Protestors gather at Michigan’s state Capitol in opposition to Gov. Whitmer's stay-at-home order, clogging the streets with their cars while others ignored organizers' pleas to stay inside their vehicles.
At her Wednesday press conference, Whitmer directly addressed the protesters saying she understands their"frustration" and is OK with people taking out their anger on her. But she mentioned healthcare workers and those who have lost loved ones to the virus and said those protesting need to understand how easy the disease can spread and that those who do die from it often have to be alone at the end.
"We know this rally endangered people," she said, adding that such activity"will put more people at risks and could prolong how long we need to be in this posture." A protest organized by "Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine" gathers people to drive around the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on April 15, 2020.He also said protesters should not block any significant roadways near the hospital, as posts on social media showed one area hospital being clogged by cars.
The order contained several provisions that were unpopular with some Michiganders, such as barring in-state travel to vacation residences and a tightening of business restrictions that included large stores having to close areas"dedicated to carpeting, flooring, furniture, garden centers, plant nurseries, or paint." State Republican lawmakers said the order unnecessarily curtailed freedoms and harmed businesses.
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