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I get both sides of the argument. I was reluctant to get the shots but signed my spouse up and was given the opportunity for myself so I said, what the heck. I figured that once I got the shots, I could quit wearing the mask. Not that I wore it that much anyway, ha,ha. But, we have seen how that goes. The CDC does not have enough confidence in the vaccine to endorse the mask removal.
On the other hand, those that do not wish to get the shots have my understanding also. Why should they, if they have to continue to wear masks and social distance, etc? I do not subscribe to the idea that those that decline getting vaccinated are being selfish. That is just someone's attempt to shame someone else into getting the shots. The other poster is right, we are getting vaccinated to protect ourselves (and maybe family). The ones that do not get the shots are not being selfish. If anyone is in harms way, it will be the ones that don't get vaccinated. So, it will just be others that do not wish to get the shot. So, why bother attempting to shame them into changing their minds? Who knows, they may be right to worry about the vaccine. Shoot, I don't get the flu shot and haven't had it(flu shot) for at least 50 years, and never had the flu. Should I feel selfish because I do not get the flu shot? After all, flu shots are only 30-60% effective, depending on the year. Will I get a booster shot? Not if things stay the way they are now.
Now, do you see why others might be reluctant to get the vaccination, considering that NOTHING has changed? This is not a defense for the "anti-vaxxers" but just an empathetic explanation of how one might reason.
Many of you are not convincing at all. You attempt to threaten and shame those that don't agree with you. Telling someone that you or they are doing it for others is just plain B.S. and you know it. You are doing it for yourselves so just admit it. Or not, but you aren't fooling anyone. Be honest. For those not getting the shots, I understand your reasoning and I do not fault you for it. Personally, I am more pro vaccination for this particular virus, but if I was going to do it again I am not so sure. Nothing has changed. I still associate with friends without masks and I do not wear a mask around them. I ONLY wear a mask when shopping and there is a sign posted. Even then, I uncover my nose so I can breath better. I figured that if I am going to take the chance of getting the shots, then I should also put my faith in the ability of it to protect me from the evil Chinese virus.
If you are attempting to convince folks to get the vaccination, some of you are doing the opposite.