• December 1, 2020

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A National Death Wish?

One dictionary definition of death wish is: “An unconscious desire for one’s own death, as manifested in self-destructive or dangerous behaviors.” Based on what I see on the news these days, I think I cannot help but think that we have a national death wish. What else do you call it when we see so much destructive or dangerous behavior? What do you call it when the CDC advises people to stay home during the holidays, yet millions of people insist on travelling to visit relatives?

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