Thread by @kittencaboodle7

In general, I respect Jimmy Dore, which is what makes the argument I'm having so wild and mind-blowing right now. Dore is arguing that keeping a mask mandate is anti-science and uses this quote. Lemme give you my take on this. 1/

https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore/status/1394451232379465730

He is arguing that the restrictions are detrimental, the key words in his supporting argument, in my mind, are the two words "MOST PEOPLE." 2/

Currently, California's vaccination rate is 38.35%, well under 50%, meaning that, honestly, "most people" aren't vaccinated. That fact alone should end the argument, but let's go a little further. 3/

SCIENCE SAYS: Herd immunity is reached when 70+% of the population is vaccinated, until then we're still dealing with the possibility of outbreaks. Currently, no state has 50% or more vaccinated. 4/

Furthermore, SCIENCE SAYS that the vaccine does not guarantee immunity. It reduces the severity of the illness if you do get sick and it greatly reduces the likelihood of spreading the virus, but it does not eliminate it. 5/

Right now, kids under 12 and the immunocompromised are most at risk. They can't get the vaccine. If you are vaccinated, catch the virus, and give it to your kid or your grandma who is fighting cancer, how are you going to feel? What if they die? 6/

Even if you don't have someone directly in YOUR life, you probably know someone who does. Is it worth it to know that a friend's kid could get sick? 7/

Even worse, I know at least 5 people personally who got the virus between the first and the second shot, when immunity was building up but it was still supposed to be difficult to catch it. They followed mask requirements and STILL CAUGHT IT. 8/

So, knowing that science supports the numbers for herd immunity and protecting the young and immunocompromised, I plan on wearing a mask until we reach 70% vaccinated in my state. To do any less is unthinkable. 9/

Furthermore, I am blown away at leftists arguing from a position of "Fuck you, got mine." And I hate that I have to point it out. We're supposed to be better than that. This timeline is the fucking worst. /END

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