THE AGE OF PANDEMIC: HYPERBOLE Chapter 7

As good people lose their lunch over armed citizens, fingers on the triggers, invading the State house and legislators donning bullet proof vests our coronavirus in chief supports their patriotic actions while condemning their brandishing of weapons as totally unacceptable. NOT. I picture my concealed weapons instructor noting their improper use of firearms in threatening other citizens except in the case of committing a crime (that would be acceptable), but oops he is part of the mob.

How does it  make your point about freedom by threatening the health, welfare and freedom of others. My gun is bigger than your gun (or lack thereof) so I win? Hunters, police officers and soldiers know to respect their firepower. Just because you are bigger, stronger and carrying a weapon does not mean you can act the fool. Strength should begat an intelligent controlled response and possibly mercy because you already know your worth and have no need to prove it. Bullies are cowards.

I totally admire the example of control demonstrated by the stoic line of Michigan State Police toe to toe, chest to chest, and no doubt spit to mask facing the demonstrators. An especially poignant shot was the bald and bearded screaming man-no mask. The MSP calmly staring back over his mask and not moving. Guess who won? Reminds me of a confrontation with a certain Police Chief who was upset over an action my department had taken. All I could do was stand there, not saying a word, within a foot of his screaming tirade (no social distancing and masks then) feeling his breath and spittle as he ranted. When I said nothing and did not back away, he subsided. There's a whole lot of psychology and intimidation with that little personal space thing.

Here's a thought. If the State lifted all the sanctions do you even have a job to go back to? Or will they even hire you back after the outstanding demonstration of stupidity you have shown in not following the rules and your desire to scream and threaten when you do not get your way? Definitely the ideal employee who has proven their ability to crack and react with emotion when put under pressure or in a crisis. Also for you to go back, everyone else has to go back; co-workers, suppliers, supply chain, customers. Some or many may not be comfortable doing so. Does that occur to anyone? I believe some folks are saying publicly - "freedom now" and privately thinking "thank goodness the Governor has balls".   Just saying...

All that being said however, I do believe, with no proof, obviously, these were possibly paid outside agitators brought in to cause disruption. Because most of the people I know are following the orders and actually care if Grandma or Dad die from a virus that we are still trying to figure out. We are not Saints- we don't love it, and we follow begrudgingly, but we do the right thing. That is my America.