Hi Reaper,
I hear what you’re saying. There’s a lot of tension, and I avoid public places for the same reason. That, and to limit my exposure. I’m a “my-freedom-ends-where-yours-begins” kind of guy. However, we’re in a pickle with that particular philosphy. If one person says, “it’s my freedom to go maskless,” it infringes on the second person’s freedom to want to avoid catching a novel virus. Who’s right? I think both are, but we have no control over the virus. A mask (and distancing) are our only tools at this moment to limit the spread. Sadly, it just takes one careless person to cause a cluster and/or an outbreak.
I’ve said it before - one of our greatest strengths as Americans is our rebellious nature. Unfortunately, I believe we are seeing how it is one of our biggest weaknesses, too.
I can only listen to doctors and scientists - and review the numbers. I don’t trust a politician further than I can throw them. If they’re echoing doctors and scientists regarding COVID-19, then great. If they’re contradicting those experts, then I assume political calculations/aspirations are in play, and constituents are merely pawns in a political game.
I talk to other parent friends and we’re all fairly exhausted. I believe that the next “ding” to the economy that we’ll see will be due to dual-income households choosing to have one parent quit work. The domino effect on the economy may be more drastic than what happened to the hospitality industry when we first went into lockdown. Thing is, the hospitality industry will get hit again, too, because “no dual income = less spending money on bars, restaurants and travel.”
Sorry, the Chicken Little in me is coming out again. But it’s how I see this game of chess heading on the current trajectory. Appreciate your patience in letting me share my thoughts here.
I still think stocks having to do with Blockchain are the way to go ;).
AI
