America’s governors are a busy bunch, issuing orders, directives and proclamations to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. But something’s amiss. Despite their political differences, all 50 are in absolute agreement about one important fact: Each one is employing the best “data and science” to save lives and protect the public health. But the policies these governors use vary in significant ways, which means they can’t all be right at the same time.
If every governor were able to use the best science and data, one might expect the different states to gradually converge toward a common approach. That is not happening. The different restrictions and reopening plans around the country are numerous; activities allowed on one side of a state border are prohibited on the other. Gyms are open in Utah but not Colorado. Bars are open in Kansas but not Missouri. Dining at restaurants was never prohibited in Missouri, but still is in Illinois.
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