CurmudgeonBy an edhat reader
A number of images and posts are making their way around the news media and internet showing a number of politicians, including a local representative, receiving COVID-19 vaccines under the pretext of showing the public by example that they have no fear of its safety.
Do edhatters think this is a good idea for politicians to get the vaccine ahead of front-line workers, first-responders and nursing home residents, etc.?
I am ok with it. It’s a form of leadership. It’s a bit of a spectacle but if it makes at least some people more comfortable with it, it is worth it. It’s not like they’re taking up thousands of vaccines from front line workers, it’s a drop in the bucket when hundreds of thousands of vaccines are being made each week. I have family that work at Cottage and got the vaccine recently. After speaking with many ICU nurses and MD’s on the front lines, reviewing the safety literature and ingredient list (I am a healthcare professional myself), I can say there is NO reason anyone should be afraid of this vaccine. This IS the answer to the Pandemic. So before the anti-vax conspiracy theorists hit this thread, please do everyone a favor and get the shot as soon as you are able. If you are still concerned, speak with a Doctor you trust.
If you are referring to lawmakers like Mike Pence, Marco Rubio, Lindsey Graham, Joni Ernst, etc. who have until now played down the pandemic, encouraged “herd immunity”, and have generally been dismissive of public health guidance and complicit in the spread of the virus, then I would agree that it is utterly hypocritical of them to jump the line to get the vaccination (which they all have).
Politicians are not essential workers. They should be given priority based on age and health just like everyone else.
Line the Teacher up ASAP!! We gotta get school going again!!!
Is there any priority given to teachers?
Of course our “royalty” was going to put themselves first in line. I wonder why Mr. Carbajal got the vaccine, because he has already been diagnosed with the disease and recovered? Probably most of his supporters are not opposed to getting the vaccine so his explanation of leading by example doesn’t wash. If a health care worker dies because they couldn’t get the vaccine in time, will he feel the least bit guilty? Probably not.
Lol watching some political figure get a shot is not enough to convince me to get one.
Where is this line ?? I am 81 and my wife is 78.
LA Times has a dialogue in the Letters about who should get it first. Seniors who are most at risk of dying, or kids that are the superspreaders? I say the seniors, because they are the ones that suffer the most if they get it and have to isolate. Giving it to them will also relieve some pressure on our hospitals.
Basic, you just can’t fix stupid. Conspiracy theorists and science deniers will never be swayed by public figure leadership because everything plays into their grand delusions of conspiracy. They will just say the shot was fake, because, you know, everything can now be disregarded as “fake” thanks to a certain pumpkin headed con man. So, frankly, it’s Darwinism at work.
What a sec Pit: “kids that are the superspreaders” can you please back that up?
Ah yes, This news reinforces my faith in Washington and Congress. Always trust them to do the wrong thing. And to pay for it with my money.
Did you read those Sac? they aren’t that supportive of kids being super spreaders. not to mention, that is opposite of what the CDC and WHO says.
Sacjon – Yes, kids can spread it as well. As per public health though, studies are showing that keeping kids out of school is leading to more spread…schools are a safer and better monitored spot than the alternative. And since all schools at this point would/do have precautions…keeping schools closed is THE LESS SAFE OPTION.