Readers respond to last week’s Feedback Friday topic, which was:
Reopening Our Economy: Venues & Events. Do you feel comfortable returning to public venues and events?
Here’s what you said:
Are you comfortable returning to sports and entertainment venues/events, as well as some sense of normalcy? Outdoors, yes. Indoors with anyone double-vaccinated, yes.
Are you cautiously approaching public spaces? How comfortable are you with the reopening plans in place? Pretty comfortable.
Are we—as communities, cities, states, and a nation—on the right path toward recovery from the pandemic? I believe so.
Steve Onken, Odenton
I am highly supportive of businesses reopening at full capacity as it enables employers, employees, and staff to resume their professional and personal goals. Science remains paramount and ALL should be incentivized to become vaccinated. Thus, I personally believe reopening MD’s economy should be directly tied to MD’s vaccination rate, which Governor Hogan has touted as increasing daily. At this time, I choose to socialize with other vaccinated people and would feel comfortable attending public events (like sporting events, live shows, music events, festivals, etc...) once the majority of the populace is vaccinated. Once the science community affirms that we have reached herd immunity, then I would be personally supportive of the removal of all COVID-19 restrictions currently placed upon our local businesses.
Jake Madore, Annapolis
It's premature. We've waited a year. We can wait another few months to ensure that enough people are vaccinated and we can stop the press of COVID19.
Kathy Konka, Annapolis
It is far past time to open the economy, open stores, restaurants, and schools. Yes, protect the fragile folks in the population, but let the rest of us go about our business. This is especially true now as increasing numbers have had the COVID virus, have proven immune/resistant, or been vaccinated. And we can clearly see that there is little difference in hospitalization or infection rates in those areas that are not required to wear the 'damn masks'.
Daryl Hodge, Arnold
Open up the economy 100%.
John Blauvelt, Arnold
There should not be limits on any businesses or events. If people are uncomfortable going, they can opt out. But there are many people who feel comfortable and would love to support local businesses. These opportunities should not be limited!
Alexandra Schott, Annapolis
