Our current administration keeps gutting the programs and institutions that keep Americans safe which is the number one job of government. They are destroying the capabilities of the CDC, NIH, HHS, and FDA to name a few. Relying on short term overly reactive decisions during a crisis instead of long term proactive planning will not keep us safe. We tragically have leaders who are incompetent and do not prioritize public health. We will not be prepared for the next epidemic or pandemic which is frightening. We all need to contact our elected representatives and fully advocate for Public Health leadership and funding.

I know too well how poorly funded and prepared we were for the Covid-19 Pandemic where I tragically lost my brother Johnny 5 1/2 years ago. He should still be here.