I think a few things are true:
1. It's absolutely rage-inducing to see privileged GOP members of congress get the vaccine when they've downplayed the crisis + refused aid
2. continuity of gov makes sense*
3. politicians should get the vaccine to instill public trust
1. It's absolutely rage-inducing to see privileged GOP members of congress get the vaccine when they've downplayed the crisis + refused aid
2. continuity of gov makes sense*
3. politicians should get the vaccine to instill public trust
in terms of 2: continuity of government: of course Pelosi, the current occupant of the WH, Pence, Biden, & Harris should be prioritized. Why Lindsey Graham has a part in this group is understandably questionable, but it also makes logistical sense to just vaccinate them all
So, personally, I think broad government vaccination makes sense + I think it has some societal benefits beyond government continuity (addressing vaccine skepticism). At the same time, people have the right to be angry when they see COVID denialists getting vaccine-priority.
Vaccinating the government makes sense. But absolute rage in response to how the GOP has managed this crisis, coupled w/ them getting priority makes sense too. If their actions hadn't led to mass death, I think we would generally be comfortable w/ their prioritized vaccinations.
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