New Jersey gym reopens in defiance of coronavirus measures

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

BELLMAWR, N.J. (AP) — A gym in New Jersey reopened for business early Monday, defying a state order that shut down nonessential businesses to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.

People began gathering outside the Atilis Gym in Bellmawr several hours before it reopened at 8 a.m. The owners have said the decision to resume operations at the members-only facility was not about financial gain, but rather a question of Constitutional rights.

“We truly believe that if we don’t do this, in the end, we will have zero rights and no say in what happens,” co-owner Frank Trumbetti said in a video posted on the gym’s Facebook page. Trumbetti has said he recently lost a loved one to the coronavirus.

Dozens of people came out to show their support for the gym, with many holding signs critical of Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and others waving American flags. Only some were wearing face coverings and most people tightly clustered together on the sidewalk and parking area in front of the gym.

https://news.yahoo.com/jersey-gym-reopens-defiance-coronavirus-123116454.html

New Jersey only has the second highest number of cases in the country. Bellmawr appears to be a Philadelphia suburb.

[TheBlackAdder]

1. Not too many bright people in the Bellmawr area. It's not a place most would want to live.

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My daughter says, "Dad, there's a cute house on Zillow. It's affordable. Take a look."

I said, "Where is it?"

She replied, "Bellmawr"

I said, "You don't want to live in Bellmawr. It's not a nice area."

She looked further and said, "Oh, you're right!"

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[Igel]

2. Wiki says it's about

88% black, average household income's a bit above median, mid-50k.

Not much different from where I live, looking at the pictures (except we have HOAs).

Is one of the few townships in NJ with medical marijuana.

Not sure what the problem is.