Most people don’t spend a lot of time contemplating the meaning of the word “infrastructure.” But then, most people don’t live and work in Washington, D.C.
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Take it from me, an immigrant who became an U.S. citizen and a Colorado resident in his early 30s: America is an unruly country. That’s not a criticism, however. Unruly simply means we are not readily ruled, disciplined or managed by government. We want to be represented, not ruled.
This is why the American response to COVID-19 has been so challenging. Against our instincts, we have mostly heeded the directives of government officials, staying home from work and school and limiting contact with family and friends, despite very high personal and financial costs.
Yes, there have been high-profile exceptions and calls by some for even stricter directives. But still, the data show a massive change in behavior.
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