Good will come out of this ‘alien invasion’ as the way we all live and work changes forever
COVID-19 may be the best thing to have happened to our world in recent times. I do have empathy and sympathy for those families who lost loved ones and we are going to lose a lot more. I am a high-risk elderly pensioner myself but if God decides that this virus is going to end my days, so be it.
This alien invasion has united the world in a common goal.
This virus made us realise we need to help one another because the virus is a threat to all of mankind, rich and poor alike, and when taking people’s lives it does not distinguish between creed, colour or race.
I have watched how happy my grandchildren are since school ended and the lockdown started. Having their mothers and fathers with them all day working from home is great, doing home tutoring and playing games. This virus will change how we live and work in the future.
Hopefully, it will bring families closer together. Our four families have talked and seen more of each other via the internet. We do this once a week and I hope to continue doing so in the future.
My generation is suffering the most, but we have failed to teach our children to take better care of our planet.
I am ashamed to say that my generation invented consumerism, which is killing the planet today.
People and leaders of the world, when discussing climate change, never mention the elephant in the room – there are too many of us on this planet. We consume the Earth’s riches at an exorbitant rate, raping and ravaging the planet of natural resources on land and in the sea. Worst of all, we are putting nothing back – our only contribution is waste products and chemicals that are poisoning the planet. We are unlike any other creature on the planet. They just take what they need to live.
To all those people on the frontline who keep us safe and supplied at home – nurses, doctors, cleaners, post persons, waste collectors, delivery persons, shop assistants and gardaí – a big thank you and our reward to you should not be left at applause in the Dáil.
All these people should be rewarded by us when they come looking for a pay rise. To those I failed to mention, I love you all.
Enjoy our family time together because no one knows what the future holds. God bless us all. Christopher Coughlan
Castledermot, Co Kildare