'How Did they Come Up With 6 Feet?' Armed Protesters Rally Against Michigan's Lockdown

Dozens of protesters entered the Michigan Capitol on Thursday and demanded to be let onto the House floor as it was considering an extension to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's coronavirus emergency declaration.

Many of the protesters were not wearing face coverings amid the pandemic.

A state police spokeswoman estimated there were 400 to 700 protesters.

People who did not wear masks or distance themselves were not issued tickets.

One demonstrator was arrested for assaulting another protester.

As the protest continued, the Republican-led Michigan House refused to extend the state's coronavirus emergency declaration and voted to authorise a lawsuit challenging the Democratic governor's authority and actions to combat the pandemic.

Whitmer had wanted lawmakers to extend her emergency declaration by 28 days. It expires late Thursday.

But at the same time, she believes she has other powers to respond to the crisis and does not need a legislatively-approved extension except to ensure that health care workers would continue to have special legal protections.

She has said the state of emergency will continue regardless.

The declaration is the foundation for Whitmer’s stay-at-home measure, which will remain in effect through May 15, and other directives aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

It has infected more than 41,000 Michigan residents and contributed to the deaths of 3,789.

The virus and the steps taken to curb it, including the closure of nonessential businesses, have had a devastating effect on the economy.

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[beijingbball]

Because 6 is a low enough number you may still be able to count to

[ShinjiKataoka]

You cannot shoot down the virus with your assault rifles or your handguns

[cdc_]

The guy with the rifle was holding it like he was on guard duty.

[jameswinny]

Too many 80’s/90’s action movies did the trick. These guys love our country so much I believe we should put them to work immediately. Draft them ASAP and send them to the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan.

[SkMetalPunk]

Why is dude standing with a gun? Is he gonna shoot Corona?

[dissaifer]

"I can't figure it out so it must be made up"

[anthonycampos]

Why do i get the feeling these folks dont shower.

[mistery-ed]

It's called science.
Some of us believe in it.

[Manduskissable]

The only thing this people should be protesting for is “an education”!! 🤦🏻‍♂️😣

[sidestagerambler]

I was wondering how long it takes before ppl lose their minds and sadly its happening faster than I ever dreamed.

[mahjie]

Why are they wearing camouflage? Oh let me guess, their white sheets are still drying on the line in the back yard

[eabaendallbeall]

Why not google that question, it has been a well established standard for immune compromise individuals.

[seansartor]

Everyone is a tough guy with a rifle in hand. I bet the trailer parks were empty that day

[kevinruiz]

6ft apart is not even a big deal, & why'd you even want to be so close to people anyway

[bbuerk]

“I don’t know” was the smartest thing that he, or anyone, would say at the protest that day

[mattfoley]

Why do you need an assault rifle at a rally?

[jayg]

Why the hell they dress up like they going to war 🤦‍♂️

[gordonadams]

We see: fat, loud, and armed.
He thinks: Rambo.

[GhostNinjaTactical]

Why do we use the words we use? How did they ever come up with these words? Have you ever wondered that? Maybe it’s more words maybe it’s less words.

[tumadrepinchependejo]

wow that's...and these people vote 🤦‍♂️