My wife got a call from work today...UPDATE

[Mortos]

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UPDATE:

*************************We have both tested negative. Still pissed off.**********************

Two of her conspiracy theory-believing, anti-vax, anti-mask, Trump-worshipping co-workers have Covid.

They all work together and share a small office.

I am furious. These two women have refused to get vaccinated because: covid is a hoax. It will make them sterile. it's no worse than the flu. Natural immunity works better than a vaccine. It's part of a Bill Gates depopulation "plandemic." The vaccine is not FDA approved...etc. etc.

They both came to work with symptoms. Chalked it up to allergies. They sit 4 feet from my vaccinated wife and mock her for wearing a mask and getting the shot. They are despicably stupid and arrogantly confidant people.

I don't give a shit about them but they exposed my wife to it. They exposed me to it. And I visited my 82-year-old step-father and 77-year-old mother, who has congestive heart failure after they did. We are all vaccinated.

One of them is pregnant, the other hopes to be someday. Right now, they are both sick with a preventable disease because they believed Facebook posts over medical doctors. They believed outlandish conspiracy theories over scientific facts. I don't know how sick they are and I, frankly, don't care. Their arrogance, ignorance, and hubris have consequences. I just hope their selfish decisions don't impact my family who has done the right thing from the beginning.

My wife is going to get tested today as am I. If either of us has it, I will never forgive these two specific idiots or the ones who empowered and emboldened them in their imbecility. I am sick and tired of coddling the ludicrous beliefs of fucking morons. At this point, I think the only thing that will keep us safe from these modern-day Typhoid Marys is six feet, not of social distancing but of dirt between them and the rest of us.

[gratuitous]

1. I was back in the office for three weeks in July

My cubicle co-worker came in with a band-aid on her shoulder and told me she'd just gotten her first shot. I congratulated her on that, told her to be sure to keep the appointment for the second shot, and had a little chat with the office manager, who was the person who told us that everyone had to come back to the office after we'd been working remotely for 16 months.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Greatest Page for your excellent rant, my dear Mortos!

And might I add: Well said!

I have some very uncharitable thoughts for those two.

I sincerely hope that you and your wife test negative. Damn those people!

[634-5789]

41. AMEN!

[hamsterjill]

3. I can certainly understand your feelings.

Just sending some good vibes for negative tests for you and your wife. Please keep us posted.

[brush]

4. In full agreement with you. Since your wife masked and is vaxxed...

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you guys should be all right. Good luck and I hope the two fools realize how stupid they've been.

[calimary]

62. If they do, it'll probably be when it's too late.

Good on you folks, Mortos, for doing it right. Stay safe.

[Tanuki]

5. I would think a worker in your wife's situation could make the case that she was

being to work in an unsafe environment.

[Chicagogrl1]

47. HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT

[LiberalFighter]

6. Can a lawsuit be filed against them?

[Maraya1969]

11. That's a very good question. Remember this guy went to prison for having unprotected

sex after he was diagnosed with HIV. Surely these people should be as responsible.

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/25/us/man-with-hiv-gets-prison-time-again-for-unprotected-sex.html

A Pennsylvania man with H.I.V. was sentenced on Wednesday to 33 to 66 months in prison for having unprotected sex with three women without telling them about his condition, the second time he has been imprisoned for the offense.

The man, Ricky Webster, 26, of Wilson, Pa., pleaded guilty to nine counts of reckless endangerment and will also face two years of probation. He expressed remorse at his sentencing in Northampton County, Pa., but Senior Judge Leonard N. Zito was unmoved.

“This ranks among the most cowardly of human acts,” Judge Zito said, according to The Morning Call. “What he did, what Ricky Webster did, was to steal the lives of these young girls.”

[OldBaldy1701E]

23. I must agree

I fail to see a difference between the two situations. One might argue that the dude was actively trying to deceive the women where those two twits were just ignorant. (I think that is a completely crap defense, but I have seen and heard of worse from our legal system.)

[NH Ethylene]

45. It would have to be proven that they knew they had Covid to be comparable.

However, given that we are in a pandemic, if they had symptoms when they came to work then it would be logical for them to think they might have it.

