In April, photos of demonstrations in America made rounds all over the world because of the powerful stances they represented. On one side were angry protestors who opposed the Covid-19 lockdown; on the other, nurses dressed in scrubs, policing the protesters. The nurses stood on crosswalks on the street, blocking the protestors from driving. I felt pride towards nurses, who went beyond the call of duty to ensure public safety. In America, a frustrated President Donald Trump tweeted “Open our country!” in capital letters on Monday.

Source: The Star May 22, 2020 03:00 UTC