The Best in Some, the Worst in Others
“We’ve seen the best in people, and we’ve seen the worst.”
Over the course of centuries, that quote has been uttered by generals, politicians, philosophers, and leaders in times of crisis. Societal disruption (such as a pandemic) allows for people to reveal themselves at their deepest levels.
Far be it from me to judge who’s good and who may be on the naughty list, but there are extremes being played out daily in the residual chaos spilling forth from 2020.
We can bestow endless praise upon health care workers and find their tireless hearts representative of the good mankind is capable of. On the other end of the spectrum are those who capitalize on the weak and vulnerable to pursue personal profit and gain.
What prompted me to write this now?
As a long-time consumer advocate, I keep an eye on FTC claims, frauds related to health, fitness, and weight loss, and scams that perpetuate the awareness and bank accounts of those...