to have an effect, notably one seeking to open the economy when it would likely be better for all to continue to remain at home. Name calling without proactive participation or constructive criticism is useless. Business owners want to open facilities, so an option is offered. Is this exceedingly different from measure taken in other places. Outdoor dining is not. But, dining outdoor is not a requirement, people can choose to do this and they can bring hand sanitizer and they can make sure toilet visits occur a priori or a posteriori. So what is politics as usual: it is making tough decisions and seeking to please a large constituency. Seeking a conservative approach to open and to be safe is a laudable goal. But, personal responsibility is equally important,
Cultural shift
As the closure of Mass’ avenue becomes an accepted habit i suggest this.; Consider how many parking spaces would be lost if both ends of the avenue remained closed. Maybe large wrought iron gate entrances welcoming locals and visitor into a downtown playground culture. Extend the the use of outdoor space to business owners. by choice, the business owners could build a portable closure in the winter.
Somehow we can discourage wanting to park in front of our favorite business. Other large cities work through this hurdle. Parking or some kind of transit to bring people here. Imagine reduced frustration looking for a parking space.
All an artistic Cultural shift