Most people want the same things, regardless of where they are on the political spectrum. In general, people want the opportunity to be successful, and they want their families to be safe, healthy and happy. Every single person in the United States can relate to those 2 core desires. Which is why it’s disheartening to see such animosity and outright hatred between liberals and conservatives. We may disagree about the best way to achieve those things, but at the end of the day, we all share the same aspirations.

Times are tough right now, no doubt. But even with the coronavirus epidemic, we are still better off right now, in the year 2020, than we were 20 years ago, than we were 100 years ago. We will conquer this disease, like smallpox, like polio, like so many others. We are strong and we are resilient. Let’s also be kind to each other. We will achieve better conditions for our society as a whole if we do it that way. Progress requires work and sacrifice, but also compassion. Let’s see beyond our own personal perspectives. Let’s make our grandchildren proud.