to read this piece who has said to me, “It’s not that bad. It’s no worse than the flu. The news media is inflating the numbers to scare everyone....”. etc. etc.

Near Marshfield. They hold hands of those near death only to turn their backs and the patient is gone. They go home hug their kids and head back for more. There is no bright spot, little hope, and under the horror of Republican rule fear reigns. It is a sad act, a level Dante hadn't found.

They are keeping it together but I can see the change in them.