I think for some of the people not taking the shot and wearing a mask below their nose or refusing the mask altogether is their signal to others like them that they are part of the group of people who love God and America as a nation blessed by God and are waiting for the second coming.
I really think it’s mostly the uber religious fanatics who are nuts on this. Not to be confused with people who don’t agree with masks or the vaccines, but will comply with a mask when asked and who don’t want to fight about vaccines even though they will debate the topic when it comes up.
Telling the extremists to wear a mask or get vaccinated is like telling a devout Muslim they have to be baptized Baptist and wear cross.
There are other people refusing the vaccine who are not religious fanatics. Some don’t like feeling ordered to do it. Some are health nuts and buy into they are healthy and not at risk and prefer to catch it and get natural immunity than risk the shot. Risk meaning they see it as a risk.
I think there should be exceptions to vaccine mandates, like if the person wants to pay for an antibody test and can prove immunity I’m fine with that. Maybe require a test every 6 months. Right now they are still calling one dose if J&J fully vaccinated, which is ridiculous, and I’ve said the J&J would likely be two doses since it was released into the market and numbers of efficacy were around 65%. How is that different than someone who has high antibodies from having had covid?
I think many more masks should be worn than what I see where I live. More masks would not only cut down covid transmission, but also flu, and the bacterial sinus infection that seems to be spreading around the country. One of our jellies even has it. I know three people now.
I do think in a triage situation if it’s truly equal urgent situations between two people, I favor the vaccinated person go first. Otherwise, I think we should stay with standard triage.
Also, I think some people making scenes are possibly being paid to do it.