To the Editor of The New York Times:

In Response to Storm Propels Bloomberg Into Obama’s Corner

Government is a social contract. It has been working brilliantly in this week of Hurricane Sandy.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s endorsement of President Obama’s re-election based on his environmental stance is a powerful reminder that this contract must ultimately extend beyond city, state and even national borders.

We are one global citizenry. Let’s start acting like one.

RONNIE S. STANGLER, M.D.
Published New York Times November 2, 2012