Yesterday, we drove back to our Littleton, Colorado, farm and more than half of that trip was across the open landscapes of Kansas. One of the "reddest" of States, Trump 2020 signs appeared on barns and parked truck trailers, almost rivaling the religious messages that crowded the billboards.
But the electronic highway signs were focused on the Covid-19 pandemic, repeatedly offering the advice to stay home, practice social distancing, use facial masks and wash your hands frequently. They also instructed workers to stay home if sick and stressed that we are all responsible for the health of others. Of course, some of the signs also thanked the truckers who are bringing vital supplies to the nation during this crisis.
While dysfunction reigns in the Capitol, it is reassuring to know that most State leaders are taking the pandemic seriously and encouraging their residents and visitors to do the same. My kudos to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
But the electronic highway signs were focused on the Covid-19 pandemic, repeatedly offering the advice to stay home, practice social distancing, use facial masks and wash your hands frequently. They also instructed workers to stay home if sick and stressed that we are all responsible for the health of others. Of course, some of the signs also thanked the truckers who are bringing vital supplies to the nation during this crisis.
While dysfunction reigns in the Capitol, it is reassuring to know that most State leaders are taking the pandemic seriously and encouraging their residents and visitors to do the same. My kudos to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
