On the GOP and Immunity

McConnell, Trump, and their henchmen intend to make immunity for businesses from claims arising from the virus one of their principal objectives in the next round of stimulus negotiations. On a related note, it appears that some businesses are already requiring workers and customers to sign waivers before entering their premises.

Would you patronize a business that required you to sign a virus waiver? Is this a good way to regain consumer confidence? I don’t think so.

The Republicans are making it clear that they view our current economic problems as a function of inadequate supply, which can be resolved by providing legal and financial aid to producers. They’re wrong. The real issue is demand, which won’t recover until a much larger segment of the population is convinced that they can associate with other people without catching the virus.