While it's good you have written this piece, I truly don't see any answer forthcoming. People on both sides of our political divide share a common belief: that partisan politics is the answer to the troubles the US faces. I mainly interact with the "D" side and have a hard time having a discussion when the answer to any issue is to "vote harder". I believe we need to find common ground for all people, not just those on our 'side'.
One would think that public health would be a great place to find that common ground and I suppose we actually have - both sides want to ignore the problem and don't mind sacrificing other people's lives in the process.
I can only hope that we regain our senses before all public health initiatives (not just those relating to the coronavirus) go by the wayside.
While it's good you have written this piece, I truly don't see any answer forthcoming. People on both sides of our political divide share a common belief: that partisan politics is the answer to the troubles the US faces. I mainly interact with the "D" side and have a hard time having a discussion when the answer to any issue is to "vote harder". I believe we need to find common ground for all people, not just those on our 'side'.
One would think that public health would be a great place to find that common ground and I suppose we actually have - both sides want to ignore the problem and don't mind sacrificing other people's lives in the process.
I can only hope that we regain our senses before all public health initiatives (not just those relating to the coronavirus) go by the wayside.