(Brace with me, this is a long one.  However, I pray that the end and the learning are both worth your time.)
 
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, thousands of attendees gathered in Freedom Plaza to participate in the Save America March.”  Per the President, the march was designed for “patriots” to stand against the fraudulent results of the “stolen” 2020 Presidential election. 

Warning:  This isn’t necessarily a fun read; however, it’s an educational ride that I hope will transform our thinking in a better way. 
 
Fact:  the financial impact of the novel coronavirus on the United States has been undeniable.  It is fair to say that COVID-19 has not only stirred a public health crisis, but it has prompted an economic crisis as well.  The Brookings Institute released its research on the impact of COVID-19 on the American financial system.  In an era of “fake news,” it's important to note that the “Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. [Their] mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.” 
 
I know, I know, but you have to do that now. Anyway…

It was Saturday morning.  I was coming from my son’s flag football game and I was on an emotional high.  I was very proud of my guy; he caught every pass directed to him (2 receptions) and he even scored a touchdown.  They won their game decisively.  In honor of his win, he requested to go to Chik-Fil-A to eat lunch, and to that I was glad to oblige. 
 
As I waited in the line of the drive thru, which by the length you’d think the sandwiches were free, I took a moment to scroll through Twitter to catch up on the “happenings” of the internet.