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Thu Apr 9, 2020, 08:38 AM Apr 2020

Barr says 'draconian' lockdown measures should be reexamined by May [View all]

Source: The Hill

Attorney General William Barr late Wednesday suggested that the federal government in May should begin relaxing some of the "draconian" social-distancing restrictions imposed throughout the U.S.

Barr said in an interview ... that the U.S. had to be "very careful" to ensure some of the measures being "adopted are fully justified, and there are not alternative ways of protecting people" amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

"I think, you know, when this — when this period of time is — at the end of April expires, I think we have to allow people to adapt more than we have and not just tell people to go home and hide under the bed, but allow them to use other ways – social distancing and other means – to protect themselves," he said.

Barr noted that the U.S. is in a situation "akin to wartime" and that "the government can impose certain limitations" in those scenarios. But he said that the Justice Department would continue to keep an eye on any actions that "restrict people's liberty."

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/491940-barr-says-draconian-lockdown-measures-should-be-reexamined-by-may



The comments arrived as the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, continued to climb in the U.S. As of Thursday morning, the U.S. had reported roughly 432,000 confirmed cases of the virus and more than 14,800 deaths from it.
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The Eminent Doctor William Barr has spoken! Auggie Apr 2020 #1
Beat me to it Roy Rolling Apr 2020 #62
when the awards for crooked fucking assholes are given out, Barr will be near the top of the list NRaleighLiberal Apr 2020 #2
+1. Trump cannot succeed without Barr and Moscow Mitch. dalton99a Apr 2020 #37
When did Barr get degrees in Medicine or epidemiology? Sloumeau Apr 2020 #3
At the same time the pResident did, I assume. pazzyanne Apr 2020 #15
My late mother had this comeback when confronted by a Doctor.... ProudMNDemocrat Apr 2020 #31
If we could safeinOhio Apr 2020 #4
What is worse to me, gab13by13 Apr 2020 #18
Great...more asinine words from another administration imbecile... Moostache Apr 2020 #5
THIS! Lochloosa Apr 2020 #8
"If you want to ensure MORE dead" Texin Apr 2020 #29
YEP. It is the plan. They're happy all these people are going to die. nt Nay Apr 2020 #44
+1000. EOM TruckFump Apr 2020 #51
What the Hell has he any business saying this.... ashredux Apr 2020 #6
So his asshole boss can say Submariner Apr 2020 #10
Like his boss - ugly on the outside and ugly on the inside. nt DURHAM D Apr 2020 #7
Didn't know that the epidemic situation was part of the Justice Dept. LiberalFighter Apr 2020 #9
He's channeling that GOP philosopher Calvin Coolidge jayschool2013 Apr 2020 #12
Critter Must Have Left His Medical Degree In His Other Pants, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #11
LOL... pazzyanne Apr 2020 #16
I see barr still has access to his crack pipe. nt Javaman Apr 2020 #13
After seeing him fail at being a AG duforsure Apr 2020 #14
Barr needs his head examined today. marble falls Apr 2020 #17
Only after they try fixing it by dropping it on a cement sidewalk. LiberalFighter Apr 2020 #19
Got it. Social distancing is draconian, but detaining people indefinitely without trial Mc Mike Apr 2020 #20
Really great point Marthe48 Apr 2020 #22
Thanks, Marthe. They do this shite on purpose. nt Mc Mike Apr 2020 #26
👆 What Mc Mike said flibbitygiblets Apr 2020 #54
you go first you miserable p.o.s. Marthe48 Apr 2020 #21
How much more PROOF do we need? bluestarone Apr 2020 #23
Barr's been given orders duforsure Apr 2020 #24
I see some folks who will enjoy their Draconian lockdown measures bucolic_frolic Apr 2020 #25
so, what is barr to do with it? AllaN01Bear Apr 2020 #27
The federal government has no power to do what Dr. Barr suggests. n/t Laelth Apr 2020 #28
By expounding on epidemiology... dchill Apr 2020 #30
Why can't this asshole catch it? CanonRay Apr 2020 #32
Trump wants everything open by election day left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 #33
There's never a plan Midnightwalk Apr 2020 #34
+1. Good analysis. yonder Apr 2020 #36
Trump Administration: "Full speed ahead!" Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2020 #35
Bald dude doing a superman header across the inside of the boat gets me, every time. AtheistCrusader Apr 2020 #41
It's like he went limp as he surrendered... Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2020 #43
Fuck him Docreed2003 Apr 2020 #38
Barr requires some draconian lock up. mjvpi Apr 2020 #39
They should be examined weekly. AtheistCrusader Apr 2020 #40
So the Federalist Society asshole wants to play doctor................FUCK YOU turbinetree Apr 2020 #42
GOP assembling it's talking points - Science be Damned! BlueIdaho Apr 2020 #45
Another administration official who slept in a Holiday Inn last night shares his opinion. nt hay rick Apr 2020 #46
Why Is Barr Not Already In Prison? DanieRains Apr 2020 #47
For that matter, why didn't Ken Starr go to prison? StevieM Apr 2020 #57
So... Wuddles440 Apr 2020 #48
They are going to torpedo this thing. Initech Apr 2020 #49
why even put this crap out as news, he's nothing but a crimonal mob fixer. This crap should not yaesu Apr 2020 #50
Fat Willie's portfolio must have taken a hit. nt Progressive Jones Apr 2020 #52
It doesn't seem draconian to me. I think I'll have another bong rip. :) brewens Apr 2020 #53
Has this nasty prick taken the covid toilet challenge yet? Blues Heron Apr 2020 #55
He wants us out boosting the economy? forgotmylogin Apr 2020 #56
You know it's hard to decide who is the biggest asshole in that incompetent Jackass's sycophant musclecar6 Apr 2020 #58
Americans don't have the patience to stay DeminPennswoods Apr 2020 #59
Barr is a fascist. Beware my friends. nt Hotler Apr 2020 #60
He's just mad because he can't fit under his bed. n/t captain jack Apr 2020 #61
This from the asshole who wanted congressional approval on the suspension of civil rights Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2020 #63
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