Covid/Chinese Fear

Congratulations to our “elected” officials, the government bureaucrats, the media, and our medical community. They have seized power, improved reelection opportunities, raised their ratings, and increased their celebrity. They did all this by instilling fear in America. 

We were told we had to “flatten the curve.” Done. We were told we didn’t have enough ventilators. We now have so many we are sending them to other countries. We were told we didn’t have enough PPE. We now have plenty (just watch the advertisements on TV). We were told we didn’t have enough hospital capacity. We built hospitals and moved hospital ships that were never used. 

Americans, succumbing to the “science and data” argument, have relinquished their very cherished values, liberties, and freedoms. Those liberties were won by good Americans giving their very lives (of course the Boy Scouts were not allowed to put flags on the graves during Memorial Day). We have stood and watched freedom of assembly ended (protests are OK), freedom of worship banned, businesses closed, jobs lost, lives ruined, schools closed. We have watched silently as funerals were banned, parks closed, bureaucrats determine what business is essential. We can’t go to the hospital for necessary treatments, see our dentist, or even get a haircut (I do notice that my Beloved Supreme Leader Governor is very well coiffed).  Why?  When did Americans start bowing? 

I understand we are now “phasing” in a return to normal.  Of course, we can’t hurry because there might, might, be spikes or the virus may come back in 4 months. Of course, normal will now be a “new” normal. Who determined these phases? Who makes the decision when places can reopen? What is this new normal? When did all these people get coronated? 

In two blogs a feeble attempt was made to provide some rational thought and logic. We have seen similar challenges in the past and can use the “data” ourselves. I have spent a lifetime not asking for or needing help. I take care of my family. I accept the risks. I obey the laws passed by representative legislative bodies. I accept responsibility for my actions. If I am worried, I will choose to not go out. I don’t want or need my Beloved Supreme Leader Governor to butt in. Of course, he is convinced this is all good for global warming. Really? 

While watching TV I saw a special message hand-drawn on a sign in Alaska that should reflect how all of us feel. It simply said, “My Freedom Does NOT End Where Your Fear Begins.” 

That says it all. 

I’m an old guy and I don’t get it