Throughout this thread -- and the other 4 threads you've discussed Covid measures -- you keep saying things like "it's not illegal (yet) to have a different opinion" and "I only ask that you accept that others have opinions that differ."

And the thing is, nobody is trying to silence you. But you keep pointing out opinions that you disagree with, and basically stating that they shouldn't be stating their opinion.

I mean, maybe I'm misreading this, but it seems like you're implying that because CNN's opinion on indoor dining during Covid is harmful to the restaurant industry, they shouldn't share it. It's weird, you keep insisting that others should be accepting of your opinion, and then being the least accepting person here about opinions you disagree with.

CNN published this: (https://www.cnn.com/2012/05/18/health/jampolis-dangers-dr... ) Should they not publish their opinion on the health dangers of Soda because the Soda industry employs people?

CNN published this: (https://www.cnn.com/2014/01/23/living/teens-driving-texti... ) Should they not have because of the auto industry?

CNN published this: (https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/06/health/smoking-mental-illn... ) Should they not have because the tobacco industry employed people?

What's the threat threshold that makes that opinion worth publishing? I get you disagree about the danger posed by Covid, but the bottom line is millions of Americans are concerned about it, and are looking for resources about the dangers.

Personally, I'm not super into the idea of censoring a free press because you disagree about how risky it is to eat dinner during Covid. But I guess you're cool with it because you have a different opinion.

You have pretty well nailed it. These folks calling for action by "represntaives of the people" are absolutely clueless. The people that they reference are simply trying to maximize an 8 year gig before they jump to the other chamber.

I clearly meant I support your freedom to do those things 100% (like you wearing a mask, etc.). Any idiot who can read would understand that.

It's pretty clear to me that ohiocatfan1 was saying that he 100% supports my right to do these things:

" I just wear a mask. Why? Because it's super easy to do, I have no reason not to, and it's the decent thing to do. I do it for the exact same reason I give up my seat to the elderly on the subway, or hold the door open for people. Common courtesy.

I mean, I guess instead, I could march on the capital, plot to kidnap the Governor of Michigan or whatever, and stamp my feet so everybody knows how smart I am. But I'd rather just participate in society like an adult and do all the very tiny, easy things I can do to try and put Covid behind us. Even if their efficacy is questionable."

So, he's just asking that I consider that some people don't want to extend common courtesies and participate in society like adults. And I've not only considered that, but seen it very clearly since March of 2020.