We all know about the coronavirus, and we are all too familiar with the severe crimp it is putting in our American way of life. But the truth is, we are beset by multiple viruses, many of which are just as bad as the coronavirus.

We are beset with a virus of hatred and fear, a virus of willful ignorance, and a virus of paranoia. Together, these viruses – all of which are contagious, and all of which are avoidable – are threatening our country’s very life.

First let’s examin...