Day 1167, Fatal Filters 

 

Why can’t the Reds see what’s so clear to the Blues?

Why do mostly right wingers ignore the clues?

The COVID pandemic will strike left and right.

(Of course, the Iranians have blamed the Jews.)

 

The COVID pandemic will strike left and right,

The evidence daily broadcast in plain sight.

The facts aren’t a secret kept by Democrats,

Nor are they mysterious or recondite.

 

The facts aren’t a secret kept by Democrats.

And, facts come from scientists, not autocrats.

So what is the problem when science is clear,

Newspapers and TV both packed full of stats?

 

So, what is the problem when science is clear?

Why is it some people just can’t see or hear?

The filters put up by our philosophies,

Religions, and politics will cost us dear.

 

The filters put up by our philosophies

Can filter out clear facts and cause brains to freeze.

Religion and politics: it’s sad but true,

When rigidly practiced, may worsen disease.

 

Religion and politics: it’s sad but true,

May act to block facts that most others can view.

Today, such rigidity, seen on the right,

Will threaten their lives… and might also kill you.