I believe the COVID-19 emergency response situation in Virginia has been over-emphasized in comparison to real statistics for the Bedford County and Lynchburg area and for VIrginia as a whole. Real science and statistics say its time to open up the state, and allow our lives and businesses to begin to heal from the last 3 months of over-arching emergency decrees.

We should not be FORCED to wear masks for 6 months. Adults can make their own choices responsibly. The time of crisis is past.