“I’m tired of being quarantined…. I want to go out…. I want to get my hair done…. I want my nails done…. I want to go to a bar…. I want to eat out.” I am so tired of hearing people say this day after day after day. I am a healthcare worker and I don’t have a choice; I must go to work every day. I take every precaution necessary. I wear a mask and gloves. I have pulled double duty…I work at my regular job, then at the hospital. I have put in 60 plus hour work weeks. But I am not complaining about that. It’s the nature of my job, I expect to be working like this during a crisis/pandemic. What I am ranting about are the people who do not take precautions, do not wear masks or gloves, and go out in public as if nothing is wrong. I am ranting about the complainers and the protesters who think their rights are being trampled on when in fact their state is doing what is best for the people because some of their people will not do what is best for themselves or their families.
I get it, I understand about not working and worrying about money. I understand about being scared and being fearful, but that is no reason to take unnecessary risks. You are not just risking your health, but you are risking the health of your family, friends, acquaintances, co-workers, anyone you come in contact with. It is time to stop taking risks, it’s time to stop complaining, it’s time to do what we need to do so we can stop the spread of the CoronaVirus and end the stay at home order. Before you decide to go out in public, before you go to the beach, the mall, or in a public place with a lot of people, stop and think about what you are risking.
The one thing that seems to annoy me the most about the uninformed is hearing them say, “I don’t know anyone who has/had the virus, so it is not real, it’s fake!” Well, I am here to tell you it is very real, the deaths are very real, those infected are very real and if you still have doubts, see if you can volunteer at a hospital and work directly with those infected. May that will open your eyes.
Here is the link to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Here you will find the best information about the CoronaVirus. Stop listening to the media, stop with the conspiracy theories, and please, have some compassion.
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love it sasha and it is well said as my daughter is in the front line as a respitory therapist,,,with that being said she had me at the hospital all evenin runnin test cause my O2 kept dropin so she thought it would be good idea if i went and got tested well they ran all the test all came back normal other that postussm was low and my salt intake was real low the covina19 test won't be back till wed so i am in isolation at home till then according o the dr
I am so glad your daughter had you at the hospital. Better to be safe in this instance. You take care of yourself and listen to your daughter. Feel better (K)
So well stated as per usual, and ONLY if the general public could be in the shoes of a health care worker, perhaps THEN (sadly debatable) they'd open their eyes to the seriousness of Covid-19 and just how contagious it is!
So well said Sasha! My niece is a Respitory Therapist and I worry for her and all you front line workers everyday. You guys are around this every single day. My heart and gratitude to all of you and may you all stay safe. I am doing my part best I can because being a Diabetic I know I am at risk more than some others. Its not hoax and most definately not a joke. Please stay safe my dear friend. I love you so much and you are in my prayers always. (L) (L)
Thank you so much, Di. My prayers for your niece for all those who are on the front line. You stay safe my dear friend and you are in my prayers as well
Thank you Yasmina
Everyone dies from something. Plenty of My friends have died for this thing called "Freedom" and I will not just willingly surrender My own. I have not and will not comply with an unlawful lock down order because our Constitutional freedoms are not suspended simply because of a virus, and especially not for one less lethal than the seasonal flu. I will not be wearing a mask like some petty thief, nor will I be staying home to go bankrupt while restlessly pacing the floor like a caged dog.
Now, about that "front line" crap...yeah, let Me know when you're in an actual theater of combat in a position that's under fire from an enemy Hellbent on killing you because of what you stand for...until then you're just a loud civilian in the Homeland.
Haigan, EVERYONE is entitled to his/her opinions. I fully understand your bankrupt point being a former business owner (now retired) & employing some 958 people during peak times. My issue with your Covid-19 vs Flu point is, the Flu has a vaccine, obviously & hopefully as soon as possible we will for Covid-19. Personally I choose to wear a mask because A, it's local law, whether I agree with it not and B, I trust in the CDC. Regarding your point with defending our Country I say THANK YOU!!
Haugen let me tell you I know all about front line I was 11B and if you don't know what that is, it's INFANTRY my second tour I was a chopper pilot I even ha e 2 purple hearts to my duty so don't start the bullshit about front line and I am proud to say my daughter and my friend Sasha are in the fro t line of this epidemic
I was medevac back to homeland cause of my injuries I spend a out a yr in hospital in San Francisco to heal my injuries and I still suffer from them
I didn't tell you it was Vietnam
Perspective. Current front liners - voluntary. Every. Single. One. Viet Nam vets - drafted. Those lucky enough to come home picked up the pieces and went on with their lives. Recoiled from pats on the back. World War 11 - volunteered. Those lucky enough to come home picked up the pieces and went on with their lives. Recoiled from pat's on the back.
Thank You Kindly for your service Speedy, you're a credit to our great nation!
I understand that not everyone will agree with what I have written and that's ok. However, what is not ok is to diminish the hard work of everyone who is still working, putting themselves at risk. Granted, the term front line is greatly associated with the military and I am in NO way diminishing the sacrifices they have made and continue to make. Another definition of front line is the most advanced, responsible, or visible position in a field or activity (ty Webster's Dictionary).
Those of us who are on the front line are not voluntary, this is our job, this is what we do. We are willingly putting ourselves at risk because this is what we do. Haigan and Kyrielle, I respect your opinion and I thank you for them. However, it doesn't mean I agree with them. Step into the shoes of a hospital worker, someone who's been on their feet for 12 plus hours and tell me they aren't front line workers. Ok rant over and I am now shutting off comments. Thank you for your opinion.
One last thing, while it is your choice to not wear a mask or take steps necessary to reduce the risk you post to yourself, your family, friends and the public, it is my choice to say that the lack of common sense and compassion is sad and I hope you don't end up making yourself sick or someone else sick. I also hope you don't cost someone their life because of your foolish decisions.