An office policy that requires employees stay home if they are sick would bolster a case against them.

[wiggs]

25. Exactly why the gop was bent on legislation that holds companies harmless if they

demand workers come back, shove them in cubicles together, don't require masking or vaccine. They were worried that workers who get sick or very sick could sue.

I believe no such wet dream legislation was passed.

Someone needs to sue, once, so that companies take more responsibility for worker safety DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC

[keithbvadu2]

43. Is it safe?

[lostnfound]

56. It was passed in several states

Alabama

The Alabama legislature passed Senate Bill No. 30, which provides that any business, healthcare provider, church, educational entity, government entity, or cultural institution is immune from claims for injury caused by exposure to COVID-19, vaccinations for COVID-19, or providing personal protective equipment. The immunity does not apply if the injury is alleged to have been caused by “wanton, reckless, willful or intentional misconduct.” The Bill was signed by the Governor on February 12, 2021.

Georgia:
The Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act (GCPBSA), signed by Governor Kemp on August 5, 2020, protects individuals and business from certain COVID-19 related liability claims. The GCPBSA went into effect August 7, 2020 and will remain in effect until July 14, 2021. To avoid liability, an individual or business must either (i) provide the guest with a receipt of proof of purchase for entry or (ii) post a warning sign at the point of entry to the premises, with the specific language being subject to the requirements specified in the Act. The GCPBSA does not apply in cases of gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm.

Idaho

The Idaho "Coronavirus Limited Immunity Act" was signed by the Governor on August 27, 2020. The Act provides that a person is immune from civil liability for damages resulting from exposure of an individual to COVID-19. The immunity can apply to individuals, businesses, cities, counties, school districts, universities, religious organizations, and other units of local government. Immunity does not apply to acts or omissions that constitute an intentional tort or willful or reckless misconduct.

Indiana

On February 18, 2021, Governor Holcomb signed Senate Bill No. 1 into law. The Bill provides civil tort immunity for damages arising from COVID-19 if someone is exposed to COVID-19 at a business or a location where an organization is providing a service, including schools and local government functions. Further, the Bill defines "COVID-19 protective product" and provides civil tort immunity for harm that results from the design, manufacture, labeling, sale, distribution, or donation of a COVID-19 protective product, Businesses and COVID-19 protective products will not be protected if an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct was involved. The Bill also prohibits class action suits. This bill applies retroactively to all activity since March 1, 2020.

Iowa

On June 18, 2020 Governor Reynolds signed the "COVID-19 Response and Back-to-Business Limited Liability Act" into law. The law protects businesses, landlords, nursing homes and medical facilities from COVID-19-related lawsuits, except under certain circumstances. Under the new law, persons who possess or are in control of a premises are not liable for civil damages arising out of an individual’s exposure to COVID-19 on the premises unless the person in control of the premises recklessly disregards a substantial and unnecessary risk or exposed the individual to COVID-19 maliciously or intentionally. The law provides a similar protection for healthcare providers unless the provider’s actions amount to recklessness or willful misconduct. It also protects any person that designs, manufacturers, labels, sells, distributes, or donates cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment, tests or medications, medical devices, equipment, supplies, or treatments in response to COVID-19 from civil liability for failure to provide proper instructions or warnings, unless the person had actual knowledge of a defect in the product and recklessly disregarded a substantial and unnecessary risk or the person acted with actual malice. The Act is retroactive to January 1, 2020.

And Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri

[bearssoapbox]

38. That's what I've been wondering.

If they die and his wife just gets sick, sue the estate.

Hell, sue them for mental distress.

Hit them in the wallet.

Maybe that will get their attention.

[lagomorph777]

7. I hope your family are all well,

and I hope her co-workers die. I have zero patience for these murderers.

[getagrip_already]

8. that sucks....

Wonder if there is any recourse via a civil suit.

[FakeNoose]

9. Companies in the US need to require vaccination for all employees

There's liability involve, as well as loss of productivity and man-hours for all these sick employees. The insurance companies must get tough and start cancelling employee-covered insurance policies, unless these companies start toeing the line.

