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Originally Posted by sedated
It always seems like a bit of a hypocrisy - same reason people quote the CDC for some things but say they are full of ish for other things, or spout off about how the FDA hasn't approved the vaccine but then say the FDA is a fraud in other scenarios.
And this happens on both sides. I'm not really sure why people go back to the "protecting others" argument for the vaccine, while knowing full well that everyone has the option to get the vaccine. (I know, I know...variants)
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I get that, and to some extent I agree with you. However, it's all about where this course of action takes us:
Option A:
-We top out at about 70% of people who get the vaccine
-There's enough spread that we are constantly dealing with slight hits to the vaccines' effectiveness and likely have to deal with regular booster shots
-We'll continue to see surges in cases, which result in local restrictions here and there (masks, capacity, etc.)
-A vast majority of people who die are unvaccinated, but a handful of people who are vaccinated die as well
Option B:
-We get up in the range of 90%+ vaccinated
-There aren't enough unvaccinated people for it to spread much
-Restrictions are extremely rare if not entirely nonexistent
-Because of that, there aren't many deaths among the remaining unvaccinated, let alone people who are vaccinated
-Eventually, the goal might be to eliminate it altogether (though admittedly, that's something that will likely take worldwide efforts for decades)
I generally think that everyone's had their chance and that I don't really care if people don't want it to get it, but I do feel bad for:
1. Healthcare workers
2. People who can't get the vaccine due to other health complications
3. The unlucky ones for whom the vaccine doesn't work
4. Anyone involved in hospitality or tourism, which is doomed to a constant state of uncertainty