The coronavirus is on the precipice of running amuck in the United States. This highly infectious disease is changing the daily habits of American people from sea to shinning sea.
The government leadership has lagged in its response because our President along with many corporate leaders think first (always) about money before considering welfare. In spite of this leadership ineptness, we note airlines cutting back services, State Governors imposing 'lockdowns' and calling upon event managers to cancel large gathering events. Even some school districts are taking an attendance recess.
This brings me to the question of response inconsistencies. The NCAA men's basketball tournament is to begin soon. Only the Ivy League has canceled their men's and women's tournament leading up the the NCAA playoffs. Recently, the NCAA announced that their tournament will not be canceled.
If this highly communicable disease is as life threatening as it appears and it is paramount to control it then there must be a universal orchestration to protect our citizens. If the games MUST be played then play them...but for the sake of consistency and the preservation of life...lock the crowds out!
These are the thoughts and comments of a man who played the game, coached the game, loves the game and bleeds St. Louis Cardinals red.
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