6/3/20 In New Jersey

With a few disgusting exceptions (see the Bellmawr gym incident) , we think New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has done a good job with the lockdown. Of course the state is allowing protests this week.

Some have pointed out the hypocrisy of allowing protests while closing gyms and nail salons.  SaveJersey.com reports Murphy isn't happy about it:

“I put those into different orbits,” added Murphy, arguing that Floyd’s death “highlights systemic racism and the stain that slavery still leaves in our country today...I would say to anybody who goes out: You have the absolute right to go out peacefully and rightfully protest, but please be smart about your health,” Murphy continued. “The decision to go out or not go out, as long as you do it responsibly, safely and peacefully that’s a decision, I would say, in this particular instance, I would leave to the individuals.”

The lockdown's over man. The protests nullified it.