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Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia
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Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

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Tons of people are still refusing to wear masks and it’s starting to seem like there’s nothing we can do to prove them wrong. Even scientific facts aren’t able to change these people’s minds. So, what should the authorities do about the situation? How should the individuals violating the rules be punished?

Well, apparently, the local authorities of Java in Indonesia have an idea. Officials in Gresik regency, East Java, came up with a unique way to punish locals for not following the rules. 8 anti-maskers were recently forced to dig graves for COVID-19 victims for refusing to wear masks.

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    Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesian anti-maskers are subject to fines or community service as punishment

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    The one who came up with this idea was the head of Cerme district, Suyono. “There are only three available grave diggers at the moment, so I thought I might as well put these people to work for them,” Suyono told Tribun News. “Hopefully this can create a deterrent effect against violations.”

    The local authorities came up with a creative way to punish those refusing to wear masks

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    Those 8 anti-maskers were assigned to dig graves in groups of two, but it wasn’t mandatory for them to participate in the following funeral services.

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    Since there’s a shortage of gravediggers, Cerme district head ordered 8 rebels to dig graves for COVID-19 victims

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    The number of COVID-19 cases in the country is still growing. Yesterday, there were 3,141 new cases registered, taking its total number of cases since the pandemic began up to 221,523. Moreover, from today, Java’s capital Jakarta has been placed under stricter social restrictions in order to control the spread of coronavirus.

    In Cerme, the number of coronavirus cases has been continuing to rise

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    Turns out, social, economic, religious, cultural, and academic activities have all been restricted. Only 11 essential sectors including food, construction, and banking are allowed to operate with health protocols and 50 percent of usual staffing. Schools, parks, recreation sites, and wedding reception venues were closed entirely, while restaurants and cafes are limited to takeaway and delivery service.

    From September 14, Jakarta has been placed under stricter social restrictions

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    Linda May
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm from Indonesia. This punishment probably seems like effective way to make resident using face mask, but in reality, there's sooo many people surround me that is STILL not wearing a face mask. So sad. (Sorry for my bad english..)

    Richard Brown
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should also make them work in hospitals doing grunt work such as cleaning beds and fetching and carrying in the COVID-19 wards. Maybe watching others suffer will drive the point home further and provide the much-needed help the hospital staff need. Sure could do with that everywhere around the world.

    Leo Domitrix
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We're seeing a surge again in Covid-19 as school starts. Anti-maskers should be forced to walk without any PPE through a Covid-19 ward ,cleaning bedpans, sponge-bathing patients, and scrubbing the ick off the floors. IMHO. Medical here, so I have no patience for the "it's a hoax/it's not dangerous" types. FLU is dangerous and it's been with humanity for millennia possibly; Covid's barely had a year. We have no idea where it could go/what it could do. And long-term effects for survivors can be pretty nasty, sooooo..... Yeah. No PPE, and clean the floors with bare hands in a Covid-19 ward. You learn right quick how far a cough travels when there's blood in it and you can see the spatter.

    Leo Domitrix
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, admitted, some flaws, but we'll give 'em a decontamination shower with chlor-hex? ... *sigh*

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    𝕂𝕚𝕥-𝕂𝕒𝕥
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I'm from Indonesia too. I don't know why some people are so stubborn these days! I see on my country's news there are people getting all sorts of punishments. Some have to pay really expensive fines, some do push-ups, and now this punishment? why am I talking about this I'm 11 for God's sake- Have a nice day/night all!

    SaraFromHell with you all!
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just heard a cook say no mask for him in the kitchen. Think about that before you go out to eat..or this..a local wedding has 7 dead and 174 infected. Small..very small town in maine usa

    Mike Rodrick
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS is an AWESOME idea. Trump would be digging 190,000 graves!

    Full Name
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is about a country on the other side of the world. Your TDS is showing, and you're probably going to lose your mind if Trump wins again, which he very well might.

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    TigerDRena
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need that in Spain too... Despite masks being mandatory in public, there are people not following this rule. I see police driving by, looking at people not wearing masks, but they won't stop. It doesn't look like the Spanish government does much to enforce penalties or such.

    N G
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Miha said, "i thought they were digging their own graves". Well Miha, in a way, they are.

    Pauline Bennett
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it better than shooting them as happened during the world war one pandemic? I noticed the grave diggers were masked their idea or the governments.If there is a mask present is there punishment?

    Mike Weber
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is f****d up! BTW, why are they wearing facemasks? 😀

    Curry on...
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the US, big fines might be what's needed, since money is so important to many.

    Ellen Daniels
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A rising percentage of a persons income, so those with money feel the burn, too.

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    JD Lee
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What I wouldn’t give to see Trump forced to help dig the graves of, and attend the funerals of all the victims here in the US. Throw in his kids along with the rabid followers who have endangered and caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands. Viruses aren’t political, but those in power should be smart enough to realize they aren’t above science and responsibility. *So angry and disgusted!* Get over yourself! This is so much bigger than antiquated political parties and egos! 😡 (It’s unfortunate that blazing ignorance and stupidity aren’t preexisting conditions the virus takes advantage of). I stand by that.

    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, the truth is that most of the time, we infect ourselves by putting our hands or fingers in our face, either eyes, nose, or mouth. I can see a danger in putting mask wearing so much in focus that people forget to religiously CLEAN THEIR HANDS all the time.

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Notice that they suddenly started to wear their masks—-to dig graves. Obviously they DO understand about protecting themselves from breathing in germs. If their previous disconnect from that fact has now been reconnected, and they are dutifully wearing their masks everywhere, this just might be a good object lesson to use on our domestic idiots.

