A New Patriotism
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The coronavirus pandemic has had me thinking a lot, not only about how our lives have drastically changed in the present, but how things will shift for the coming months and years. This crisis moment presents an opportunity for reflection and opportunity for our society to grow and proceed anew. Something that has touched me deeply is the great risks our healthcare workers have taken on. You can't shoot a virus and the people on the front lines in this fight are not our military. Although we often align patriotism with our armed forces, perhaps in this moment we can begin to widen that view to all of those in our community that our health and well-being rely on. Today is the beginning of nurse appreciation week, can you recognize their sacrifice as a true form of patriotism that deserves the saluting, "Thank you for your service"? I made this video in honor of them and what I believe is a service to our nation that deserves to be recognized by all.