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No two states are identical but Florida has larger population than New York, a larger elderly population than New York, and its economy relies heavily on tourism. Yet, in every statistic that counts, Florida has been one of the most successful states in fighting COVID-19 among states with similar demographics and New York has been an absolute failure.

Among states ruled by authoritarian Democrats, California has been the shining star. I disagree with the unconstitutional actions that have marred Newsome's tenure as California's governor, but he has been far more effective than Cuomo has been.

Basic human rights include the right to freely associate with other human beings who are willing to associate and it includes the right to exchange labor for money and/or goods necessary to feed one's family. One cannot be truly free without economic freedom.

Population density in NYC is the difference. Cuomo was behind.
Newsom has been in front.

DeSantis was slow to act. His refusal to close beaches for Spring Breakers helped spread the virus across the nation. Let’s remember that is AFTER theme parks and sports shutdown on their own.
Hasn’t been too long since he learned that people under 25 have died of the disease, or he would have schools up and running.
Not sure where you are getting your success stories. But the beaches and the state is back open and Florida cases and deaths continue to rise.

Man, that argument of freedom to go back work translates into forcing people back into dangerous situations. We know many don’t care or take this virus serious which is why we are where we are now. We see this playing out in meat processing plants, Amazon warehouses, and all across the nation. Seems like some conservatives are trying to con people into a human sacrifice to get the economy running by arguing these lockdowns are inhibiting your freedom.
Of course the people peddling this false dilemma won’t be the ones in the most harm. They’ll be in their bunkers.