Terms like non-essential, shelter in place and social distancing sound much better than saying 30 million of you will no longer have a job, you may not leave your house except to buy groceries, and stay at least 6 feet from other humans. I wonder what term will be created to help parents explain why Santa may not be coming to town this year.

It’s unfortunate President Donald Trump never had to work his way up the corporate ladder. Had he been a nobody he might have learned a few things like knowing when to shut up, and that you will never get in trouble for what you don’t say.

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Bill Behan

Brentwood

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