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Page A-4 Shelton-Mason Journal - Thursday, April 23, 2020 THESE A madest virus proposal noon to attend the “Hazard- ous Liberty! Defend the Constitution!” protest on the . state Capitol Campus. I took precautions, including wearing a N95 mask that I cov- ered with a purple bandana — I double—bagged myself. I also stayed on the edge of the knots of people who gathered between the Legislative Building and the Temple of Jus- tice, around the Tivoli Fountain and along the Ileft my home Sunday after- we want. Trust your common sense, trust your instincts, and most importantly, trust your president’s gut. His gut is a good gut. It’s a very stable ge— nius gut. , ‘ “Honk if you question the coronavirus,” one protester’s sign read. I did question the coronavirus. “Don’t worry,” it told me. “Take a deep breath — while you can.” Washington Gov. Jay Inslee should listen to- sidewalk on Capitol the citizens of Wash— Way.; ington and immediately But it waSn’t until By KIRK allow public gatherings several hours after the ERICSON so the people who know protest — time spent the truth about the thinking about the thou- sands of joyous and horn-honk— ing demonstrators at the rally — that I realized what a fool I had been to fear this virus. These past six weeks,‘I have paid attention to the alarmist voices in state government, the mass media and science. I have secluded myself in my house, confident I was doing the right thing for America and my fam- ily, but it was I who wore the mask of ignorance. What we need more than. a vaccine to the coronavirus is a vaccine to the overreaction to the coronavirus. It’s words and extreme emotions not research and human trials —— that will help 'us develop that . vaccine. We need to absorb the mes— sages on the signs at Sunday’s rally, including “Q sent me,” “$30 car tabs,” “Faith. Facts. Freedom,” “Inslee: Open parks and fishing,” “Don’t govern by false facts,” “I want to fish,” “Liberty or death” and “Let me catch crabs.” We need to hear the words of , the fellow at Sunday’s rally who was yelling “N o fake news!” and another fellow who said, “Keep your guns loaded and your gas tank full.” Don’t listen to the so-called scientists and public health experts. Retune your brain fre- quencies. The globalists’ “facts” will destroy the economy and people’s freedoms, especially the freedom to believe whatever ' coronavirus hysteria can gather in strong and pow- erful numbers. Just imagine thousands upon thousands of these folks packed shoulder-to- shoulder into stadiums, arenas and convention centers through— out our beautiful state. Imagine them inhaling the shared drop- lets of liberty and freedom. Imagine the benefits that will come to all of us if such gather— ings are allowed. The idea gives me goosebumps. One more matter: Why isn’t our president having his campaign rallies? Strong and powerful rallies across this na- tion would be a fantastic way to inspire people to unshackle their neighbors’ chains. Imag- ine 20,000, 30,000, or better yet 100,000, of the president’s supporters crammed into an enclosed space. To promote even greater solidarity against this coronavirus hysteria, the presi- dent could stroll along the front row at rallies and shake a few hands. It would give people “a lot of hope. I mean, what’s he got to lose? These people —— these patri- ots, these descendants of Thom- as Paine —- who gathered in Olympia on Sunday are willing to sacrifice their own lives so all of America can harvest the fruit that grows on the tree of liberty, freedom and $30 car tabs. Let’s not stand in their way. I Contact Kirk Ericson at kirk@ masoncounty.c0m Wlionmamdhuntg iionmnl USPS 492-800 POSTMAST ER; Send address changes to Shelton-Mason County Journal, PO. 'Box 430,-Shellon, WA 98584. Published weekly by‘ the Shelton-Mason County Journal The Shelton—Mason County Jour- ml is a member of the Wash- ington Newspaper Publishers Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $52 per year ($43 for six months) for Mason County addresses and $75 per year ($55 for six months) outside of Mason County. at 227 W. Cota St, Shelton, Washington. Mailing address: PO. Box '430, Shelton, WA 98584 Telephone: 360—426—4412 Website: www.masoncounty.com Periodicals postage paid in Shelton, Washington. . Owned and published by Shelton-Mason County Journal, lnc. working and living during of the COVID—19 pandemic. Though more extensive testing capabil- ity is coming, it’s not happening quickly or extensively. America needs a major war- time effort to get this done now. We used to be really good at.this sort of thing. Need thousands of B-17 bombers and Sherman tanks to crush the Third Reich? It’s on. Full—court press. We have the capacity to do the same with COV- ID—19 testing — all we need is clear direc- tion and a focused effort of will, starting at the top. I We’ve let you know about local resi- dents who have stepped up to make hun- dreds of cloth’masks and face shields for workers at assisted living facilities and hospitals. We’ve interviewed residents who have helped distribute food and supplies to residents — reporter Gordon Weeks rode along with Pioneer School District staff who helped distribute sup— plies on Harstine Island earlier this week. This effort is already happening, but Testing is the key to getting America ‘11 v We can do this, but we need help we need more direction. Every responsible road map to opening up the country places testing all Ameri- cans as its first requirement. ‘ “The ability to monitor and protect our communities through testing, contact tracing, isolating, and supporting those who are positive or exposed,” is how the State of California puts it. We’ve been following reports that a Virus relief bill is working its way through Congress. By the time you read this, it might have already received President Donald Trump’s signature. Either way, contact your US. senators and your congressional representative and let them know that there is no higher priority than placing fully adequate test- ing capability in the hands 0f health care providers across this, nation. Contact the White House and demand action. A little of that gung-ho all-the-way-to- victory spirit of yore would be most wel- come right now. we can do this. DON'T BELIEVE ME. BUT AN INVISIBLE BUG KNOCKED IT DOWN. [— Journal Letter Policy v The Journal encourages original letters to the editor of local interest. Diverse and varied opinions are welcomed. We will not publish letters that are deemed libelous or scurrilous in nature. All letters 'must be signed and include the writer’s name, address and phone number, which will be used for verification purposes only. All letters are subject to editing for length, grammar and clarity. To submit .a letter, email adam@masoncounty.com or mail it to P.0._Box 430, Shelton, WA 98584. Until further notice, please do not drop off letters at the Journal office. Publisher: Tom Mullen Front office: Advertising: John Lester, general manager Theresa Murray, ad representative Delivery: Jon Garza Newsroom: David Olson -Adam Rudnick, editor in chief Niel Challstrom Gerdon Weeks, reporter Justin Johnson sports/Moors editor Kirk Ericson, columnist/ proofreader Lloyd Mullen, creative director Dave Pierik, circulation and classifieds manager Composing room: ' William Adams, advertising and technical support All regular editorial, advertising and legal deadlines are 5 pm. the Monday prior to publication. To submit a letter to the editor, email adam@masoncounfy.com.‘