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We Are Not All Experiencing the Pandemic the Same Way
We need to respect those whose circumstances are different, and be willing to do what’s right for the common good
As the pandemic has unfolded in the US, and many millions of people are under stay-at-home orders, I think we all need to step back and take a breath and recognize that not everyone is having the same experience.
There are protests in the news in the last couple of days. Some people are beginning to push back against the measures that have been put into place to protect the population from a virus we have no immunity to, and that can be deadly for a portion of the population. Certain groups are ready to get back to normal and let the chips fall where they may. The argument is that wrecking our lives is worse than a small percentage of the population dying.
That argument can only be made by people who have not been affected by the virus itself. Maybe their experience is one of financial disruption, which is a dire situation if you have no reserves and need to feed your family. Not knowing where to turn or how to get the financial assistance you need can lead to desperation, and that is not good.
There are also those who feel the government has overreached and is playing Big Brother with their…
