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To: Senators McConnell and Schumer and Speaker Pelosi and more.
Demand Testing and Tracing - The Only Safe Path to Restart the Economy.
Liberation can only come from testing everyone.
First, Test at least 1,000,000 people a day across the country for COVID-19. That's the opinion of the vast majority of Public Health and Epidemic disease experts.The Federal government must lead this effort, working with the States.
Second, Contact Tracing. Working with all the States, mobilize a task force to aggressively pursue the contacts of those persons with Covid symptoms. This is the proven way to stop the spread of this highly contagious disease. Currently-unemployed personnel could be the core of this new task force, paid for by a designated Federal stimulus package. This concept was successful in helping to bring an end to the Great Depression some 80 years ago. It's a win-win solution. People are eager to be part of the solution, to do everything they can to save lives and return to the pre-corona days.
First, Test at least 1,000,000 people a day across the country for COVID-19. That's the opinion of the vast majority of Public Health and Epidemic disease experts.The Federal government must lead this effort, working with the States.
Second, Contact Tracing. Working with all the States, mobilize a task force to aggressively pursue the contacts of those persons with Covid symptoms. This is the proven way to stop the spread of this highly contagious disease. Currently-unemployed personnel could be the core of this new task force, paid for by a designated Federal stimulus package. This concept was successful in helping to bring an end to the Great Depression some 80 years ago. It's a win-win solution. People are eager to be part of the solution, to do everything they can to save lives and return to the pre-corona days.
Why is this important?
We all want to go back to work! And need to! The gross mismanagement of the Coronavirus Pandemic throughout this year, the mixed messages, and the lack of a coordinated response to the facts has been fatal. We are sadly the Global Epicenter of this disaster, more cases and more deaths growing daily. This could have been stopped in its tracks!
Just recently, the White House set out a phased plan to open the country gradually, to make sure that when people return to work they and co-workers do not carry the virus. Less than two days later, Trump tweets, 'Liberate Minnesota: Liberate Michigan: Liberate Virginia,' encouraging people to VIOLATE his stay at home, social-distancing phased plan, and stunning his pandemic experts and everyone else.This perverse outburst also had the effect of dividing us, by creating a group that feels empowered to defy the rules we have all been following.This is the worst possible dilemma in our brave fight for the survival of our society.
Most of the Country’s Governors have told the Trump Administration over and over they do not have the capability to test a sufficient percentage of their population. The Trump team continues to distort the truth. Vice President Pence repeats daily that there are bountiful tests and labs available around the country'. The Governors say he is “delusional.”
No one wants to go back to work, sit on a crowded bus, subway or plane, or go into a restaurant with the reasonable possibility that they will get sick and be hospitalized.
Citizens must Protest! In our neighborhoods! We must be heard! Create signage for your window, car, or front lawn. "EVERYONE MUST BE TESTED! Write a letter to the Editors of your local paper." Talk to your local Politicians and Community organizations. Demand action. Write to the White House and your Congresspersons. Testing is the only path back to normal. SIGN THIS PETITION.
Just recently, the White House set out a phased plan to open the country gradually, to make sure that when people return to work they and co-workers do not carry the virus. Less than two days later, Trump tweets, 'Liberate Minnesota: Liberate Michigan: Liberate Virginia,' encouraging people to VIOLATE his stay at home, social-distancing phased plan, and stunning his pandemic experts and everyone else.This perverse outburst also had the effect of dividing us, by creating a group that feels empowered to defy the rules we have all been following.This is the worst possible dilemma in our brave fight for the survival of our society.
Most of the Country’s Governors have told the Trump Administration over and over they do not have the capability to test a sufficient percentage of their population. The Trump team continues to distort the truth. Vice President Pence repeats daily that there are bountiful tests and labs available around the country'. The Governors say he is “delusional.”
No one wants to go back to work, sit on a crowded bus, subway or plane, or go into a restaurant with the reasonable possibility that they will get sick and be hospitalized.
Citizens must Protest! In our neighborhoods! We must be heard! Create signage for your window, car, or front lawn. "EVERYONE MUST BE TESTED! Write a letter to the Editors of your local paper." Talk to your local Politicians and Community organizations. Demand action. Write to the White House and your Congresspersons. Testing is the only path back to normal. SIGN THIS PETITION.
How it will be delivered
Virtual press conferences. Through the news media and social news media. And delivery to key members of Congress and the White House. Then start a Campaign.