Do you hate school children and teachers; doctors and nurses; grandma and grandpa; essential workers; first responders; football players? Many of us are watching you, and, by your actions, coming to the conclusion the answer is YES!!!
We realize the great “sacrifice” you’re being to do – to wear a mask, to social distance, to wash your hands – in general, act like you care about your fellow Americans.
BUT,
You’re not being asked to suffer at Valley Forge, die at Gettysburg, storm the beaches at Normandy or Iwo Jima, serve multiple yours in Afghanistan or Iraq, endure 12 years of the Great Depression, nor 4 years of rationing during World War II. You’re not even being asked to ride along with stressed out first responders as they pronounce another person dead – then transport the bodies. Nor are you being asked to serve in an emergency ward with stressed out doctors and nurses trying to save seriously ill and dying Covid-19 victims.
None of that. You’re simply being asked to “take one for the team.”
It has always been assumed that when people reach 18, they’re responsible adults. The American response to Covid-19 is challenging that. It is difficult to observe civilized European and Asian nations willingly do what health experts say is required; even more embarrassing that Canada and Europe banned Americans – as irresponsible health risks.
decades ago, in times like this, adults would criticize offenders of basic social courtesies, and the guilty parties would actually be embarrassed. If young enough, Mom would get phone call and later Dad would bring out “the board of education.” Now, any of this gets you the finger, and maybe shot.
Some Americans feel you’ve earned a place in Dante’s Inferno. Perhaps. But in your remaining earthly time – please wear a mask. You might also want to consider turning the bill of you cap around to the front – I’m told this will increase your I.Q. by 25-30 points.
We know you have “rights. The other half of the “adult deal” is that you also have responsibilities – if to nobody else, the football players.
Pogo once famously said: “We have met the enemy, and he is us.”
Please wear a mask – the children and young adults would like to live a normal life – and go to school. Doctors and nurses, first responders, essential workers – would all like to live a normal life – and not be afraid of killing their own families. The neighbors’ grandparents would like to hug their grandkids once more. Your favorite bar and restaurant would like to stay in business.
You can do this. Several billion others are – in other countries.
With Justice For All 