By Mark Weyermuller -
Throughout the country, "Reopen America" rallies are happening almost daily. I attended one Saturday with about 200 people on the Illinois/Wisconsin state line.
The mood was upbeat with much hope and optimism that a plan to get back to normal was underway. Participants had wore patriotic tee shirts, MAGA hats, and carried American flags. Some have said the Tea Party is gone, but it appears to alive and well here. One man held a sign saying “Enough is Enough."
The COVID-19 virus has had a devastating effect on our country. At this point, many people under the leadership of President Trump want to have a plan to reopen now.
My plan is to take precautions, protect the vulnerable, go back to work safely, and reopen America now. Most businesses have plans in place to reopen using self distancing and a variety of other safety precessions.
Here is a video from the Illinois event with a variety of interviews: https://youtu.be/ukXNzRlelVk
There is a Reopen America large rally planned for May 1, 2020 at noon at the Illinois State Capitol. More information here: https://facebook.com/events/s/re-open-illinois-in-springfiel/239134113953446/?ti=icl
Mark Weyermuller is a small business owner, real estate professional, and conservative activist in Chicago. He is a citizen journalist and regular contributor to Illinois Review.
