How we have strayed from our ancestors

One of the reasons that New York City as well as many urban areas in the USA are in the situation that we’re in, under lockdown shelter in place, etc. is that we have strayed from the Founders vision of this country and elected selfish career politicians and not public servants.

There is no reason why someone should be in office for more than a decade other than it enriches them. The profit motive is too great. Career politicians are not healthy for society.

Also many of the mini emperors who rule their city and state with an iron fist are “nouveau riche” meaning that they’re new to wealth and power and you can see it in their actions. I understand that Andrew Cuomo is the son of Mario Cuomo but most of them are new to it. One of the things the Lori Lightfoot want to do is throw their weight around and show “who’s boss”. This doesn’t work for very long. People get annoyed with this kind of attitude and resent the bossy types.

I don’t know how New Yorkers are going to react to the continued shutdown. I have started to walk outside a lot more in the last few weeks and will put the mask on when in a store or other place of business. However if it’s sunny outside I don’t fully cover unless I’m near an elderly person. The sun is a good cleanser of the virus.

One last note, for those whom disagree with me on the lockdown. I’m beginning to lose patience with you and if you’re not a relative of mine or someone who I owe deference to, I may discontinue our friendship. The country has lost over 35 million jobs in 2-3 months. Not everyone has a job that they can work from home on a consistent basis. Certain professions dictate being in the place of business consistently and you can’t work on a computer. Restaurants theater and hospitality places need their employees to be present at work.

Have a good Memorial Day.