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Your restaurants would be open if their customers would wear a mask while not eating or drinking. European countries have proven this. Also, the reason restaurants are targeted is because that’s where cases are traced too. Indiana doesn’t appear to publish specific data, but here in California I believe upwards of 75% of infections were traced back to restaurants and bars. That’s why they are now outdoor only.
100% agree
100% Disagree
Testing and tracing is too flawed to draw conclusions.
You lost me in the first paragraph when you called Robert Irvine “World Class”. He lied about his military career & should have been fired.
It’s obvious you eat to live vs live to eat. Big difference. And you putting up with bad service isn’t keeping them open another week either. What an ego.
Who is this guy again?
YES. 100% agree!
Many politicians (especially our twitter in chief) actually reacted too late to Covid 19, costing tens of thousands of lives. If we had done a better job earlier, the restaurants might be in better financial health today.
Totally agree with you David. Had there been a consistent and scientifically driven response from the top, “normal” would’ve already happened.
Thank you for writing this Greg. It is too bad we cannot pull ourselves out of the political quagmire that has been created in our country prior to, and with this situation, as that prolongs the painful process of progressing beyond it. To take a broad paint brush and stroke this as a federal government failing, or to finger point and call names and blame others for “not wearing a mask”, further delays what we all want, which is fact-based problem solving and progress toward getting back to a productive society. One that supports the small businesses and restaurants you are talking about, Greg. As a small business owner, I agree with your premise, “I submit that history will write that the government reaction to this pandemic needlessly created one of the most destructive financial results in history.” The average, everyday citizen did not create this challenge, and from what I have experienced, and by the commentary I have read up to this point, we are not doing much to solve it, either. Perhaps the finger pointing, name calling and emotional reactions should take a back seat to mature, objective study and research. If the population of this “free” country we live in took a bit more responsibility and held local government responsible (that is who is making decisions for the over reach Greg is pointing out, not federal government), did not blindly accept their largely fear-driven decrees(fear of losing elections, not lives), we may be much closer to a community capable of keeping our neighbor’s businesses thriving, and our handling of this virus, reasonably manageable. Make no mistake this overreach is not merely affecting restaurants and small business, it is impacting, negatively, many other aspects of our communities and the emotional well being of countless Hoosiers. In support of Greg’s point, this is causing much more damage. much more severe damage, than anyone in local government is tracking. Please folks do not forget these decision makers who are “moving the goal posts” are paid by us, they work for us, at our discretion, not the other way around.
Early in this I posted on social media that we needed to support the local restaurants and establishments we love if we want to keep them. Tip better than normal, patronize them well, but also get in and out so the precious “table turn” could help them survive and thrive. Unfortunately fear has gripped many. Yes, COVID IS real. Many have gotten sick, several have died, but the majority have recovered (or are quarantining to recover). Folks, we’ve got this!
“Several have Died” Really, just several? Long term after affects are real and serious, and it now appears that immunity after the virus is not completely there, increased numbers of children are becoming infected, schools are closing again. I know of people that have died and been hospitalized. Unfortunate fear?? This isn’t something to be taken lightly and if we don’t use extreme caution it will close us down even further.
I support restaurants though carry out and outside dining. I and others are not yet comfortable with a cozy indoor dining. And, I dod applaud the government in taking steps to limit the impact and respectfully opine that had measures been adopted on a national level much earlier, the extensive impacts of the pandemic could have been significantly decreased. That, coupled with other site specific measures, be they by locality or county or other subarea, would perhaps have been better alternatives to allow restaurants and other businesses to minimize impact. Indianapolis is not unique in downtown woes as telecommuting impacts affect many cities. However, a longer term concern or goal is to attract trips to and activity in downtown past-pandemic. All must move ahead; people are opting with their feet in light of this airborne virus for which some are not ready and wiling to take the risk – not yet. One indeed misses that bar seat and favorite beverage but must now tow the line and accept the table or carry out. I too suggest others do so as well.
Very thoughtful and precise commentary Greg.
Well, things started to open up and you saw what happened, stupidity happened, so it will have to stay this way for a while if you want to stay safe and well.
Greg, if you don’t leave it up to the politicians to help keep us alive you know what happens. You saw what happened when things started to open up, and see what happens at colleges and universities and with people that just want to party.