All posts by Alex Carvotta, Correspondent

Opinion

A slow return to normalcy

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How will the country look in September? Well, the short answer would be no one knows for certain.

The lives of every American has been turned upside down in recent months. Millions out of work and tens of thousands of Americans have lost their lives due to an unforeseen threat.

SARS-COV2 demonstrated just how underprepared the United States was for a biological pandemic. Our leaders have failed to address the crisis head on,rather they choose to make excuses and pass blame. A true leader accepts responsibly for their actions and figures out a way to fix things. They don’t throw temper tantrums and drag their feet hoping things will resolve themselves.

The inaction of the Trump administration is inexcusable. The States have been left to fend for themselves. Desperately trying to secure PPE before the FEDs catch wind of the shipments and hijack the merchandise.

So, where does that leave us? Let’s go off the assumption that we overcome this tragic time collectively. Will we ever truly return to normal? Will life ever go back to the way it was pre-coronavirus? I hate to be a cynic, but I highly doubt it.

Time will tell; we will just have to wait and see. How does that relate to work, or school? When the fall rolls around will there be another surge of SARS-COV2, or God forbid something worse? Will all learning be done remotely in the future when they inform us it is not safe to return to the classroom? Will every job be transitioned to an online format? Will new jobs be created virtually for people? These are all questions people need to be asking themselves. And, start to ask each other.

When will we say enough is enough? The protests have rightfully begun. Sadly, most of those people are deeply confused and angry at the wrong person. They wave the flag of the very man that caused this whole mess. The irony is astounding. The protestors should focus their energy on researching the wrong doings and cover ups of the current administration. That leaves us in a precarious situation. The world is drastically transforming in front of our very eyes. Come September will we even recognize what once was? 

 

Opinion

The new normal

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Over the past few weeks the Nation has been hit by a barrage of invisible enemy fire. We do not wage this war on foreign soil. This battle has been brought to us. We are confronted with this threat in our country, in our towns, and in our homes. No longer can we sit comfortably on our lush couches as the devastation happens abroad.                       

The landscape of this Nation has drastically transformed over the last month. Millions of Americans are out of work, with millions more expected to lose their jobs. Unprecedented numbers of Americans are applying for unemployment. Schools are closed, all non essential businesses are closed, sporting events remain cancelled, and the list goes…

The stock market has tanked, and the economy is in dire need of stimulation. As Americans remain out of work, other ominous factors begin to manifest. Such as  mental health issues like depression, leading to suicide. Others fear for the general collapse of society. When people are broke and hungry, they get desperate. When people get desperate, survival of the fittest ensues. That is much cause for concern, and these factors must be taken into consideration regarding the timeline as it pertains to reopening the economy.        

The goal is to avoid mass casualties from the spread of the virus. But, the repercussions of opting for a nation-wide lockdown may in fact prove to be more detrimental to the well being of the country than the loss of life from the virus. As a Nation we must tread carefully. The proper steps must be taken to ensure public safety. On the other hand steps must be implemented to begin returning to normalcy.

 The road that lays ahead will be a tumultuous one. But as a country we have overcome far worse obstacles. This too shall pass.