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I think OP’s point is that the governor’s hypocrisy is evidence that the sensible public health policy is actually wrong, rather than evidence that the governor simply sees himself as above the rules. Which one is more likely?

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I'm not sure if you're referring to me as OP or easytiger but my point is I have the (completely reasonable!) expectation that elected officials will act with integrity with regards to the policies they enact.

I was referring to easytiger. That’s the tragedy of this: People will look at this and conclude that the rules are ridiculous, rather than conclude that the governor is simply an asshole. And this conclusion will cost lives unnecessarily. (R) political leaders are already amplifying this conclusion, to the detriment of public health. Thanks, Newsom.

Thanks for your rewording. Yes that was my intent.

I do also however do not quite agree with your assertion of "costing lives", but that is another discussion.

Thanks for clarifying. I agree with your assessment.

If these politicians had any compunction, they would repeal the restrictions which experience had taught them were intolerable.

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