The Bryan Hyde Show hour two 8-12-2020

• In an era where virtue signaling is reaching a fever pitch, one of the most overlooked, authentic virtues is that of gratitude. A powerful example of what genuine gratitude looks like is the story of how former Beatle Paul McCartney has lived his life. There are some truly golden insights in this article by Kyle Smith.
• One of the most disturbing aspects of the lockdown mentality is the effort by some officials to prevent peaceful assembly of people--in the name of preventing the spread of coronavirus. Tim Fries has a short but thorough refresher on why our right of assembly matters and why government is wrong to attempt to deny it.
• One of the most fascinating aspects of the current pandemic has been the incredible effort to downplay the role that hydroxychloroquine may play in helping combat Covid-19. In a free market, the best solutions would rise to the top. However, as Barry Brownstein explains, government cures have a tendency to drive out real cures.
• A common thought starter is to ask people to answer the question: What would you say to your 18 year old self? It's a great exercise in sorting out the most valuable lessons you've learned along the way. Roger W. Koops has a powerful essay that advises all young people to avoid living their lives in a bubble. It may be the best thing you read all day.