Gruters' survey needs to buy a clue

This came via the Sarasotavoices e-list - in response to Joe Gruters' "survey" of sentiment about whether Sarasota's beaches should be reopened right away:

It is not a question of whether we re-open this or that, because we will, of course.

It is, rather, a question of "When?"

When will we know the rate of infections in our City or County or political district has dropped below the re-transmission rate?

When we we have tested a sufficient number of our citizens to understand the scope of the COVID-19 Pandemic in our neck of the woods?

When will the data indicate that a tourist destination might safely open its attractions so as to draw vectors from neighboring counties, states or nations to our shores?

When will we have an established efficacious protocol for treating COVID-19?

And, of course, when will we have a vaccine?

The survey is simply silly as it seeks a decision based upon insufficient information. 

No way to prosecute a war.

State Senator Joe Gruters jg@joegruters.com	8:14 AM (4 hours ago)

On Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission is set to discuss opening up beaches throughout Sarasota County. As we approach that discussion, I want to know what YOU think about the issue. Please take the poll below and let me know your thoughts! Should Sarasota County open up our beaches? Click on a response below to share your position ⚪ Yes, fully open them up! ⚪ Open, but only for "essential activities" (re: walk/swim) ⚪ No, keep them closed! ⚪ Other