A prominent trauma surgeon once said amputations would “never” happen without anesthesia. What happens when “never” arrives?
When the line of “never” is crossed, the bare minimum we owe to ourselves, the healthcare system, and humankind is to respond. If we do not commit to atoning for our betrayal of basic humanity, dedicate ourselves to supporting the patients of Palestine, and make it very clear that the sanctity of care must never be crossed again, I’m afraid that one day, we’ll know what it’s like to be behind a blockade too.