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> And then there were the anthrax attacks in 2001. The Postal Service soon began irradiating mail sent to zip codes in Washington D.C. associated with federal government agencies, AND STILL DOES.

A one time event, but we are saddled for life with security procedures and their associated costs that can never be ended. Just like 9/11 and the TSA's security procedures.

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The relics of this pandemic like huge sneeze guards in businesses are probably going to be around for the next 30 years.

The one I'm most worried about is the acceptance of cash.

After giving in for a few weeks during the local height of the pandemic, I've come back to pay cash only. I hope everyone who cares does.

I don't mind some changes that were made though - like people respecting your personal space more, cleaning shopping carts (that was never done before), and personal hygiene like washing hands and sneezing.

But there are some problematic developments happening as well which should be stopped in their tracks; additional government powers with no deadline, tracking apps and the abuse of phone data, etc.

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