Oso planning to go pro
We're going to have to learn to live with the Covid-19 virus floating around. It's doubtful the disease will completely go away. Rather, I suspect it will be like the flu -- ebbing and flowing depending on season and people's habits.We're not going to solve the problem by taking extreme measures to protect the 20 percent to 30 percent of society so ignorant that they won't get vaccinated. It's folly to assume that we can just shut American life down because a segment of the population doesn't like the idea of vaccination. Instead, we sunset the extraordinary provisions associated with Covid-19.One big issue is how the government communicates. We've been told we need a booster shot and I'm all in for it. But it would be nice if in a clear, concise format, the government communicates why we need the booster and what the perceived benefits will be. And why is eight months the prescribed interval?Clarity and realism will go a long way toward making Covid-19 an afterthought.
One big issue is how the government communicates. We've been told we need a booster shot and I'm all in for it. But it would be nice if in a clear, concise format, the government communicates why we need the booster and what the perceived benefits will be. And why is eight months the prescribed interval?Clarity and realism will go a long way toward making Covid-19 an afterthought.
Agree with what you say, but that doesn't fit in a tweet, which is how we govern now.
Define extreme measures
Ahem ...https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0818-covid-19-booster-shots.html
No. It was how we governed from Jan 20, 2017 - Jan 20, 2021.
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Thanks for your concern douchebag.
Typical bureaucratic BS.Here's the message:"These vaccinations have been highly effective in preventing and reducing the severity of Covid-19. We urge every American to be vaccinated over time."We have evaluated the data from vaccinated Americans and the protection the vaccine affords each of us. We are concerned that after eight months, the protection falls by __._% based on our trials. For that reason, we're advocating that every American get a booster shot."We've made a lot of progress but there is much more to be done. We implore every American to get vaccinated!"The message needs to be identical, from the President of the United States on down to the lowest CDC functionary. Attach a fact sheet if you will, but this is the message. PERIOD!!!!!!
Forcing people to wear masks. Limiting the number of people in a room via "social distancing." Damn near shutting the economy down in 2020 and threatening to do so again.My governor has the right idea. Urge people to be vaccinated, open everything up and let individuals decide what steps they want to take. He's been roundly criticized for it but he's basically saying, "Your government is not protecting the stupid's right to be stupid!"
So you don't believe in letting private organizations make their own rules when it comes to their business?
What private business does, they can do as long as they don't discriminate. If my local grocery mogul wants me to wear a mask in their store, it's their right. If I don't like it, I can shop elsewhere.Where I have an issue is the government telling me. I get some of their concern before we had an effective vaccine, but now we have a vaccine.As to the DUI comparison, that's one of the most ridiculous comparisons I've ever heard. If we had a way of effectively preventing DUI before someone got in the car, then, yes, get rid of it. Just make it impossible for an impaired person to drive. We have a way to prevent death and debilitation from Covid-19. It's called vaccination. Get vaccinated and we have no need for masks or social distancing.
The latest vax rates, per NBC:And here are the American adults who say they’ve already been vaccinated — broken down by demographic group:All adults: 69 percentMen: 67 percentWomen: 71 percent18-34: 63 percent35-49: 58 percent50-64: 71 percent65+: 86 percentWhites: 66 percentBlacks: 76 percentLatinos: 71 percentUrban residents: 79 percentSuburban residents: 67 percentRural residents: 52 percentWhite evangelicals: 59 percentDemocrats: 88 percentIndependents: 60 percentRepublicans: 55 percentRepublicans who support Trump more than party: 46 percentRepublicans who support party more than Trump: 62 percentDemocratic Sanders-Warren voters: 88 percentDemocratic Biden voters: 87 percentBiden voters in 2020 general election: 91 percentTrump voters in 2020 general election: 50 percentWhite non-college grads: 60 percentWhite college grads: 80 percentGet the unnatural carnal knowledgeing vax you unnatural carnal knowledgeing pretty boys.
As to the DUI comparison, that's one of the most ridiculous comparisons I've ever heard. If we had a way of effectively preventing DUI before someone got in the car, then, yes, get rid of it. Just make it impossible for an impaired person to drive. We have a way to prevent death and debilitation from Covid-19. It's called vaccination. Get vaccinated and we have no need for masks or social distancing.
Whites: 66 percentBlacks: 76 percentLatinos: 71 percent
Is this self reported or actually verified numbers?