Clearly, we have not taken all of the important steps necessary to combat this virus. This is a failure of federal leadership. But let us not fall prey to the rationalization that we are not receiving the leadership we need and, therefore, we are on a downward spiral with no hope in sight.
It is true that our government has failed us but we need not fail ourselves. If the leadership we so desperately need is lacking, then it is incumbent, necessary and critical that we lead ourselves.
On this Fourth of July, let us once again declare our independence.
Independence from those who act purely from self interest because of their own fear.
There is power in the people. Ultimately, there is absolute power. We have recently seen stunning evidence of what can be achieved when we step up and become
THE LEADER. The leader who is strong enough to assess what is needed to ensure fairness, health and safety for all. The leader who is an independent thinker not swayed nor deterred by actions designed to incite fear. The leader who keeps making new decisions as they are needed. Decisions that may be different from the ones they made not long ago. There’s new evidence to clearly tell us that change is imperative. On this Fourth of July, let us all assume the mantle of moral courage that led us to found this country.
We need not wait for our president to do this work. We need not lament that it has not been done. The president can only preside because we have abdicated our power. Working together, we can show ourselves and the rest of the world what the United States of America stands for.
Marie Helena
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Independence Day: July 4th
si.edu, it is needed and it is a disgrace to our country.
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