Having just seen a thing about a facial recognition test at Disney, the sign said clearly it is optional.
Got me thinking about how recently now that in my area (very democrat area) anyone who wants the COVID shot can get it, it’s come up with some work and karate friends and when they ask if/when I’m getting one, I’ve just been saying “no, I’m not planning to” with the conviction that my mind is made up and I don’t even need to explain it to you. And they have all been “oh ok, cool, that’s your choice” but they don’t just end it there. They repeat it several times. If it were another question they would not do so normally.
Not sure if they are just emphasizing it to make sure you know they’re serious, or if my assured stance on it is making them second guess they’re own decision. Or the whole subject is so touchy? Or are they mad they see one of the monkeys isn’t going along with the pack? I’m a visibly healthy late 30s guy so shouldn’t be a health concern.
What are your the reactions you all are getting to “non educated” colleagues and friends when you tell them you don’t plan on getting an experimental drug?
Someone posted an article earlier by a man who gave his reasoning for not getting the shot. One I liked the best was how creepy it is the mantra of “get the vax” and the “look at me look at me, I got the vax you should too”. Maybe I’m not with it anymore but didn’t they use to tell us don’t be peer pressured into experimenting with drugs? Can’t I just say I was taught not to follow my friends off the cliff. “Just say NO”
Boom! Hadn’t even thought of that line of reasoning! Throw a huge wrench in their hive mind machinery. Love it!