03/22/2020
I've said and stood by the fact that the 'push for $15' was going to close small businesses, push the mom & pop stores to close and make the rich richer. The mandatory shut down of stores due to the covid-19 is going to make that reality!!
Below are some logical words I stole from a friend's post....
We, here in Illinois, have shut down 'non essential' businesses and stores. Stores that provide food, toiletries, and pharmaceutical supplies stay open. These are an absolute must. We also have restaurant access for delivery and pickup. I believe that pickup orders are mandated to be curb side. So far all good as the governor is afforded that form of power (for lack of a better term).
So, the malls are shut down. Not sure if restaurants in the malls are allowed to remain open for pickup/delivery but clothing stores are forced shut. So far so good.
Here's where things get a little tricky. We have a Walmart in town that happens to provide pharmaceuticals, foods, and toiletries. They also sell clothing, sporting goods, electronics, toys, and home goods. I don't step inside of Walmart stores personally but have been told that all products inside of their stores are available for purchase.
In the spirit of fairness and balance, should the clothing, home goods, sporting goods, toys, and electronics sections of this form of store be off limits for purchase until this state wide ban is lifted?
Do stores like Walmart and Target get exceptions because, as our governor mentioned specifically in his speech, they have offered their parking lots for mobile testing sites. The malls that are closed tight actually have massive parking lots that are completely empty.
The previous point brings me to my final question. In a time of 'social distancing', does consolidating shoppers into box stores for goods and services along with cramming mobile test sites on top of that seem logical in helping people distance themselves as recommended?