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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.

March 5, 2021 <strong> WOW! What a week.</strong> On March 2, the same day that the Texans started their fight against Mexican General Santa Ana,<strong> we were granted out freedom by Governor Greg Abbott. We can now decide for ourselves whether or not we will wear masks</strong> in this state. <strong> I am personally torn. I know that the government has the right to make laws that promote the general welfare,</strong> and I have always viewed the pandemic edicts as this type of action on the part of the government. But I like my fellow humans, and I love my neighbors. I also like what I can do when I am healthy. And I don’t want to die<strong>. With work that brings me into contact with a wide swath of the local populace, I don’t see a problem with wearing a mask when required. But I also felt threatened with severe penalties if I forgot a mask or otherwise slipped in my caution.</strong> I am relieved to see that the government is now back into a more benevolent stance.