Therefore, is our scientifically highly advanced country in a crisis when half a million U.S. deaths make up 25% of the world’s fatalities, despite having only 5% of the world’s population – yet some people are still refusing to wear masks? Do we have a crisis when our country spends by far the most of any developed nation on health care, yet we are at the bottom in respect to outcomes? Do we have a crisis when we do not have the manufacturing capability to provide our health care professionals with personal protective equipment?
Finally, do we have a crisis when a mob invades our Capitol, threatening our elected representatives and attempting to overturn verified election results – while some elected representatives support that effort?
The issues with our healthcare system are not new, but the COVID-19 crisis has laid bare its shortcomings. A functioning society needs competent government and public entities serving the common good.
Are we as a nation, but especially the Republican Party, finally willing to admit that we have a crisis and accept responsibility? As a society the somber choice is ours: “Divided we fall, united we stand.”
Werner HeiberDurango