In Belgium some even held lockdown parties before the ban went into effect.

Some people crossed borders to go shopping this weekend because only pharmacies and super markets were open.

Those who aren't taking it seriously yet are really visible.

My manager's manager changed her Facebook's profile pic with a #stayhome slogan but she expects us to come tomorrow monday morning.

So, yes, we need a strong government in those trying times.

I would be a bit more sympathetic here. The people who are running these business are also thinking about their employees and others. It's a hard pill to swallow, it's not purely motivated out of greed.

You lose your health insurance if you get fired. You can't pay rent. I do think you're right though the only way this will work in the US is by forced Order.

They could be paid to close.