Haley Taylor Schlitz, left, an SMU law school student, and Taylor Richardson are concerned for their parents, both physicians, during the pandemic.
April 28, SMU Dedman School of Law Student Haley Taylor Schlitz (and co-author Taylor Richardson ???), for an op-ed critical of decisions to “open up for business” too early in certain states because that could cause a spike in COVID-19 cases and endanger health care workers, such as their parents. Published in Teen Vogue: https://bit.ly/2xdDgam
Throughout the history of our nation, Americans have faced many crises. From pandemics to world wars, these events have helped us pull together and demonstrate our full potential as a nation. During these times as brave Americans went off to fight for our safety, we also had a strong foundation of support that would be known as the home front. The COVID-19 crisis is no different. Once again we have a true home front of American families who get up each day to support their loved ones as they go off to work as physicians, nurses, health care techs, postal workers, grocery store workers, firefighters, EMTs, truck drivers, food service workers, custodians, sanitation workers, and so many more.
As children of health care workers, we are doing our best to be part of a strong front that starts within the walls of our own homes. We are not alone in this fight. Our family members and many of our friends are traversing the same stressful roller coaster of emotions each day as we watch our loved ones venture off to help keep our communities safe, healthy, and fed. . .
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