We’re way behind on this issue.

All reputable research done by reputable organizations – state health departments, universities, the Centers for Disease Control – show no negative economic impact.

We’ve seen this happen in other states. After the first few pass (restrictions) and people see the sky doesn’t fall, then it goes very quickly.

This is a public health issue. We don’t allow restaurants and bars to serve tainted foods or have cockroaches and rats. We require the help to wash their hands. We have all kinds of requirements,...