In George Pyle’s April 26 column, “Give no support to a different kind of contagion,” his implied contention that the current lockdown is an “inconvenience” that all good citizens should happily follow demonstrates that he lacks understanding of some basic truths.
First, there is some evidence that the lockdown was/is unnecessary, at least for large portions of the country. Second, most people (the producers) want to work rather than accept government support.
Though it may disappoint you, they are not demonstrating for more government handouts. They are protesting the shut down of their livelihood and merely want to get back to work. Many have worked long years to gain and sustain a living through small or large businesses.
I believe that most of them consider the destruction of their years of labor much more than an "inconvenience." They fought hard for economic security. Are you really surprised they would fight to keep it?
Steven Jorgensen, Cedar City
