To the editor:

In answer to the letter last week that criticized Gov. Holcomb for his COVID-19 restrictions, I would ask that we frame the problem a bit differently.

We are all feeling frustrated and impatient with the restrictions. Many are losing income and some are suffering from the virus itself. We all want this to end. The best way to protect our personal liberties, our livelihood and the lives of those we love, is to wear a mask, keep a social distance and wash our hands.

We all can, and must, do our part to protect each other and make sure we are part of the solution and not part of the problem.

David Cole, Nashville

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