In Face of Pandemic, Put Away Sentimentality, and Let Life Go On

In Face of Pandemic, Put Away Sentimentality, and Let Life Go On
A view of an unusually quiet Old State House in Boston, Mass., on March 24, 2020. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Michael Walsh
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In the rush to stop the CCP virus dead in its tracks, much of the world has admirably rallied to follow the best medical advice available, including “social distancing,” the closure of public spaces and events, the shuttering of many businesses, and the quarantining of those most susceptible to COVID-19, including senior citizens and those with underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease.

Michael Walsh
Michael Walsh
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Michael Walsh is the editor of The-Pipeline.org and the author of “The Devil’s Pleasure Palace” and “The Fiery Angel,” both published by Encounter Books. His latest book, “Last Stands,” a cultural study of military history from the Greeks to the Korean War, was recently published.
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