The Old Spanish Flu of Old

It has been over 100 years and the population of the world is still wearing masks and social distancing. Why? Because our government told us to. We want to be safe. We want all children to be safe. Our great-grandparents received a vaccination that wasn't really a vaccination, but politicians called it a vaccination and mandated that everyone receive it.

We did as we were told. We knew of no other way.

Today, in school, we are celebrating the great patriots who sacrificed to keep us safe for the last century. My teacher told us (last week) that sacrificing for the good of everyone, without question, is both a duty and a privilege. We should all be so fortunate to be subjects held in such high regard.

Our President for Life (no need for rigged elections for our rulers know what is best for all of us) will speak of changing the names of the original diseases and their variants to Greek letters. Since these countries originating these diseases no longer exist, there is no reason to remember them. One less thing to be tested on is a good thing. All hail our Great Leader in his infinite wisdom!

My teacher says if we all behave, our collective might be permitted out of this year's lockdown to go outside and see sunshine. My parents tell me stories of when they behaved in school and had access to this special field trip. I also want to see the Sun shine before I grow old.

I am so lucky to live in such enlightened times.