Editor’s note: I received this from a friend and I was struck by his sincerity and his concern for the well-being of us all. I am re-posting his remarks here in the hope that at least some of those who still doubt the seriousness of this horrendous virus will at long last comprehend that the consequences of self-imposed ignorance can be lethal. (As a personal note, I have had family members contract Covid and at least two people whom I knew personally have died from it. Please remember that it’s not about you nor is it about your “personal freedom.” It’s about survival.)
I’m posting this in social media for my “Friends” and even friends of my friends who may not have understood why I was so adamantly opposed to Donald Trump and what he has done and what I feel he stands for as a leader of the country.
The fact that you see or received this may be that you know I have been “hermit-like” in most of my associations since March of this year[2020], and I have been even more outspoken than normal on some issues related to masks, social distancing and refusing to attend some events where I felt there was a danger to others added if I attended.
Being one of those who is in the endangered group of the population, and knowing so many others who I believe are members of this group or should know that they are, I felt it incumbent on me to set some example. Being an “example” can be difficult, but I will attempt to make that leap here.
PLEASE, wear you mask PROPERLY and respect the health and safety of others I want to see at some point in the future. Don’t attend any large gatherings at all!
Don’t go to church, even though it may be legal, not because it would be considered sacrilegious, but because you are endangering others, even extended family by third-party contact.
I don’t hate Trump or you because you may have been a Trump voter, even secretly like those KKK members or friends of members who would be ashamed to wear your pointy robe in daylight. I just am a reader of facts, and the facts, to me, are clear.
Trump and his followers are just as guilty as all those who silently gave in to the Nazis in the 1930s. One step at a time they gave away rights, powers and the freedom of others because they saw some benefits for themselves.
For now, I’m willing to sit home and only “socialize” in a very limited circle. There will be better days ahead, when public safety is no so threatened. A vaccine is coming, and more people will treat public safety in a manner that protects the most vulnerable. Then we will party, hug and go about business like we did prior to January, 2020.
I hope we are all around at that time to celebrate survival of this nightmare of Covid-19, Donald Trump and those things that tore us apart.
Louisiana Voice 
It’s as if I’d written this myself.
Kamarcan: I agree. I could not have said it better!
Imagine the world we would live in if the media didn’t lie.
Well, if your brain is capable of processing intelligent thought (which, from your comment, is highly doubtful), try to imagine this: where would we be if there were no media? No politician or corporate interests would ever lie to us. Who would need hurricane warnings to give us time to evacuate? Don’t worry about our tax dollars being misappropriated. Agent Orange and other chemicals would no longer pose a danger; Don’t worry about serial killers or rapists on the loose where we live. Just trust your guvmint to tell you everything you need to know (after all, it worked in Nazi Germany. Likewise, the media is pretty much controlled in other authoritarian governments like Russia, Turkey, Venezuela, Cuba…)
I could go on, but my grandfather taught me to never argue with an idiot; they’ll pull you down to their level and beat you on experience.
Imagine the world we would live in if the politicians didn’t lie…
Great article-thanks- Our Thanksgiving was very small and I am enjoying the leftovers for at least 6 weeks. One family member, local, did not show up, told his mother (my ex) he did not want to talk about the election. Never argue with an idiot. Good advice thanks ron thompsonm