WaPo Board Condemns TX Gov For “Reckless” Move

From the editorial board of the Washington Post:

While everyone is eager for a break from restrictions, Mr. Abbott’s decision is premature and reckless. The governor’s decision may cheer those feeling rebellious, fatigued and impatient with the year-long pandemic restrictions. But the result of opening too soon will be viral spread, and more suffering.

Only 12.9 percent of the Texas population has received one or more doses of vaccine. They and others previously sickened may enjoy some immunity, but a huge swath of the state’s population remains vulnerable. The winter holidays and the third surge were awful.

A fourth surge — which could spread beyond Texas — is the last thing the country needs just as vaccines are being rolled out. Mr. Abbott is throwing a match on kindling.

Read the full editorial.

Greg Abbott is endangering the health of Texas and beyond, the Editorial Board writes https://t.co/12a5V4Cziw

— Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) March 2, 2021