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There Is a Dangerous New Virus, and I Have Caught It
Be alert for the symptoms of this new illness.
As we slowly emerge from the horrors of the COVID pandemic, and just as we are ready to heave a sigh of relief, we are faced with a new and perplexing viral threat.
This new potential pandemic is insidious in its attack. For many people, the symptoms are so mild that they are barely noticed. For others, the condition has been simmering within their brain cells for so long that it must be considered more chronic than acute. It is often difficult for the sufferer to get a clear and accurate diagnosis.
But I am here to offer some insight into this new disease, as I have recently been informed that I have been suffering from it for decades.
First let me describe some of my symptoms so that you can be on the lookout for them in yourselves and in your loved ones.
Symptom #1: Swollen Empathy Nodes
This symptom can be noted when the patient is watching the news. For example, when shown images of dead refugee babies washed up on Mediterranean shores, the patient may sob, shake their head, or mutter, “What the hell is wrong with humanity?”
Other examples of swollen empathy nodes include the realization that underneath our skin color and…
