Letter: Distancing is necessary

Remember the M&M boys? Now we have the Q&M sequel.

Clark County Councilors Eileen Quiring and Gary Medvigy are attempting to bully Dr. Alan Melnick and other county health officers into prematurely lifting life-saving rules enacted by the governor. Why?

It can’t be public opinion — about 80 percent of both Democrats and Republicans believe social distancing should be maintained.

It can’t be science — it is indisputable that social distancing is key, and all models indicate this important condition should remain currently. In fact, most every leader, except a few Republican governors, supports this.

Then why? Medvigy tips his hand, stating, “We’ve essentially destroyed the fabric of society … (and) now it’s dragging on.”

Interpretation: Let’s jump on the current wave of nonsense that uses the word freedom to justify endangering people’s lives because I’ve lost my patience.

Social distancing is not easy. It is inconvenient. It is emotionally and financially difficult. But it is absolutely necessary. I am proud of Clark County residents who are making these continued sacrifices. I am not proud of our shortsighted councilors who ride the wave of disinformation and shortsightedness in order to justify the nonsense coming out of the mouth of our president.