Trump Says He Will Override Governors On Church Openings

[Sknyluv]

@Camp

Trump didn’t overstep.

He declared Churches essential and told Governor to call him if they disagree.

Makes for a good soundbite. How exactly will he override a governor that disagrees?

[DougBH]

@zantax

Like any other public space, they need to mask up and limit numbers and maintain social distance. Given the whole super spreader thing. I see no reason either of those are unnecessary infringements on their right to worship. Churches can increase the number of services if necessary to make up for smaller crowds. A blanket closure is an unnecessary infringement.

Trump needs to pick a different battle. Let the states handle this, with the courts stepping in if the state goes too far.

[Sknyluv]

@DougBH

Trump needs to pick a different battle. Let the states handle this, with the courts stepping in if the state goes too far.

He needs his supporters to believe that he cares about their faith.

[Jamerican]

A little red meat for the cult members of American Evangelicalism.

[mobulis]

@WuWei

fiRSt AmEndMeNt

Is irrelevant.

[ohknow35]

Close down the media and watch them scream though.

[GrandWazoo]

One thing you can take to the bank. Trump won’t be in any church this Sunday.

[Jamerican]

@GrandWazoo

Trump won’t be in any church this Sunday.

Trump isn’t a church goer, but he’ll probably will for a photo op and that’s about it.

[merickson]

If social distancing measures, when applied to churches, are against the first amendment, wouldn’t fire codes (number of exits, max. capacity, etc.) be also?

I’m curious though, does the first amendment require that the DoJ sue the states, or does it forbid the DoJ from suing the state(s) in this regard. Is action by the DoJ promoting religion?

[moonshine]

Start taxing every church that opens

[Camp]

Governor’s don’t get to disagree with freedom of religion and the right to worship… safely of course.

Let them make this brave stand against the nursing home killer that avoids big box stores.

Should be quite a spectacle.

[Camp]

Spectacular.

Don’t give an inch.

[AlexMcAlpine]

@hwyflier

You’re really good at telling churches what to do and how to act.

He’s expressing his opinion here.

I doubt if he’s writing a letter to all the churches telling them how to act, too

[AlexMcAlpine]

@Camp

Governor’s don’t get to disagree with freedom of religion and the right to worship

How is asking/telling people to worship from their homes suppressing religion?

It’s an attempt to keep old people from dying prematurely.

Frankly, I say let 'em all congregate and worship. If they’re right and no one gets sick, no harm done.

If they’re wrong, well, God will take care of em all, so no harm done…

[Camp]

Turn that around.

How is opening the church with safe protocols endangering the elderly and inform?

It’s fun and easy using projection.

[JayJay]

@DougBH

@zantax

Like any other public space, they need to mask up and limit numbers and maintain social distance. Given the whole super spreader thing. I see no reason either of those are unnecessary infringements on their right to worship. Churches can increase the number of services if necessary to make up for smaller crowds. A blanket closure is an unnecessary infringement.

Trump needs to pick a different battle. Let the states handle this, with the courts stepping in if the state goes too far.

He’s not picking a battle.

He’s tossing out read meat.

[Camp]

That’s funny considering what Biden did today.

[Jamerican]

So what’s the liability if people get sick and/or die?
A couple of churches that opened back up are back to closed again.

[JayJay]

@Camp

That’s funny considering what Biden did today.

What Biden did is irrelevant. I’m talking about Trump.

Focus…

[TommyLucchese]

Throwing red meat to the God Squad. So what. He won’t do anything.