Choice that matters

 

Pandemic has done more harm than tangible losses of life, livelihood, and economy.

While most of us already lacked empathy (and it is okay), this pandemic has taken away sympathy from almost everyone. Each day government published data of number of cases, number of deaths etc. and most of us carry on with our life exactly the same way as if these are just numbers. Only if we knew that these numbers represent humans and since those humans did not live in isolation, we would have understood the true impact of this pandemic.

Now one may argue that I am being harsh. I must not call someone "sans sympathy". But I have my own reasons and I believe it has a lot to do with the privileges we enjoy. Hear me out.

"Thank god it is not me or the people I love."  This is the modus operandi that is making the situation worse with each passing day. Until one of the close ones get affected or suffers, we choose to have a goldfish's memory span. We want our life to stay normal as it can be and anything that tries to change that has to deal with our reluctance, disobedience or outright protest.

The governments are already helpless, ignorant, arrogant and inefficient. So I won't comment on the slug-fest going across nation in the name of religion and democracy.

However, give a thought, how stupid is this idea where a government has to fine a citizen for not wearing a mask or maintaining social distancing. One has to be some kind of sociopath who doesn't understand that it is for their own good to follow these basic rules. One must of a sick apathetic person who would endanger everyone (including self) to enjoy the privileges they have.

If you are confused, privileges can be as simple as, to be able to itch when you want to. (Men, you know what I mean...*wink wink*) Other privileges are going on your much needed vacation(for the 4th time in an year), having that weekly outing with friends/family, ensuring that house-helps continue to provide their services etc. etc.
I hope you got an idea as the list is never ending.

I do not want to appeal to your emotional side for any personal agenda. I am not The PM who CARES.

I want you to choose a side. Think about it and make a decision. Either keep all your privileges aside and for your own sake wear mask properly and all the time (it is not a accessory to experiment), keep social distance, wash and sanitize your hands, get vaccine etc. OR openly let everyone know that you don't give a damn about pandemic. Stop playing this double agent for COVID-19. This would enable rest of us to decide between social distancing and social ostracism. In a world which thrives on being divided, this kind of division should not be an issue.