There seems to be a consensus opinion forming that herd immunity in the United States is no longer a realistic possibility because the percentage of the population that refuses to consider vaccination is too large. For example, a majority of former guy's supporters are determined to avoid vaccination. There's an article in The Atlantic that provides an analysis of who these people are, and why they are that way. My personal preference would be to pin the blame for the whole fiasco on RepubliQans, but that's an oversimplification.
One thing that comes out in the article is that some anti-vaxxers have been living their "normal lives" or usual routines all along: no masking, distancing, or staying at home for them, and they're still okay. Ergo, no incentive to receive a shot they don't trust. Maybe some of them will eventually find out they aren't as healthy as they thought after it's too late. Personally, I wouldn't have a problem with that.
People who selfishly don't give a damn about doing what's best for the entire community if it means a little personal inconvenience piss me off, generally speaking. Those of us who've been living the Q lifestyle for 400 days have been willing to adapt not only for self-protection, but because we understand the microbes from hell won't be going away as long as we're offering a welcoming environment.
I hope the private sector seizes the initiative: movie theaters, restaurants, sporting events, stores, other businesses requiring proof of vaccination for employment or entrance. Letting the anti-vax crowd know they aren't welcome around here might push some of them out of their comfort zone.
The best way to get Cheez Doodlers to want the COVID vaccination is for Biden to tell them they can't have it.
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