As everybody knows, the practice of “social distancing” is highly encouraged nationwide (and worldwide) to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
In California there are some people who are taking drastic measures to the next level by trying to get the police involved:
Amid the pandemic, Californians are ratting out neighbors that are coughing.https://t.co/SLX9yPVIAX
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 19, 2020
Some Coachella Valley police departments say they've started fielding 911 reports from concerned callers convinced a neighbor's overly loud sneeze or hacking cough is proof the person has the virus.https://t.co/gRbXE8BOGn
— Shane Newell (@journoshane) March 16, 2020
Here’s one example:
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Riverside County police officers have seen their 15th instance of people reporting coughing neighbors to authorities, according to the Desert Sun. The Coachella Valley, Cathedral City, and Palm Springs departments have all been receiving calls from residents concerned their neighbors have the coronavirus because they heard them sneeze or cough.
Just wow.
The growing belief that calling 911 is a universal panacea for all woes is rather depressing. I think we all used to be more self-aware, self-capable, and sensible. See : In California: Millions locked down; 911 gets calls about neighbors coughing https://t.co/TaqNX3hJ2Q DR pic.twitter.com/yZH3vCDUb9
— The Travel Insider (@thetvlinsider) March 19, 2020
"Hello, 911? My neighbor is coughing." ?https://t.co/uuzS0eJwuA
— The Registry Report (@RegistryReport) March 17, 2020
You can’t make this stuff up.
Big Brother's favorite state never disappoints. https://t.co/WbGVnXLDhw
— Anna James Zeigler (@ajzeigler) March 19, 2020
that's the spirit @GavinNewsom is looking for here in California. Next up, social credit score.
— Big Al (@ken_bourgault) March 19, 2020
The rest of the country is trying to find ways to help their sick neighbors. CA residents want them removed? Hmmm
— TVinChi (@TVinDall) March 19, 2020
Seriously people ? This virus really brings out the nutjobs doesn’t it ? https://t.co/xRcPR0mWiZ
— Smokey1954 (@Ajax2847) March 19, 2020
disband California https://t.co/LGlvxXTB9I
— Seth Mandel (@SethAMandel) March 19, 2020
Yikes!! 1984 ish.
— The Girl ⭐??⭐??⭐?? (@litmom45) March 19, 2020
"Red flag laws would NEVER be abused!" https://t.co/KGGNJJkm1g
— RBe (@RBPundit) March 19, 2020
Not at all! *Eye roll*