    Ottmar Straub
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This article might make fascists happy. What a stupid world. Time to wake up.

    Wim Cossement
    Community Member
    4 years ago

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    Just drop the dead out of a cargo plane in a piece of the rain forest they are currently burning down by the football field to grow palm oil...

    𝕂𝕚𝕥-𝕂𝕒𝕥
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's kinda disrespectful... Have you ever considered about their family's opinion? Guess not.

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    PatriciaMaria O'Connor
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    What a load of bollocks. We have to wear masks and keep 6 feet away from people. So, if the masks really work, why do we need to keep a 6 foot distance? Because masks do nothing...And that's according to a world renowned virologist. But, hey, what does she know? Some moronic politicians are bound to know more than a woman who has made the study of viruses her life's work!

    Jess-a-men
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If seatbelts work, why do we have airbags? And if airbags work, why do we have seatbelts? So many questions that could be easily answered by thinking for three seconds...

    Load More Replies...
    Linda May
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm from Indonesia. This punishment probably seems like effective way to make resident using face mask, but in reality, there's sooo many people surround me that is STILL not wearing a face mask. So sad. (Sorry for my bad english..)

    Richard Brown
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should also make them work in hospitals doing grunt work such as cleaning beds and fetching and carrying in the COVID-19 wards. Maybe watching others suffer will drive the point home further and provide the much-needed help the hospital staff need. Sure could do with that everywhere around the world.

    Leo Domitrix
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We're seeing a surge again in Covid-19 as school starts. Anti-maskers should be forced to walk without any PPE through a Covid-19 ward ,cleaning bedpans, sponge-bathing patients, and scrubbing the ick off the floors. IMHO. Medical here, so I have no patience for the "it's a hoax/it's not dangerous" types. FLU is dangerous and it's been with humanity for millennia possibly; Covid's barely had a year. We have no idea where it could go/what it could do. And long-term effects for survivors can be pretty nasty, sooooo..... Yeah. No PPE, and clean the floors with bare hands in a Covid-19 ward. You learn right quick how far a cough travels when there's blood in it and you can see the spatter.

    Leo Domitrix
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, admitted, some flaws, but we'll give 'em a decontamination shower with chlor-hex? ... *sigh*

    Load More Replies...
    𝕂𝕚𝕥-𝕂𝕒𝕥
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I'm from Indonesia too. I don't know why some people are so stubborn these days! I see on my country's news there are people getting all sorts of punishments. Some have to pay really expensive fines, some do push-ups, and now this punishment? why am I talking about this I'm 11 for God's sake- Have a nice day/night all!

    SaraFromHell with you all!
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just heard a cook say no mask for him in the kitchen. Think about that before you go out to eat..or this..a local wedding has 7 dead and 174 infected. Small..very small town in maine usa

    Mike Rodrick
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS is an AWESOME idea. Trump would be digging 190,000 graves!

    Full Name
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is about a country on the other side of the world. Your TDS is showing, and you're probably going to lose your mind if Trump wins again, which he very well might.

    Load More Replies...
    TigerDRena
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need that in Spain too... Despite masks being mandatory in public, there are people not following this rule. I see police driving by, looking at people not wearing masks, but they won't stop. It doesn't look like the Spanish government does much to enforce penalties or such.

    N G
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Miha said, "i thought they were digging their own graves". Well Miha, in a way, they are.

    Pauline Bennett
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it better than shooting them as happened during the world war one pandemic? I noticed the grave diggers were masked their idea or the governments.If there is a mask present is there punishment?

    Mike Weber
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is f****d up! BTW, why are they wearing facemasks? 😀

    Curry on...
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the US, big fines might be what's needed, since money is so important to many.

    Ellen Daniels
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A rising percentage of a persons income, so those with money feel the burn, too.

    Load More Replies...
    JD Lee
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What I wouldn’t give to see Trump forced to help dig the graves of, and attend the funerals of all the victims here in the US. Throw in his kids along with the rabid followers who have endangered and caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands. Viruses aren’t political, but those in power should be smart enough to realize they aren’t above science and responsibility. *So angry and disgusted!* Get over yourself! This is so much bigger than antiquated political parties and egos! 😡 (It’s unfortunate that blazing ignorance and stupidity aren’t preexisting conditions the virus takes advantage of). I stand by that.

    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, the truth is that most of the time, we infect ourselves by putting our hands or fingers in our face, either eyes, nose, or mouth. I can see a danger in putting mask wearing so much in focus that people forget to religiously CLEAN THEIR HANDS all the time.

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Notice that they suddenly started to wear their masks—-to dig graves. Obviously they DO understand about protecting themselves from breathing in germs. If their previous disconnect from that fact has now been reconnected, and they are dutifully wearing their masks everywhere, this just might be a good object lesson to use on our domestic idiots.

    Ottmar Straub
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This article might make fascists happy. What a stupid world. Time to wake up.

    Wim Cossement
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Just drop the dead out of a cargo plane in a piece of the rain forest they are currently burning down by the football field to grow palm oil...

    𝕂𝕚𝕥-𝕂𝕒𝕥
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's kinda disrespectful... Have you ever considered about their family's opinion? Guess not.

    Load More Replies...
    PatriciaMaria O'Connor
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    What a load of bollocks. We have to wear masks and keep 6 feet away from people. So, if the masks really work, why do we need to keep a 6 foot distance? Because masks do nothing...And that's according to a world renowned virologist. But, hey, what does she know? Some moronic politicians are bound to know more than a woman who has made the study of viruses her life's work!

    Jess-a-men
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If seatbelts work, why do we have airbags? And if airbags work, why do we have seatbelts? So many questions that could be easily answered by thinking for three seconds...

    Load More Replies...
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