It seems to me that in the conditions we live in now, we must all sacrifice a bit for the common good.
In my life, I have never been subject to something as nasty as COVID-19. Whole countries and cities do not close down for the heck of it. But, they are. I am a great reader of history. Rarely has anything of this magnitude in human history occured. Perhaps the closest were the several wave of the Black Plague in the Middle Ages. People had the same arguments that many of you have expressed here. There were those who wanted to close down everything until the plague passed. There were those who said no way, I want to go about my business. History does not tell us who was right except in a few instances where cities that closed down better survived the plague.
It also seems to me that we have lost our ability to care about our fellow humans. I am too young to have lived through WWII. But, from what I gather many goods were rationed for the war effort. Each made a sacrifice for the common good. Have we lost that ability?
One other thought: We all comply with rules meant for the common good. If we did not and only cared about making a buck, then why should I wait for a red light in traffic. Why don't I just charge across the road to get to my business; the hell with everyone else. Why do I stay in my own lane? I want my freedom. Why should I care about anyone else's safety? I am sorry but we elect leaders to lead us. It is not just about me. It is about us. If you do not like the constraints imposed upon us by our leaders, then just vote them out. But, they are our leaders and they are charged with making decisions for the common good. Have we lost our ability to comply with rules? License is not what we should seek. We should seek some rules that keep our lanes in life clear. And being able to run about spreading a disease that we may or may not have is like running red lights because we really do not care a whit about others.
Can't we just please take a deep breath, watch another episode of Leave it to Beaver, knowing that the restrictions will be lifted when it is appropriate that be lifted. Perhaps that time will be when we can all be tested?
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