You’re right, in large quantities, ethanol can be carcinogenic. However, the risk of developing cancer from the tiny amount of ethanol in the vaccine is almost non-existent.

To put it in perspective, a can of beer has over 50x as much ethanol as the COVID shot.

I see the logic in your argument. However, can you also explain to me why the US government is encouraging us to ingest ethanol and other carcinogens that are banned by the FDA for human consumption BUT are ingredients (per the CDC and manufacturer’s websites) in this wonderful vaccine that they have approved? This doesn’t make sense.

Assuming you’re genuinely curious, there are a few reasons why it’s important we increase our vaccination rate:

1) To protect people who are unable to get vaccinated.
2) To reduce our R0 and decrease the chances of new (potentially resistant) strains of COVID-19 from forming.
3) Even though the vaccine is effective at reducing the symptoms of COVID-19, there are still breakthrough cases.

I believe the answer you’re truly seeking is that while the virus is airborne, outdoor spread is rare, and the CDC is not recommending masking in most outdoor activities. Indeed, even in New York, with all its mandates that only allow vaccinated people to attend events, masks are ONLY required when indoors, such as in the concourse, NOT outside in the stadium.

I still can’t quite grasp the whole “if you’re vaccinated, you need to be protected from the unvaccinated and actively shame them into receiving the vaccine”. That’s entirely backward. If you’re vaccinated, you probably will never even know you were infected but YOU will be spreading it all over to anyone and everyone else. So why are you scared of anyone else? The logical conclusion is that the only ones who need to be concerned…are the unvaccinated.

Case in point…my brother in law is in a nursing home. ALL residents and staff are vaccinated and have been for several months. They are currently quarantined because of a COVID outbreak. Now, none are actually “sick”. They simply tested positive. Obviously a vaccinated person brought the virus inside and transmitted it to other vaccinated people. So, again, why are the vaccinated afraid of the unvaccinated?

Because $.

Colleges are primarily funded by football programs. Closing down stadiums last year got them a little public goodwill, but now it’s time to go back to making profits no matter the cost to the community.

David for freedom, even to make bad choices