The United States of Selfish
Immediate gratification is our national obsession and it has come home to roost. We want to be “over” this pandemic and be able to do whatever we want whenever we want. Unfortunately, the virus doesn’t care what we want.
We are selfish people. We want it now and anyone who tells us differently is wrong. We don’t care if it is a scientist or doctor telling us. We don’t care if it is our parent or family member telling us. We don’t care if it is an elected official telling us. I want, so I will. You can’t stop me. We’ve become a nation of toddlers.
We all saw the Thanksgiving travel-palooza. Now it’s the Hospital-palooza. Had to have that turkey with the fam. Had to. Maybe rethink your Christmas plans?
The virus does not discriminate, though it finds a haven more easily in older and more vulnerable people. But if it can find a way in, it will, regardless of what you think is fair.
Too many people do as they please because they choose to believe what suits them, not what will actually stop the virus. They believe the virus isn’t real or it’s mild. They believe it’s unfair to have to wear a mask. They believe that staying home is unfair and too much to ask. They believe they have the right to go visit friends and families for holidays, go to bars and restaurants, and live their life “freely.” Freedom ain’t free, but no…
