And many who didn't die now have to live with permanent disability that prevents them from holding any kind of job (especially because employers are so opposed to making the work accessible).
Those who are able-bodied and still remain have left to fill the higher-paying vacancies left behind by the newly deceased/disabled.
They died when you told them they were "essential" and couldn't not work. They died when you refused them paid sick leave during a pandemic. They died because they have to work two or three jobs to make ends meet, multiplying their chance of exposure. They died because you refused to do even the most basic things like wear a mask, not go out, and get vaccinated.
They died because you killed them, America.
They are still dying because even today, people are careless. They are still dying because you want to go to Applebee’s while wages are still so low
They are still dying because “Only the disabled/immunocompromised die” while ignoring how many people that includes.
They are still dying because climate change spurred by the 1% is stressing out under-maintained power grids.
They are still dying because of utility shutoffs when landlords won’t pay the utilities as promised
They are still dying because Tribal Lands only got body bags when they asked for aid.
They are still dying. We are still dying. Help us.