I doubt you would have had the same verdict 50 years ago, and not just because one of the killers was dumb enough to film them committing the crime. But as you may have noticed, we live in troubled times.īret: A good reminder that for all of our problems, there really has been meaningful racial progress in this country. The evidence was so clear, it’d be hard to imagine a different outcome. Gail: It was a relief to see a case where a nearly all-white jury came down so quickly on a horrible racist murder. In better news, Gail, there were the guilty verdicts in Georgia for the heinous murder of Ahmaud Arbery. Don’t know if I’m sure we shouldn’t take a little break on travel from Africa until scientists get more information on the newest variant.īret: My guess is that it’s probably already here, sorry to say.
We should be shutting down the shutdowns, period. But the bottom line is that we still have to go on living as close to normal as possible: sending kids to school, letting them see friends, going to our jobs, socializing, eating at our favorite restaurants, consuming culture and all the rest.Īll of which is to say that it was a mistake for the Biden administration to shut down travel from some countries in Africa.
Let’s hope vaccines and therapeutics will keep catching up with the new variants as they emerge and evolve. We can’t eliminate risk but we can mitigate it, especially by creating various kinds of accommodations for people with higher risk factors. Go on.īret: We’re going to create the Order of the Birdland, just for you, Gail.īack to Covid: I think we should stop assuming we can make it go away, whether by locking down communities and shutting down borders or by rolling out new medicines. Gail: Well, not expecting a badge for going to a jazz club, but thanks.
Think that’s irresponsible?īret: I think it’s sane, necessary and courageous. Still going to restaurants, plays, concerts and planning holiday trips. I’ve got all my shots, wear masks whenever I go shopping or travel.