The world
is currently in a state of war. A war without guns and bullets. A war without
human soldiers. A war without borders. A war without cease-fire agreements. A
war without a war room. A war without sacred zones. The
army
in this war is without mercy. It is without any milk of human kindness. It is
indiscriminate – it has no respect for children, women, or places of worship.
This army is not interested in spoils of war. It has no intention of regime
change. It is not concerned about the rich mineral resources underneath the
earth. It is not even interested in religious, ethnic or ideological hegemony.
Its ambition has nothing to do with racial superiority. It is an invisible, fleet
footed, and
ruthlessly effective army.
Its only
agenda is a harvest of death. It is only satiated after turning the world into
one big death field. Its capacity to achieve its aim is not in doubt. Without
ground, amphibious and aeriel
machines, it has bases in almost every country
of
the world. Its movement is not governed by any war convention or protocol. In
short, it is a law unto itself. It is Coronavirus. Also known as COVID-19
(because it announced its destructive presence and intention in the year of our
Lord 2019)Thankfully, this army has a weakness and it can be defeated. It only
requires our collective action, discipline and forbearance. COVID-19 cannot
survive social and physical distancing. It only thrives when you confront it.
It loves to be confronted. It capitulates in the face of collective social and
physical distancing. It bows before good personal hygiene. It is helpless when
you take your destiny in your own hands by keeping them sanitized as often as
possible.
This is
not a time to cry about bread and butter like spoilt children. After all, the
Holy book tells us that man shall not live by bread alone. Let’s obey and
follow the instructions of the authorities. Let’s flatten the COVID-19 curve.
Let’s exercise patience. Let’s be our brothers’ keeper. In no time, we shall
regain our freedom, enterprise and socializing.”
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