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We used to say in the USA that we are always at odds with each other until attacked, then we unite against the common enemy with a great resolve. This pandemic should have been the kind of attack to unite us together long enough to get it under control and send it to the virus graveyard. But of course we didn't do that this time around. We still have the fake news believers, in large numbers too, that cannot believe COVID-19 is a real threat. We still have politicians who are somewhat scared of the COVID-19 virus, yet are more scared of being voted out of office, so they pushed to stay open way too long and then pushed to reopen way too soon. I'm all for freedoms, but when things like this pandemic arise the majority of people seem to behave like little children who have no clue as to what actions to take, or how to react. The people need strong guidance from leaders and experts much like children need parents to teach them not to play in a busy street and do all the other dumb things that can get them injured or killed. We lacked that kind of national leadership until it was very late in the game, and even now local and state politics takes precedence over common sense and science.
Unfortunately, this is not just a failed response within the USA, it was a massive failure all around the globe and within multiple countries. I would like to think we have learned our lessons, but I seriously doubt we have.
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