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In reply to the discussion: An open letter. Sent this to a friend, she's blocked me. Been a good day. [View all]wnylib
(23,665 posts)51. And yet, Fauci himself got a 2nd booster,
based on his age (81) he said.
In my 70s, with 3 comorbidities, I chose to have the 2nd booster.
Approval for the 2nd one did not come out of the whims of a few doctors. It was based on studies, especially ones coming out of Israel, and the expected rise in cases from BA.2. Although a surge like the original omicron is not expected in the US, seniors are still more vulnerable to breakthrough infections than other people, and more likely, like me, to have comorbidities.
Ounce of prevention ......
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An open letter. Sent this to a friend, she's blocked me. Been a good day. [View all]
634-5789
Apr 2022
OP
I think calling someone your friend and then insulting to hell out of them...
LakeArenal
Apr 2022
#8
Same deal here. Hateful racist used to be decent human...then TFG showed up a switch was flipped.
634-5789
Apr 2022
#32
That's still a major change, from private fascism/ racism, etc, to proudly sporting these beliefs.
Jetheels
Apr 2022
#76
Well, you certainly fit the description of "compromised" with 3 existing issues!
oldsoftie
Apr 2022
#52
I understand the feeling behind the letter. And history will prove it true. However.....
TigressDem
Apr 2022
#28
True. However, it is an explanation. And today's propaganda is like a waterfall, drowning logic.
TigressDem
Apr 2022
#71
Your friend would not be able to read this truth. Their eyes would roll back into their skull and
Jetheels
Apr 2022
#31
I agree with it but it's too harsh to send to family I haven't written off yet. I copied
Pepsidog
Apr 2022
#60
Even with all I have said, I know sometimes we lose friends by being true to our own values.
TigressDem
Apr 2022
#75