Don’t laminate your COVID vaccination card before doing these 5 things.
It has left us in a state of uncertainty regarding what will happen in the future. While the virus itself has provided an abundance of uncertainty, there has also been uncertainty regarding what actions the government will take and how it impacts our freedom.
As a result of COVID we have also seen one of the greatest technological advancements of our time. In under a year, we have seen a vaccine go from development, to emergency approval, to production to administration. I acknowledge that this was quite a technological feat, and I am pleased that a vaccine has been developed for those that have a desire to take it. What I am uneasy about is the pressure that is being put on those individuals that still have questions regarding the vaccine.
It is a natural reaction for a person to be skeptical of this vaccine. When we look at the history of vaccines and put into context the normal time that it takes for a vaccine to move from research to testing to approval to administration it is fair to say that it was rushed. Based on this length of time, it would be odd if a person were not skeptical of the vaccine. However, that does not make the vaccine bad, and it also does not mean that people should not get it, but it should provide people with a rational amount of skepticism.
Any thinking person that can put the fear that has been caused by this pandemic aside must have questions about the vaccine. Is it safe? Are there any long-term consequences to putting something in their body that only took a year to develop and has not gone through the normal rigors that a drug must go through to prove its efficacy and safety? These are rational questions that I believe have not been properly addressed.
Politicians, drug manufacturers and even physicians that stand up and say that the vaccine is safe is not an indicator of safety, only time can provide that assurance. Forgive me for being skeptical of an industry that has a history of not telling the whole truth when it comes to the safety of one of their products. You cannot turn on the television without seeing an advertisement for a class action lawsuit on how one of their products have harmed the user. Along with that the opioid epidemic in the United States has given us a history of an industry that has put profits above user safety.
I am not for or against the vaccine, what I am for is people educating themselves and doing what they deem is correct for themselves and their families without pressure or coercion. Currently we are seeing quite a bit of social pressure from those in our community as well as from the government, but if too many people reject the vaccine even with social pressure, what is next?
VACCINE PASSPORTS
While I have natural skepticism regarding the vaccine, this is not an article about the vaccine or if you should take it. As free people we should be able to put whatever we want in our body if coercion is not present, and we are free to make the choice on our own.
What concerns me is the coercion that is taking place regarding the vaccine, both with social pressure and possibly of a future government mandate regarding what people can and cannot do based on their vaccine decision. The government has put a full court press when it comes to the PR regarding the vaccine with the veiled threat that the only way for us to get back to some semblance of life as normal is for all of us to be vaccinated.
On the surface this statement can be viewed as encouragement to take the vaccine for our safety and the safety of those around us. However, what those statements really tell us is get the vaccine or the government will continue with the draconian government policies that have been instituted since the beginning of the pandemic. While the government is currently encouraging us with a slight nudge by telling us the vaccine will help us get back to normal, they are also considering the tyrannical action of limiting our freedoms if we do not accept the vaccine by requiring a vaccine passport.
A vaccine passport for those of you that have not been following along in the news or on social media is a verification that a person has received the vaccine as a precondition to full freedom. These freedoms that would be withheld from those that do not go along with receiving the vaccine could include anything from traveling, to patronizing stores and restaurants to attending college. With only the mention of a vaccine passport they are essentially scaring people into submission and coercing them into action.
I have heard from several people that they are willing to take the vaccine, even with the undetermined long-term concerns, if it allows us to get back to life as normal. Their desire is so great to end the tyranny from the government that they are willing to gladly accept the same government tyranny to get there.
Luckily, as of this writing I feel like the tide is turning against vaccine passports, the governors from Texas and Florida, along with several others have already put orders in place that would ban the use of vaccine passports in their state. This is a promising sign for those of us that value freedom and oppose government coercion of any kind.
While people have willingly and not so willingly complied with the mandates from the government I feel like if government passports were to become a reality it would lead us into the area people will not comply. Then what? What will happen when people do not comply with a mandate such as the vaccine passport? While I cannot predict the future on what would happen, I do know that if you back a dog into the corner do not be surprised if it bites you.
ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNMENT
While the idea of government mandated vaccine passports is scary enough, the scarier development is the willingness of people to accept government intrusion. The willingness of people to bend to the will of the government with the thought that it will help get their freedoms back. What they do not realize is that their freedoms never went away and by accepting the premise that the government has the power to do what they have done over the last year has only gave it legitimacy.
The government does not have the ability to tell you that you must stay in your home, the government does not have the ability to shut down your business, but because of acceptance of their actions and the fear of the pandemic, we have arrived at a place where we are legitimizing their bad behavior over the last year. People are desperate for a return to their normal lives, so much so that they are willing to overlook any of the freedoms that they are losing to get there.
GOVERNMENT BEHAVIOR AND THE CONSTITUTION
When discussing any policy decision that the government is considering one the most common argument is if it is Constitutional for the government to take that action. While it is important to have that check in place regarding the Constitutionality of a policy, my question is why is Congress constantly passing legislation that is so close to the line of infringing on Constructional rights?
