many have been overcome by rage, by grief, and even guilt. guilt that because they stuck to the law, they did not see their parents one last time. guilt that because they didn t bend the rules, their children went months without seeing friends. guilt that because they did as they were asked, they didn t go and visit lonely relatives. but people shouldn t feel guilty. they should feel pride in themselves and their country, because by abiding by those rules, they ve saved the lives of people they will probably never meet. they have shown the deep public spirit and the love and respect for others that has always characterized this nation at its best. our national story about covid is about those that stood up