Two weeks ago, I wrote Beware the Ides of March.  In that blog I point out that by mid-March (the Ides) we may be at a pivotal point, where we find out if we can rise to the challenge of a global crisis or we fail because we cannot believe and accept that continued growth and prosperity could be vulnerable.   So far as this time approaches, I’m very encouraged, not so much by our Federal leadership, but by the actions of State and Local governments, the sports and entertainment industry, the education, religious and healthcare institutions.  So many making smart decisions about reducing large crowds, encouraging safety, and preparing for a surge of patients that will challenge our healthcare systems.  The social distancing and containment actions of society will help flatten the curve of patients needing critical care, thus avoiding overwhelming our healthcare capacity.  It is remarkable that this understanding, and these actions are happening as rapidly as they are prior to emergency declaration, and while it will do great good.  The Federal government is almost being dragged along in this crisis instead of leading it.   We are a society that still believes and operates with democratic principles of it is We The People that will govern, and ensure our elected leaders come into alignment.  The release of emergency funding, and the actions to soften the financial blow to millions that will be out of work, as well as millions that have no healthcare insurance, are in all our best interest and We The People understand.   Sure, many will complain about overreaction, about March Madness being cancelled and a host of other inconveniences, but I see our society showing that it can pivot rapidly to meet a global, crises.   And yes, there will be some that hoard what others need, but when the time comes I think most of them will share what they have.   I believe in the collective good and wisdom of people, and we will learn from this as we have with every global challenge, that We The People are resilient!