We had a moment, a small window, when we could have some unity. The country faced a common enemy, a deadly one for some. Even with a deeply divided country, with proper leadership, we could have banded together to fight it.
But the country's leaders were determined to use the enemy to further divide the country. Instead of a unified front they created a patchwork of rules and regulations. Those attempted to keep their populations safe were at the mercy of those that did not. The virus had no respect for state boundaries, it spread from one place to another enabled by lies and inconsistent, callus, foolish leadership. Instead of bringing us together it drove us just a few short steps away from civil war. The hate and division stirred up by many in leadership culminated in an attack on our nation's capital. It created a mad crowd calling for the blood of those that did not believe as they did.
We have lost the moment. But, perhaps, after time and reflection, we can grow closer than before. Perhaps intelligent, measured, empathetic leadership will lead us to a, if not perfect, at least less damaged union. Maybe the historic numbers of people who voted in our last election will, despite the obstacles created to block them, continue to provide us with voices that had not been heard. Perhaps we can find a course forward and away from the whirlpool that spins us around in a circle, going nowhere.
:-(
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