Equality During the Pandemic and Beyond

From: J Birch Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 3:20:42 AM To: justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca <justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca>; Chrystia.Freeland@parl.gc.ca <Chrystia.Freeland@parl.gc.ca>; contact.nbcnews@nbcuni.com <contact.nbcnews@nbcuni.com>; contactus@newfoundlandlabrador.com <contactus@newfoundlandlabrador.com>; correspondence@council.nyc.gov <correspondence@council.nyc.gov>; news@skynews.com <news@skynews.com>; nytnews@nytimes.com <nytnews@nytimes.com>; dujarric@un.org <dujarric@un.org>; Sky.Today <Sky.Today@sky.uk>; GlobalOttawa@globalnews.ca <GlobalOttawa@globalnews.ca>; Secretary@HHS.gov <Secretary@HHS.gov>; tips@GlobalTVBC.com <tips@GlobalTVBC.com>; media@gatesfoundation.org <media@gatesfoundation.org>; HaveYourSay <haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk>; Info@PMOindia.gov.in <Info@PMOindia.gov.in>; jedmiston@nationalpost.com <jedmiston@nationalpost.com>; ctvottawa@ctv.ca <ctvottawa@ctv.ca>; media@sputniknews.com <media@sputniknews.com>; news@thelocal.se <news@thelocal.se>; letters@jpost.com <letters@jpost.com>; letters@theaustralian.com.au <letters@theaustralian.com.au>; dan@jpost.com <dan@jpost.com>; david.penberthy@news.com.au <david.penberthy@news.com.au>; governor@governor.ca.gov <governor@governor.ca.gov> Subject: Equality During the Pandemic and Beyond (Opinion)

Hey Everyone, I was reading a story about how this crisis has drawn stark divides between levels of industry and our populace. It talked about how some are unable to support themselves and families during this Pandemic and how some are not able to get food or supplies. During times like these its important that we look out for one another, to see beyond borders, beliefs or budgets and instead look to the common thread that we all share. We are one people, no matter the divisions we face now or in the future or the adversity that might come calling, we must rise together to meet it. We need to ensure that all of our people are cared for especially during this crisis. We need to create a world where none of us go hungry or homeless, a world where none die of sickness or infirmity, a world where we build bridges between us. I have said it before but equality is our foundation, if left unequal then all we build will crumble. We must raise each of us higher so that very potential of the human race is elevated. When we create an equal world we open up more possibilities not only for one another but ourselves as well. Together we create miracles where none before existed. The potential for all of us is directly tied to the potential of the individual. When we stand together, build together, hope together, we create ripples in the very fabric of who we are. Evolving not only where we start our journey but the possibilities of where that journey may take us. Each of us has the power to ensure that journey is happy not only for ourselves but each other, to make not only our future beautiful but our present as well. Everyday miracles from one stranger to another that sends a message to the world that says, we are not alone. We must remind one another of this everyday by coming together like never before in our history to collectively decide on our future, a future for all of us. Communities, cities and countries coming together to face these times as one, a united people standing as beacons in the storm for one another. Looking out across that vast approaching horizon of bountiful tomorrows with hope instead of fear. Together we will weather this storm, rise above this time and create a beautiful future that will take us from you and me, to we. Stay Safe, Stay Sanitized and Stay Supportive, John Ames Birch @johneames2