There’s been so much doom and fear being spread by idiotic politicians and media pundits about this alleged virus of doom, that truck drivers are becoming less willing to haul goods.
As the number of COVID-19 deaths in Johnson County increased to a total of nine Monday, truckers are sounding the alarm that the the nation’s supply chain could be in jeopardy if the government doesn’t help protect them.
Truckers say that every day, they are hauling needed goods into COVID-19 hot spots with no protective equipment, testing capabilities or ways to self-quarantine or seek treatment if they become sick.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association sent a letter Friday to President Donald Trump on Friday saying: “HELP — MAYDAY — 9-1-1.”
“Right now professional drivers are busting their butts to care for the nation,” said the letter, signed by Todd Spencer, president and CEO of the Grain Valley-based organization. “Their hard work and personal sacrifice should not include their health or even their lives if at all possible or preventable.”
America’s truck drivers are vital to the nation’s economy. If they stop delivering essential products, the country will quickly descend into chaos. The only reason that this hasn’t happened yet is because critical products are still making their way to store shelves.
But with all the virus hysteria and all the economic damage that’s already been done because of this lunatic lockdown situation, there’s no guarantee that the supply chain will continue to operate.
