It has been my instinct to resist the “new normal”, but
having given it some more thought perhaps rather than rejecting the new normal
we should try to shape it:
We see how easily freedom is threatened so let’s make it
normal to restrain all law by the limits of the constitution.
We see how wrong experts can be so let’s make it normal to base
our decisions on common sense.
We see how dangerous and destructive centralized power is so
let’s normalize the idea that the individual is sovereign over his/her own
life.
We see how easily timid people are cowered by an
overreaching government so let’s make boldness the new norm.
We see how dangerous it is to be dependent on foreign
sources for essential products so let’s make it normal to produce those things
domestically.
We see the destruction that results from nonessential
businesses being closed so let’s make it normal to respect the property rights
as well as the contributions to society of all citizens.
We see how power corrupts even trusted leaders, so let’s
make it normal to overthrow incumbents who stray from their trust.
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