Why does American business even tolerate this ridiculous "free-dumb" behavior? It cannot continue - they get vaccinated or they're fired. End of story.

Good luck to you and your wife, my friend. I hope you've been passed over by the Covid Angel of Death.

[csziggy]

19. American businesses tolerate the "free-dumb" because they are run by those who agree

Look at how many of the corporate leaders who either support this crap actively or refuse to take a stand against it.

[halfulglas]

27. I think many American companies don't exactly agree,

But at the same time they are both cowardly and greedy. They are cowardly because they don't want the backlash among the antivaxxer employees if they mandate vaccine, even though the employees would be much more productive. Just say no shot, no work. They are also greedy by not giving unlimited sick time off during this pandemic. Companies like the one I worked at before I retired think they are generous by "giving" you 10 days per year of time off - not sick time. If you have to use it for sick time, you don't get any paid vacation, so it puts pressure on you to work sick. It's penny wise and pound foolish. Sick employees aren't very productive even if they're at work. Many American companies do this, especially for non-executive positions. We have the shortest vacation allowances and the shortest sick day allowance of most "civilized" countries.

[ShazzieB]

33. "Just say no shot, no work."

Or as I like to say: No jab, no job!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

10. If she tested positive, get her on monoclonial antibodies

[dalton99a]

12. Kick

[tishaLA]

13. Not just a preventable disease

At this point, it's an ELECTIVE disease, at least for adults without immune system issues that prevent them from being vaccinated.

I heard this argument on (I think) CNN yesterday--that Abbott is encouraging hospitals to put off elective surgery so they can better deal with the huge numbers of COVID patients in the state. And the person on CNN said that the truth of the matter is that COVID itself is elective at this point. If you choose not to get your kids 12+ vaccinated and/or make that choice for yourself, who are you to keep someone from getting a colonoscopy or rhinoplasty when your illness is no more or less elective than theirs?

[Rhiannon12866]

28. +100

[AllaN01Bear]

14. grr. wear your mask at all times in crowded spaces .

[LymphocyteLover]

15. Good god, what the GOP and Facebook has done to people

keep us posted

[TreasonousBastard]

16. That is the modern terror. Forgeddabout Communists, break-in artists...

physical attacks, gangs, drunk drivers, and everything else we have been warned about.

This is the real unseen danger-- your "friends" and co-workers who have an invisible disease.

No warning, not even immediate harm. Just a quiet doom sneaking around in the shadows. Covid is the enemy, and you are with us or against us in the fight. There is no middle ground.

I hope your family is OK, your wife and everyone surrounding her do not deserve this plague.

[Jimbo S]

17. Please keep us posted

My thoughts are with you.

[11 Bravo]

18. A righteous rant, Mortos! You have every right to be livid.

Here's hoping that you and your family don't have to pay the consequences for someone else's thoughtless idiocy.

[niyad]

20. Sending positive thoughts for negative results on your tests. Is there any action

that can be taken against those two selfish morans? Absolutely agree with your last.

[Jarqui]

21. I don't blame you a bit.

You seem to be handling it better than I might.
I don't have much of a temper but this stupidity that can seriously affect the health of others makes my blood boil.

We seem to have two pandemics going on. There is not vaccine for a pandemic of ignorance. The cure for that might be a good education along with good quality, widespread media.

[KS Toronado]

22. Like your 6 ft under of social distancing.

Fewer idiots to vote against us.

[appalachiablue]

34. ++

[SergeStorms]

24. These people have painted themselves....

into a corner. Just like their cult hero, they've invested everything into these conspiracy theories, and there are only two ways out for them; a successful coup with total fascism, or death.

It will be death by COVID, fighting to protect or destroy our democracy, or old age. Or the American people will fight and lose our democracy, or roll over and allow the republicans to take total control of all government in the country, even on local levels.

Those are the only two ways out for them. In either case, MF45 has ensured that people are going to die. Either from a pernicious virus, or in defending or destroying our democracy.

That will be MF45's legacy.

