In an alarming turn of events, it seems that a wave of ignorance has swept across our nation. It’s as if a pandemic of shortsightedness has taken root in our society. However, there is a silver lining—we possess a remedy, and that is the practice of critical thinking. Once regarded as a beacon of unity, the United States now appears to be a fragmented landscape, far from its former ideals as the land of the brave. Instead, it has morphed into a place where the elite hold the reins of power, while the rest of us find ourselves merely serving as their accomplices.

I find myself in a position where I cannot single-handedly rectify this fractured system—we need the mobilization of the collective strength of our citizens to instigate real change. It’s clear that this isn’t an issue that can be resolved by one voice alone; we require a chorus of determined individuals to rise up and reclaim our commitment to reasoned and rational thought. Let us work together to restore the common sense thinking that has become so endangered in today’s world.