“It's too early to lift out restrictions” 58% US media opinion poll

"Removing restrictions is too early" 58% US media opinion poll April 22 12:31

According to a poll conducted by the US mainstream media Wall Street Journal and NBC TV targeting 900 people across the United States between the 13th and the 15th of this month, nearly 60% of respondents are cautious about restarting economic activities. Is shown.

According to the survey, 58% of the respondents said that the restriction on going out was too early, while 32% answered that the restriction on going out was too long. More people were worried about the expansion.

In addition, as a result of analyzing the respondents of the survey by party, 77% of Democratic supporters and 57% of non-partisan respondents said that "releasing restrictions on going out is too early", while Republican supporters also gave similar answers. 39% of the respondents, conversely 48% of respondents said that “restriction on going out is too long,” accounting for nearly half of all respondents requesting that economic activity be resumed, and differences in opinion among the parties are emerging.

90% state and capital restrictions on going out

As of the 20th in the United States, measures have been taken to restrict residents from going out in 45 states, which is 90% of the total in the United States, and in Washington, the capital.

Many states prohibit all employees and employees from attending work, except for police, health care workers, supermarket clerk, and people in occupations required to maintain social infrastructure such as electricity, gas, water, and public transportation. In eastern New York, companies that violate the law are subject to fines and penalties such as the closure of offices.

In addition, Southern Oklahoma states that only residents over the age of 65 and people with chronic illnesses should refrain from going out and stay at home.

On the other hand, five states in the Midwest, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Southern Arkansas, do not take measures to restrict residents from going out.

For that reason, Governor of South Dakota said in a press conference yesterday, "I trust that people in South Dakota will act responsibly to prevent the spread of the infection."

Also, some states are moving towards a gradual resumption of economic activity, including South Florida's opening of beaches and parks in some areas for limited time on the 17th. From the 20th, Southern South Carolina has approved the reopening of some industries, including clothing stores, bookstores, and flower shops.

Political speculation behind the demonstrations

In the United States, since the middle of this month, when President Trump announced guidelines for resuming economic activity, a series of demonstrations calling for relaxation of curb restrictions and resumption of economic activity have continued throughout the United States.

Demonstrations are occurring in at least 28 states across the country, including eastern Pennsylvania, Midwest Michigan, southern Florida, and western California, including 200 in front of the state legislature, Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania. People who transcend people gathered.

Participants raised a placard calling for the resumption of economic activities, and said, "I'm having a hard time living because of restrictions on going out."

Some of the participants were angry and some seemed to be confused, as some were rushing to the police officers who guarded them.

Kate Camaro, who is raising five children, said, “I ran an individual travel agency, but I lost my job. My husband's income was halved. I had enough compensation. I can't afford to pay my mortgage. As far as I know, few people have enough money to live for months without any income. I have to deal with this situation. " , I was appealing that I should remove the regulation as soon as possible and resume my work.

While some people complain about the impact on their lives or make them dissatisfied, the American media reports that there is also political speculation behind the demonstration. Many of the demonstrations were hosted by conservative groups close to the ruling party and the Republican Party, and were called by groups that support President Trump.A demonstration in Lansing, the capital of Michigan, in the Midwest on 15th of this month. It has been clarified that it was sponsored by a conservative organization.

Michigan has the third largest number of people killed by infection in the United States, and Governor Whitmer, a member of the opposition and Democratic Party, extended the restrictions on going out by the end of this month earlier this month, and in principle, residents are prohibited from visiting other houses. Did.

In response to this, some residents have lined up with their own cars toward the state's government building to express their intention to protest, and the state is also protesting.

In an interview, conservative executive Matt Silly called for the demonstration, "The demonstration shows that residents do not submit to the governor's orders and protest. I've been spending too much time on my home, afflicting many families. ”

"I agree with President Trump's plans to gradually restart the economy. This is a very solid plan. It should be noted that physical, mental and economic health is deteriorating. That is what President Trump is trying to convey. "He strongly supported President Trump's policy.

The factory of a vehicle parts company managed by Mr. Silly was in full operation when I interviewed last month before the state's emergency declaration was issued, but sales have dropped by 75% since the restriction on going out was issued. As experts say, the peak of the state's infection has passed. Since the new coronavirus will not be wiped out, it is impossible to stay in the house until it is wiped out. You should be able to return to. "