Letter: You cannot treat Livermore and Oakland the same

Make rules fit the location -- it's time to apply common sense to our precautions.

It’s time to apply common
sense to our precautions

I do believe the shelter-in-place order was the right thing to do and was a big help.

The governor has insisted all his decisions are based on science. He has been reluctant to share what that science is or where he is getting it. When we understand the source, we are more willing to accept.

This science shows that, with social distancing, masks and good sense, we can go to the supermarket, hardware store and liquor store and minimize the risk.

This same science apparently says with the same precautions, we are at high risk if going to a clothing store, other local business or to church.

Isn’t it time to apply some common sense to our precautions? This is a big country; we must recognize that one size does not fit all. You cannot treat Livermore and Oakland the same. Make rules fit the location.

Roy Cavellini
Livermore

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