You see it every day: prominent reactionary GOP politicians fighting for the right to spread the virus; parents demonstrating at school board meetings against mask mandates; faux libertarians screaming about personal freedom on TV. These same people, of course, lead the charge against freedom of choice on abortion. It’s enough to make you want to throw up.
But we are being told that most vaccine doubters are actually victims, and can be reached by a better vaccination program. In other words, it’s Biden’s fault. Do you buy that?
Consider the following common justifications for not getting the vaccine:
- I’m uninsured, and I don’t believe the vaccine is free: Well, it is, and you have been told that by the government and the media from the beginning;
- I can’t take time off work: Then make an appointment for after work. Pharmacies are open after 5:00;
- I don’t have transportation: So how do you get to work and the grocery store?
- It’s not proven to be safe: How many people have did from the vaccine, as opposed to the virus?
The bottom line is that there is no good reason to refuse the vaccine. It’s time for mandates—period.