Gambuto points out that perhaps not everything should return to “normal.” Remember: when somebody says the system is working, ask who it is working for. It is usually working for the person making the claim!
We are now a few years beyond the extreme times of COVID. Choose one aspect of American life that you feel should be different than before COVID. Pick an area that is personal to you and be sure to include at least one example where what was “normal” was not working in some way. You may even offer a way to make things better.
Some areas to consider: health care / law enforcement / government culture / political culture / agriculture / economy / environment / drug industry / nursing home industry / climate change / travel industry / education / entertainment industry / professional sports / college sports / slaughterhouse industry / restaurant industry / mental health / child care / housing industry / food distribution / systemic racism
Write 6 – 10 complete sentences and include personal experience.
NOTE: use at least one direct quote from the essay in your response.