The Transylvania Times -

After reading Mr. Cole’s letter of Dec. 3, I felt compelled to respond. I truly was amazed, incredulous and also incensed. I can only imagine he is one of those people who thinks the COVID-19 pandemic is a “hoax!”

I find it near impossible to understand his thinking. I ask him to explain how the deaths from the virus, which now number 275,000 and counting, are not a true “crisis.”

I do agree that this has been a very difficult time and it has impacted the lives and livelihoods of most everyone with the limitations – i.e. stores, restaurants, churches, etc. being closed down. I...