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Some people are feeling intense feelings right now as a result of the pandemic. Is anything making you especially sad, angry, or hopeful right now? If so, what's on your mind?

<strong> After the attempted coup at the Capitol yesterday, I feel very anxious and unsettled.</strong> It is difficult to work or to concentrate, despite looming deadlines. Watching the interruption of the peaceful transfer of power, a threat to our democracy, was and is distressing.<strong> Seeing the confederate flag in the Capitol was especially heart-wrenching.</strong> <strong> I am also deeply concerned for the after-effects of this mass gathering for the pandemic.</strong> I've seen speculation that this is going to be a spreading event similar to the Sturgis motorcycle rally. While I'm not sure how the attendance numbers line up, the process seems similar. <strong> Another distressing issue as of late is seeing the hospitals in LA filled past capacity</strong> and other hospitals in the US rushing to catch up.<strong> How long until we are at the point where we should not expect medical care</strong> after an accident? Until we should not expect care for those with heart conditions? With diabetes and comorbidities?