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Apr 23, 2020
Proving Good People Make Good Government
A Guest Post by Dr Harold Goldmeier
A simple public interest story.
The city of Bet Shemesh is situated midway
between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. It is reportedly the fastest growing city home
to a young population. Senior citizens were asked to register when things got
dicey with the unimaginably contagious novel C-19, so the government will know
where we live. Ominous.
We registered online. This was to reveal itself
as a well-thought-out public health plan.
We got well-check calls. Then meals delivered to our door first by city
workers and eventually by army personnel. I surmise the government does not
want its seniors going grocery shopping, since we are highly susceptible to the
virus, suffer extraordinary damage, consume expensive medical resources, and
have high rates of death. Their plan is to keep us away from the maddening
crowds.
Also, senior citizens tend to not eat
nutritious meals or consistently when isolated. Providing filling, balanced
meals, and packages of fresh vegetables encourage us to eat well to keep our
strength up. It is less expensive and more humane for the government to have us
eat at home than feeding us intravenously in a hospital bed. Promoting health and preventing disease are
the essence of smart and effective public health measures.
Today we lived dangerously and took a walk.
Sedentary seniors have their health problems exacerbated. We suffer increased
pain and notice it more. We put on weight and worry. Our muscles soften and
balance is affected. We were keeping a safe distance from the few others
walking and kids on bicycles. A police car driving past suddenly crossed the
road blocking traffic and stopped nearly parallel in our path. The officer
leaned out her window and handed us envelopes. I thought...tickets. Nope. Inside
each envelope were three surgical masks to replace our homemade fashionable
masks; “these fit better and will protect you better,” she told me.
And there were kosher for Passover meals
delivered. And more well-check calls. “How are you guys? Do you have any fever
or coughing? Do you feel well? Do you want to ask me anything?” One asked if we
need any medicines? “Are you taking your medicine?” Ensuring the safety of
public health is but one aspect of the government’s responsibilities. Treating
the elderly with dignity demonstrates good government is made up of good people.
Everyone can take a lesson and share in our pride for our government.
I offered one soldier some oranges but she
refused to take anything. So, the least we can do is thank the people in the
government for being generous and kind and tell you to feel free to share this
story.
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Not just nice, but reassuring and inspirational. You're fortunate that you live there. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGod is blessing you. God is blessing Israel.
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