As our local schools prepare for the school year, the school district has laid out its plan for re-opening. They have weighed input from federal and state authorities, and held a shit-ton of meetings w/ parents / concerned citizens. They recently released their plan, which is essentially this: half days of in-person instruction coupled with and online component, plus an array of protective measures in the classroom. For those that want online learning, the county will be managing that. Personally, I'd have preferred they return to a full, normal schedule, coupled with preventative measures, but that's not happening.
Naturally, the local progressive wing completely lost their shit. They have gone full moron and are apoplectic. They are demanding a full online option and are actively stoking fear and division in our lovely hamlet, warning of a tidal wave of sick kids and teachers. They have launched petitions, online surveys and are calling for resignations of most officials associated w/ our school district. Mind you, my local school district is exceptional, easily one of the best in my state, and even the nation.
The tolerant left is the most intolerant faction that exists in our country.