Regarding the article “$25K bonuses, other resources for Pa. essential workers could be on the way”: Some would argue that this is not the time to speak up or question our leaders, but I believe now is exactly the time and our responsibility to do so.

I’m a lifelong independent, so I have no party affiliations. But I constantly see President Trump criticized while other politicians’ actions — or lack thereof — go unchallenged. Casey’s plan is politics at its worst, as no amount of money changes the risks those on the frontlines face fighting covid-19.

Should we pay our military personnel an extra $25,000 every time they are sent to war? Those brave men and women realize this is what they signed up for. Too many governors and especially hospital administrators have failed to stockpile basic protective gear, while administrators planted their flags on every new hospital building they could build. Shameful and irresponsible.

Everyone should expect a whopping increase in their insurance premiums next enrollment period. The political pigotry, I can assure you, will prove to be as deadly and/or detrimental as the virus itself. Accountability should always be at the forefront of any problem of this nature so as to keep us truly safe.

Rob DiSanti

O’Hara

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