Should Covid-19 physical distancing rules in schools change from 6 feet to 3 feet apart?

Asked by KTVZ

768 Votes

Should Covid-19 physical distancing rules in schools change from 6 feet to 3 feet apart?

72%

Yes, they should change! Yes, they should change!

28%

No, this is not good! No, this is not good!

72%

Yes, they should change!

I think loosening some Covid-19 restrictions will allow schools to return to full time instructions. I think our priority should be getting them back in the classroom so they're... Show More

I think loosening some Covid-19 restrictions will allow schools to return to full time instructions. I think our priority should be getting them back in the classroom so they're learning isn't hampered. Show Less

12 Comments

Robert Northrup

Schools should never have been closed. This whole thing has been a political tragedy to prove government has the power to make us bend our knees to them.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:40:00 -0600

Mask mandate needs to fully stop in every work place. Social distancing as well. Enough is enough. We have our right, to have our free right to choose for our self's back!

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:33:59 -0600

Greg Moore

Comments on other side are comical. Claims they are relying on "experts", but they lack critical thinking... never asking for the science used for 6' distancing, and ignore the Oxford/Harvard experts saying 3' is all that is necessary for school. They ignore real world examples. Ignore the harm.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:19:29 -0600

Greg Moore

The science is clear - 6' distancing in schools is not necessary, which is why Europe goes by 1m (3.2'). 6' prevents schools from having more than 1/3rd capacity/instruction, & kids from even remotely normal social interaction. READ THE SCIENCE: https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:48:40 -0600

Greg Moore

And with masks, people are allowed to cram into airplanes with 6", rather than 6' distancing, with different "cohorts" every time... but kids can't be allowed 3' apart? More science for those that care about it.... Harvard suggesting 3': https://dailyvoice.com/massachusetts/worcester/school

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 21:10:50 -0600

Tawnya McPhetridge

Kids are already in masks that they don't need to be in!! They don't need to social distance too. There is no science for them to be 6 feel apart or even 3 feet apart! Kids need to be kids! They all need to be on school full time! If teachers are vaccinated why do kids have to wear masks?

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:08:05 -0600

Sandy Thompson

There should not be a mandatory amount. Let the huggers be huggers! Take away physical contact and just makes people more depressed

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 15:18:40 -0500

k san

Whatever the science says!!

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 18:38:26 -0600

Dave Voiles

Have we lost our collective minds?? Do you really think the virus knows the difference between 3 or 6 feet? Apparently it DOES know that when you sit down to eat it's not allowed to infect others when you take off your mask. We have become a dumbed down society.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:56:25 -0400

Christena

This shouldn't even be a concern.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 22:53:46 -0500

28%

No, this is not good!

I don't agree this with loosening Covid-19 restrictions. It's not safe and we are putting our children and the staff at risk. We should follow the CDC guidelines.

I don't agree this with loosening Covid-19 restrictions. It's not safe and we are putting our children and the staff at risk. We should follow the CDC guidelines. Show Less

3 Comments

Judi L Leisey

No since there are some parents that are sending their kids to school when they have a positive test.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:08:20 -0500

Greg Moore

Judi, how big of a problem is that? The science is saying that it is not a statistically relevant issue? Because the most infinitesimally small risk may be possible, you would hurt kids? The kids are not at even remotely significant risk. Teachers are immunized. Concerned? Stay home.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:44:57 -0500

Judy Ostrom-Dixon

Just a little bit longer and we can go back to normal!!!!

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:17:53 -0600

P Robbins

We need to continue following CDC guidelines or we will , again, make matters worse. To keep schools open, follow the CDC guidelines. When they change, we can change. We shouldn't try to be "smarter" than the experts.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:24:31 -0600

Greg Moore

So, do you still oppose the reduction now that the CDC has come out concluding that 3' is adequate?

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:32:37 -0500

Is the U.S. doing enough to help India's COVID crisis?

Asked by Tucker Newkirk

1 Vote

Is the U.S. doing enough to help India's COVID crisis?

100%

They could be doing more They could be doing more

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We need to take care of the US first We need to take care of the US first

100%

They could be doing more

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We need to take care of the US first

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Is a college education still a good investment?

Asked by News-Press Now

151 Votes

Is a college education still a good investment?

57%

YES YES

43%

NO NO

57%

YES

4 Comments

Elizabeth Spalding

You can parse this argument forever on what 'college' means vs trade school etc. But rather than be caught up with semantics,-- higher education, whatever and however you define or categorize it, is always the investment with the highest ROR.

Tue, 11 May 2021 22:25:19 -0400

John

It depends on the degree but you are more likely to get a good job if you have one.

Sun, 09 May 2021 12:19:02 -0400

Steven Puderbaugh

The country will always need educated people: writers, scientists, mathematicians, musicians that no vocational school can educate.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:46:25 -0400

Patricia Bond

It provides professional training that will last a lifetime. I completed my Bachelor's degree and Master's Degree and has served me well throughout my life in employed and personal growth.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:09:02 -0400

43%

NO

2 Comments

Fred Colbern

I have NO respect for the "technical" people that come from college engineering schools. They are nothing but a bunch of overeducated techno-computer nerds who think they are better than the rest of us.

Tue, 11 May 2021 19:56:18 -0400

Renee Xoxx

The only reason your Master's Degree serves you well is because society only "counts" formal education. Case in point with yes #1. I understand the need to ascertain that person can perform the duties of his or her chosen profession, but another demonstration could as easily suffice.

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:45:00 -0400

Should Covid-19 physical distancing rules in schools change from 6 feet to 3 feet apart?

72% Yes, they should change! Yes, they should change!

28% No, this is not good! No, this is not good!

72% Yes, they should change!

28% No, this is not good!

Is the U.S. doing enough to help India's COVID crisis?

100% They could be doing more They could be doing more

0% We need to take care of the US first We need to take care of the US first

100% They could be doing more

0% We need to take care of the US first

Is a college education still a good investment?

57% YES YES

43% NO NO

57% YES

43% NO

72%

Yes, they should change! Yes, they should change!

28%

No, this is not good! No, this is not good!

72%

Yes, they should change!

28%

No, this is not good!

100%

They could be doing more They could be doing more

0%

We need to take care of the US first We need to take care of the US first

100%

They could be doing more

0%

We need to take care of the US first

57%

YES YES

43%

NO NO

57%

YES

43%

NO