For almost a year and a half, our world has dramatically changed. Unfortunately, not for the better. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and now the Delta Variant, nobody can ever feel good again.
We are no longer whole. Instead, we live in a divided America that’s been fractured even further since Joe Biden took over for Donald Trump. How is it possible that things have become worse since President Biden’s inauguration in which he promised to fix our country and bring it closer together?
The plain truth about electing politicians is they can’t ever keep their promises. Most of what they say is for show just to get elected. Unfortunately, there are too many voices on both sides who disrupt the democratic process. When Trump was in charge, he had complete opposition from everyone that it was obvious he’d be a one term President. Especially after he mishandled the pandemic. However, he was far from alone. Hint: NYC governor who will be forced out eventually.
Here in New York City, it’s run by incompetent people. We know them as Governor Cuomo and Mayor De Blasio. I’m not going to bother getting into how horrible a human being Cuomo is. He’s a disgrace. What I have to say about the do nothing Mayor is more important. In an effort to completely obliterate New York State, he’s decided to force people to get the controversial Vaccination Passport as proof to go anywhere. Whether it be restaurants, games, concerts, gyms or even work, it no longer feels like a democracy.
Instead, I’m left to wonder when the madness will end. They promised that if you got fully vaccinated, there would be a “return to normalcy.” They lied to the good people of our country again. Now because of a new variant which they’ve known about for a while, we are left in purgatory. I don’t know about anyone else. But I can’t take it anymore. From being ridiculed on the phone by our Mom over the new rules and masks becoming mandatory again next month, it’s a three ring circus. I can’t even have a normal conversation with my own mother, who supports all these unfair rules. It’s truly sad.
The worst part is I know I’m not alone. By controlling everything, the leadership is failing miserably. They don’t seem to understand that this is a free country. At least the last time I checked, it was. Maybe it’s only free for the many illegals they keep letting in at the border without even doing a good job protecting the legal citizens and residents. What if they’re carrying COVID or the Delta Variant we’ve heard so much about? I read earlier that they at least are going to start vaccinating people with the one shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine. That is the least efficacy of the three out there. I opted for the Pfizer vaccination at our local CVS. I waited. Now, I’m not sure if it matters.
If you can’t get back to a normal life without being forced to have Passports like we’re not from here, what’s the point? I know the opposition will say that being fully vaccinated helps decrease the likelihood of getting a serious case of COVID. However, we’re now learning that even vaccinated are testing positive. While deaths have mostly stayed down, cases are way up. The dramatic increase is a legit concern. Is it only due to the new variant, or are there other factors not being considered? Maybe they need to do more scientific research. The science. That’s all we’ve heard about for the past 17 months.
What if by Dr. Fauci saying that you could return to normal, too many of the vaccinated began doing whatever they wanted? Like attending baseball games with big crowds and having social gatherings. Even though I am fully vaccinated, I have not done that. Maybe it’s because I prefer to be cautious. I don’t think holding such large gatherings like former President Obama is for his 60th Birthday party at his $12 million estate at Martha’s Vineyard, is smart. I could care less if all 600 plus guests are vaccinated. It’s risky and lacks good judgment and common sense. Ditto for Trump last year which resulted in positives due to total ignorance. He even got the deadly virus, but recovered thanks to the experimental drugs they gave him. That probably cost him reelection. Aside from being unpopular due to being so polarizing, it didn’t help the cause.
Too many people are politicizing this pandemic. I admit at times, I’ve been guilty of it by critiquing the Democratic Party I once supported. Maybe it’s due to the direction they’ve taken on key issues I value. However, you can find fault on both sides. Sorry. But I don’t think forcing everyone to put a needle in their arm is very democratic. Some people have medical conditions that must be taken seriously before deciding if the shot is right for them. Others don’t trust the science due to the side effects. I experienced them after both. Let me just say it wasn’t pleasant. I’m glad I recovered. The difference between myself and people like our Mom is I’ll never tell anyone what to do. It should be a choice. It’s your body. My brother will never get it. He is anti vaccine. That includes the flu shot. That’s his own personal right and choice.
We’ve seen some in the mainstream media referring to this now becoming a virus of the unvaccinated. But if that were true, why are vaccinated people testing positive? That includes politicians and even some of our favorite ballplayers. Gerrit Cole didn’t pitch the other night due to mild symptoms. Jordan Montgomery also has it. Is it due to the Yankees likely going with the Johnson and Johnson jab? Or maybe it’s due to players being around so many other people. I’m going to go with the second logic. It makes perfect sense. That’s why I criticized Obama. They talk about super spreader events. Most of this came from the left. Personally, I don’t like such terms. It’s lazy and an unfair label placing blame on one party. Even if you don’t support Republicans, that’s not why this happened. What ever became of the investigation into how COVID came into existence? Or are they going to let the Republic of China off the hook? Fauci could have knowledge. He’s sure said a lot over the past year and a half. You think he doesn’t have any knowledge?
If we truly are a free country, the government shouldn’t overstep their boundaries. Encouraging people to be vaccinated is fine. However, mandating it is not right. Especially if it costs people jobs. I know nurses who didn’t get the shot that have concerns due to some of their dedicated coworkers being fired. Does that sound fair? These were the heroes of last year being applauded by everyone. So, you can lose an important job where you played a pivotal role in helping save lives because you won’t comply? Is this China or North Korea? I thought this was the United States of America.
Not everyone is comfortable with needles. Like all drugs, the vaccines have side effects. If you ever had the flu, that’s what it feels like for 24 to 48 hours. It’s also not a perfect process. People have died from adverse effects of the shot. That’s the part they don’t want to advertise. But they’ll offer bribes if you get it. Even if survival rates are good, nobody should die from a vaccine that’s been rolled out. Those who have waited also aren’t comfortable getting a shot that isn’t FDA approved. However, it hasn’t stopped the campaign from over commercialization. It’s everywhere. Even as a fully vaxxed person, it’s maddening. I can’t tell you how many times I changed the channel. It isn’t normal to have it everywhere. You’re not going to change minds if they’re made up.
It’s disappointing how ignorant some people are. Twenty years ago a month and seven days later, we were under terrorist attack on September 11th, 2001. The images were horrifying. It was one of the worst days in our country’s history. There was a big difference back then. Following the attacks, people came together. We were a better country. United. Not divided. Now, it’s a sad time when even during a challenging time, so many place the blame around. We shouldn’t be arguing or fighting. It’s uncivilized. If we can’t have a civil conversation over this issue, then we’re doomed as a society.
I sent a long thought out text to my Mom after I hung up on her. I had to because the argument was pointless. There’s no reason to talk over each other. For voices to be raised. Is this really what we’ve become? If it is, I no longer want to live here.
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