If it ended at “I think one thing and you think something else” there wouldn’t be any discussion though would there
I just meant views can at least be exchanged respectfully, or at least they should be.
As Prefrontal touched on earlier, some of us who felt the vaccine was right for them should be able to say things like that - without being told we're being stubborn or that we're sticking our heads in the sand. Because taking or not taking the vaccine are both valid viewpoints - as each person should be able to make the choice for themselves, without others inventing reasons for their choices.
It's a bit like how I'm sure some people who didn't have the vaccines probably wouldn't take too kindly to people coming on here and accusing them of being selfish, or saying they should have their liberties curtailed, etc. Which I don't believe, by the way, I'm just using it as an example.
This next bit isn't aimed at you specifically and I've said similar things before, but I thought it was relevant:
I'm on the vulnerable list and was offered the vaccines early. I took the main two and then the booster. I knew there could be possible side effects as I was informed of them, but I felt those were rare and hence the risk of side effects was acceptable to me, when I weighed it up against the benefits the vaccines would offer. To date, I haven't had covid to my knowledge, which either means I was lucky enough to avoid it, or I've had it and my immune system coped without me displaying symptoms, due to being boosted by the vaccines.
Obviously everyone's experiences are different and I can only speak on behalf of myself. However, I feel all of that shows I'm not some unintelligent thicko who blindly took vaccines because the government told me to. I can use independent thought and make decisions about what I put in my body solely for myself and not because anyone else coerced me.
I don’t have my head buried in the sand and likewise to say others have is just nonsensical. If people are happy with the choice they made then so be it.
Indeed. You said it a lot more succinctly than I did.
Same with people who give stick to those who still wear masks in crowded places. They're harming no one, so if it makes them feel safe, what's the issue?
If it wasn't OK to give stick to those who chose not to wear masks in the pandemic, then it's not OK to give stick to those who still choose to wear face coverings. After all, aren't most of us libertarians - i.e. make your own choice for you and don't give others grief for their choices? It'd be nice if so.