I want to say something as a full vaccinated individual whose family is vaxxed and would urge others to get vaccinated: I trully do not understand the absolute vitriol directed at people choosing to remain unvaccinated. This is just pure logic and science. Follow me 1/n
Let's take as fact based up all the data that corona vaccines work well in protecting recipients from catching corona. Let's take as a follow on fact that the number of break through cases (people catching corona while vaccinated) is very small. Let's take as a third 2/n
Follow on fact that the number of serious corona cases among the vaccinated is tiny. Statistically near zero. So basically: vaccines do what they are generally supposed to do. Here is the point: if you are vaccinated, what the hell do you care? Your risks from other 3/n
Activities like driving a car present a greater risk of serious injury or death than corona. I'm not saying don't urge your friends or family members get vaccinated, but seriously why are you directing this level of hate and vitriol at people? It really has statistically 4/n
No impact on your health outcomes. Also, Ican guarantee you that calling someone a racist, antiscience neanderthal isn't quite as persuasive as you might think it is. Get on with your life and find more productive outlets to spew your anger.

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