Rev. Don Mayberry: Measuring Statistics, Not Politics
As we return to some normalcy after 15 months of the pandemic, I see things for which I am grateful.
We mourn those who have lost loved ones to this virus. It has been a difficult time with a lot of sacrifices made by all of us. I felt frustration. I heard the blame. We have endured the vulgar bumper stickers that denigrate our governor and expose our children to foul language.
Yet, for the most part, we can be proud of how we, the Mainers, weathered the COVID storm. When we compare our statistics with those of other states, we find that we are doing well.
Maine is ranked fourth in the country in per capita vaccinations, one of the few to have vaccinated more than 70% of adults. Death rate in Maine is one of the lowest in the country with 64 deaths per 100,000 citizens. Texas and Florida’s losses are triple, while other rural states are even higher (South Dakota, 229).
The pandemic – with its social restrictions, masks, economic setbacks, illnesses and deaths – has been more than difficult for all of us. However, when we look at statistics and not politics, we see the positive results of weathering a mighty storm together.
I want to positively salute Governor Mills and all of our fellow Mainers who took this virus seriously and did what needed to be done. Pray that the end is in sight and be grateful.
Rev. Don Mayberry, Norway
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