I think that these fines provide a strong enough deterrent to people who are thinking of hosting large parties of 50+ people at home, and other gatherings such as the drum circles at Wreck Beach. -especially the 200 dollar fine for anyone even being verbally abusive to an employee at any business.
Can the BC government impose stronger enforcement? Yes, they can. Do our Covid cases warrant more extreme measures that were imposed in some American states? That is debatable.
For example, some of my American cousins, and an aunt and uncle faced curfews in Arizona. If you look at the US CDC stats on confirmed Covid cases in Arizona or any American state, B.C. is in much better shape than now the US.
Arizona state's governor ordered shutdowns of bars, restaurants, waterparks, etc. twice this year, in May, and June. -shutdowns for as long as 30 days.
Some states have laws for mandatory masks in public areas. Does B.C. need this law now? I don't think so.
Farnworth can announce even stiffer fines for people organizing parties or refusing to comply police orders to leave parties. What about a 5 grand fine for organizing parties and gatherings of more than 50 people?
A $1000 fine for refusing to comply with police orders to leave a party or gathering? Make the monetary fine a
major inconvenience?
The new fines are strong enough deterrents against large gatherings and parties in my opinion. These are effective deterrents. Is making the dollar amount larger for the fines make the deterrents that much more effective?
If the BC government imposed curfews like Arizona's governor, that means our Covid situation would be a dumpster fire. I am thankful that we don't have the same situation as the US.
Does anyone on this thread have suggestions on other ways to curb the spread of Covid in BC other than fines?