What this shows me is the natural impulse of our elected leaders to infringe on the rights of their citizens, which would know no bounds if the check were not in place. They are like children that know the line that they cannot cross yet oftentimes test those boundaries to see what the consequences of stepping over the line truly are.
When our children step over the line and break the rules, we can correct them, what recourse do we have when the government steps over that line? We have the courts, but we have seen over the years that they do not have the best track record when it comes to whether a policy is Constitutional or not (i.e., Obamacare being a tax and not a mandate).
This leaves us with the ballot box, we have the ability every election to turn the tide of this country back in favor of the Constitution. Along with that we still have our voices, we must ring the bell of liberty and freedom every chance that we get. While this year has been rough for freedom, it has been much more difficult in many other countries. America is still the world’s refuge for freedom, and we need to ensure that it remains that way.
FOR MY SON
The America that I envision for my son is an America where freedom rings.
These are scary times we are living in, not just because of the pandemic, but also because of what is happening with our government. I try to be as optimistic as possible but the current trajectory that we are on has me concerned for his future.
During the pandemic nothing really changed in his life, he still goes through his normal routine and is still too young to remember what has taken place. But sadly, that could also mean that he does not remember a time in America where we were free. The government is currently eroding our freedom, but there is time to change that. There is time for us to stand up and speak out to the government overreach and ensure that the America that he will remember is free.
Johnson & Johnson Just Issued This Urgent Warning About Its Vaccine!
Johnson & Johnson has created one of the three COVID vaccines currently available for those in the U.S. And while vaccine distribution is already well underway in the country, new things are being learned about the various versions every day—especially when it comes to the one produced by Johnson & Johnson, which is the newest of the three to be authorized in the U.S. Read on to find out what they have to say and for more from official COVID vaccine manufacturers, The Pfizer CEO Says This Is How Often You’ll Need a COVID Vaccine. J & J said they are “aware” of blood clotting cases with COVID vaccines.
Johnson & Johnson released a statement on April 9, stating that the company is “aware” that there have been cases of blood clotting, also known as thromboembolic events, “reported with all COVID-19 vaccines,” as well as its own, CNN reported. However, the company says there has been no relationship established between its specific vaccine and these blood clots.
“Our close tracking of side effects has revealed a small number of very rare events following vaccination,” the statement said. “At present, no clear causal relationship has been established between these rare events and the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine.” And for more the vaccine, This One Vaccine May Protect You Against All Variants, New Study Says.
A European agency is reviewing a link between J & J’s vaccine and blood clots. This statement came out after the European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced on April 9 that they were investigating whether a few blood-clotting cases could be linked to Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine. According to the agency, which regulates drugs for the European Union, four serious cases of “unusual blood clots with low blood platelets” have been reported in people after they received the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine. One of the cases occurred during a clinical trial and three other, one of which was fatal, occurred in the U.S. during the public vaccine rollout. However, it is still unknown if the vaccine is what caused these blood clots, which is what the EMA is currently looking into. And for more on the other vaccines, Moderna Caused This Reaction in 82 Percent of People, New Study Says. If you experience severe symptoms after the vaccine, seek medical care immediately.
Johnson & Johnson says that anyone who gets the COVID vaccine and experiences any severe symptoms, especially those related to blood clotting, should seek medical assistance immediately, as reported by CNN. These symptoms could include shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling in the leg, persistent stomach pain, neurological symptoms, excessive or easy bruising, and/or tiny blood spots under the skin beyond the injection site. And for more possible concerns, If 1 of These 3 Body Parts Starts Swelling Up After Your Vaccine, Call a Doctor.
Nearly five million people have received this vaccine so far. Currently, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is only available in the U.S. under an emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly five million Americans have received this particular vaccine to date. However, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was also authorized in the European Union on March 11, but its rollout is not expected for a few more weeks. And for more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter.
The CDC currently says there is only one reason someone shouldn’t get the J & J vaccine.
With more than four million people vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine and only four serious blood clotting cases reported, it’s important to note that this is a rare event. The CDC says there is only one reason someone should not get this vaccine and that is if you have had a severe or immediate allergic reaction to any ingredient in the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
“An allergic reaction is considered severe when a person needs to be treated with epinephrine or EpiPen or if they must go to the hospital,” the CDC says. “An immediate allergic reaction means a reaction within four hours of getting vaccinated, including symptoms such as hives, swelling, or wheezing.” And for more on the vaccines, this is The Best COVID Vaccine to Get If You’re Hesitant About Vaccinations, Doctors Say.
Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine Suspended in GA as 8 more people have negative reactions to it! Better think twice about these rushed through, pushed through vaccines Folks, right now you are test projects. J&J vaccine suspended at Georgia site after 8 people have adverse reactions – WSB-TV Channel 2 – Atlanta It’s great that everyone is talking about risks and benefits. So what were the risks and benefits of keeping a generation of children locked in their houses for a year? Coronavirus vaccine technology is paving the way for a whole new approach to flu shots.