Lack of common sense is disturbing

What I find disturbing is the lack of common sense and the fact our socalled American values have turned upside down. I understand the need or want to work, to go out, to socialize, but to protest, and threaten people whether it is with a show of weapons, wiping one’s nose on someone else, or being just disrespectful of others because your feelings are hurt, “grow-up.” For those of you who believe that you have lost your rights, you have no idea and I feel pity for you.

The business community needs help, it needs to open but remember they along with their employees need to be safe. And so do the customers. If you cannot accept a minor inconvenience such as a mask, then stay home. I am aware that these are trying times, but as nation we need to come together.

The fact that since prior to January there has been no leadership in dealing with this pandemic and the President more worried about his image and the economy, a terrible toll in lives has been experienced. President Trump has no empathy, nor understanding of the severity of this crisis if another half million get ill or thousands more will die. His destructive rhetoric is dividing America. His hatred for Democrats and love for his followers “Trumpers” is beyond the pale. The political division in this nation is destructive, and could have detrimental and long lasting effects. We are currently operating as a nation bent on self-destruction because of false ideologies. One question: “Why does he blame the states for his failure to act as president of the country”? Many states are opening without a clear understanding of the impact if it fails. The president has already got a response, “I will not take the blame” and the states are at fault.

If this is an indicator of how we deal with a crisis, God forbid if we have more serious problems. VINCENT LACEY YUMA