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Retirees classified as 'expendable'

I am a retired letter carrier. A friend of mine who still delivers mail posted online that she was classified by the government as essential. I replied that the government has classified me as expendable. It was a joke, but then I wasn't laughing. This is shameful. What really breaks my heart is how many people would actually be OK with this.

What has happened to this country? Are we headed toward a darker side where unkindness, ignorance, greed and bigotry will be considered virtues? Do you believe that the one who commanded you to love you neighbors as yourself and to take care of the sick and the least of our brothers would consider anyone expendable?

Here is to hoping that human decency will prevail.

Michael Precin

Palatine

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