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Originally Posted by transplant99
Its time to get back to normal...for those that dont wish to, they dont have to. Those who do should certainly have that choice though.
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They do? Hence why the Stampede is on. Why you can walk into many businesses without a mask now. Why you can sit across from all your buddies at a restaurant now.
But let's not forget we just went through a year and half global pandemic and even when health officials say X is safe or Y is ok, many people will still hesitate. You don't just drop that overnight. That's why many people are still masking when they go indoors, or choosing not to go to big events, etc. And I support them just as much as I support a family who went to the Stampede and it was a positive experience that made them feel normal. I support people being able to choose where their line is drawn in the sand, despite it possibly being different than mine.
And regarding Stampede attendance; yes hesitancy is playing a big role, but let's not forget there are a lot of people who are in a much different financial position than they were 2 years ago and that may be contributing as well. Not to mention, little to no tourists.