States Need Federal Money to Do the Right Thing
Bailing out bars and restaurants would allow them to remain closed—and curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Americans are now learning what happens when the federal government fails to provide economic security during a public-health crisis: Individuals, businesses, and local leaders make dangerous decisions in a futile attempt to preserve their economies or their livelihood.
From a public-health standpoint, it is obvious that states should close down indoor restaurants and bars. These establishments are particularly dangerous when it comes to the spread of COVID-19: In the front of the house, diners sit elbow to elbow, taking off their mask to eat
