Nice to see others agree… Don’t give up on mankind yet . The people of the world that believe in personal freedom and our God given rights outnumber the far left lunatics that want to shove their socialistic values down our throats. The people are waking up to see the shallow disingenuous ways of the powers that be. Joe Biden visited all 3 sites of devastation from 20 years ago and was heckled. Donald Trump visited ground zero and was cheered and honored by first responders. I think people are just Biden their time.
personal freedom is all very Bart but let me ask you a hypothetical situation. . ..,,, If there was no vaccination . The pandemic went uncontrolled. You become infected and required hospitalisation, but were unable to get a bed in hospital or receive treatment .. .,,how would you feel ?
The reality is .. there are situations were this has happened (China, Italy, New York and India ) We have seen the chaos that covid can cause to health systems or countries without resources to treat the masses . How do you think a health professional feels having to choose who lives and who dies ?
For now , Vaccination is the only tool health systems have to reduce demand on services and help manage outbreaks . I do understand the political/personal frustrations and what it feels like to have rights taken away .. but I also understand the public health crisis we are facing (and it is a crisis with the potential to be much more harmful ) . Yes .. people have the right to choose vaccination .. to choose to not live in lockdown but realistically what are the consequences of that ? How do you suggest hospital services cope in the event there are mass outbreaks globally ? How should they decide who is worthy of saving , who gets access to precious resources ? What unfolded in India with the lack of oxygen was horrific . Globally , since the start of the pandemic , there have been ongoing issues resourcing medications, medical equipment and PPE ( supplies are not infinite ). Some countries may be better placed than others .. but when there is a global demand to treat outbreaks .. . Very few countries will be untouched .
The reality is , this pandemic is not at the stage that the world can afford to let covid take hold . Global vaccination rates are inconsistent and not meeting thresholds capable of providing herd Immunity ., Countries that fail to vaccinate , provide the virus with another opportunity to mutate and learn how to bypass our immune protection . Resumption of International travel opens the door for global dissemination. How do you suggest we combat that threat ?
P.s. None of this is meant as a personal attack .. or to undermine how people feel .. just a discussion opportunity