The enemy is at the gate and the world should be demanding a unified response.
Whether it is a man-made war or a natural disaster, we come together as allies to meet the threat. The common enemy today is the coronavirus pandemic. We need to set aside our partisanship to fight the good fight.
Other crises we have faced required us putting on a uniform. Today, that uniform is a simple mask. We should be proud to wear it. It is not only for our mutual protection but for a cause greater than ourselves. In this country, it has become a symbol of political division. As the president-elect has told us, it is a sign of our patriotism.
Another sign of respect would be to acknowledge that our election is over and we have a clear-cut winner. Foreign leaders have called to congratulate him. It is time for all of our elected officials to do the same for the sake of an orderly transition.
Saving lives is more important than saving face.
FRANK WARMAN
Hopkinton