March 18, 2020
By Naomi Lopez and Matt Miller
We usually see the best of America at times of crisis. Today’s unprecedented coronavirus crisis is no different. Private companies, sports leagues, and individual Americans are making quick and decisive decisions to not only combat the virus, but to help inform and support their fellow Americans.
If one only hears and sees social media and the news cycles’ claims that “America” is not doing anything in response to novel coronavirus, then one might mistakenly believe it is true. But neither the President nor any other part of government is “America.”
America has always been and will always be you, me and all our fellow citizens. It may not be the stuff of headlines, but there is so much that should be reminding us that America remains a robust, vibrant, and civil society. Here are some examples:
In times of crisis, it is easy to feel fear and get overwhelmed with negative messages coming from social media and the news. That is why it is important to remember that America is not the government; it is our neighbors, families, and communities who are doing their part to help protect the vulnerable and less fortunate. So if someone says America isn’t doing anything, then they just aren’t looking.
Naomi Lopez is the Director of Healthcare Policy and Matt Miller is a Senior Attorney at the Goldwater Institute.
This is part of an ongoing series of posts analyzing America’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. For more on this topic from Goldwater Institute experts, click here.
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