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What generation are we?

Sat., July 18, 2020

I recently witnessed people objecting to wearing a mask at retail locations. It seems like such a small thing to ask. It brought back memories of my parents telling stories of World War 2.

There was rationing of nearly everything, including gasoline, tires, nylon stockings, and even food. The greatest generation, as they’ve been called, stepped up and did what had to be done. I hesitate to try to come up with a name for our current generation, I’ll leave that to historians. Let’s work together and beat this virus. Please wear a mask.

Michael A. Britton

Spokane

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