[Cousin Dupree]

26. Gosh, I'm feeling a little schadenfreude-ish right now!

[LuckyLib]

29. If I were your wife I think I'd be tempted to call the "boss" and indicate

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that you will not be coming back until this individual is either completely well and vaccinated, or dead. Oh, and that you expect your full salary until one of those things is the outcome.

These people make me furious!

[Evolve Dammit]

30. You have every right to be PISSED AS HELL. These assholes are why we're where we are. I hope your

family is OK, but there is NO EXCUSE for endangering the lives of others. Co-workers or otherwise. Please keep us posted. Take care.

[Soph0571]

31. You get to be so very pissed

With Delta they will be lucky not to end up in hospital. Or as you say very eloquently six feet under. Selfish wankers.

[grantcart]

32. Typhoid Mary was repeatedly incarcerated for violating public health

She was released on the promise that she would not work as a cook.

She said yes but always returned to being a personal cook for rich families. More people died and she would be re arrested.

The offered to release her if she got her gall bladder removed.

The eventually made her enforced quarantine permanent.

[IrishAfricanAmerican]

35. This kind of disgusting inconsiderate behavior...

is absolutely infuriating!

I hope you and yours do well in spite of the jackass.

[LanternWaste]

36. Our collective safety seems to be dominated by the lowest common denominators.

We're partially at the mercy of idiots and science-deniers.

More's the pity.

[Moebym]

37. I don't want to hear another word from the media

about how those of us who were responsible enough to get vaccinated, wear masks and keep our distance in public need to try to understand and sympathize with those who continue to refuse to do so.

We should not have to coddle people who have demonstrated a depraved indifference toward human life.

[MLAA]

39. I'm with you on the 6 feet under.

I’m almost 2 weeks into an emergency visit to Florida from my home in AZ because my trumpidiot brother is a 4 hour drive away was unvaccinated. I refused to let him near dad even when dad was in good shape at an assisted living.

Then dad level 10 back pain that wasn’t well addressed at his local rural hospital ER, so I had him medical transported to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. I flew out immediately the next day. My idiot brother called and said ‘what can I do.’ I said ‘get a fucking vaccine if you ever want to see him again or go to his funeral (he also just diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer). The covidiot said ‘I’ll consider it. Next day he texts me, ‘hope you are okay and get some rest’. I text, ‘ I’m not worried about getting rest I’m worried about getting covid because so many idiots in Florida aren’t vaccinated and taking it home and killing my wonderful health compromised husband’. Next day he got his first shot. Of course it doesn’t help since he won’t be really protected for another 4 weeks.

I got my first covid quick test today at the new rehab in order to be considered dad’s essential caregiver I had to show vaccine card and get quick 15 tested twice a week. First test negative, so things moving in the right direction.

Fingers crossed for you and your wife!

[Mortos]

60. Good luck to you and your father

I am glad you were finally able to get your brother to do the right thing.

[MLAA]

63. Thank you!

Yes, now in about 4 weeks he might be of some help 🙂

Any update on your wife’s test?

[rdking647]

40. as far as im concerned quarantine the unvaxxed

all of them.
give them until september 1st to get vaxxed or else they are no longer allowed out in public masked or not..

[thesquanderer]

42. If those coworkeds are lucky enough to ever come back to that office...

...the first thing they should see when they come back is this rant taped to their desks.

[packman]

44. And think about suing the company for not having/enforcing a mask and vac requirement

Business owners have to step up and get involved in this.

[leftyladyfrommo]

46. Could you sue someone for that? nt

[Blue Owl]

48. Best to you and your family

As for the co-workers… well let’s just say I hope they make examples of themselves and their ilk… permanently…

[denbot]

49. Best of luck to you and yours Mortos

And F' your poor wife's asshole co-workers!

[liberal N proud]

50. The unvaccinated are self centered assholes

I don’t mind telling them that

[mahatmakanejeeves]

51. In which state is this happening? NT

[COL Mustard]

52. Let Them Die

It’s the only way they’ll realize the consequences of their actions. Plus, each anti-Vaxcer who dies improves society for the rest of us.

[The Jungle 1]

53. We can't keep pussy footing around...

It is time to push back. The only thing these people understand is anger.
If you have no vaccine then no hospital bed for you. Go home and die if you do not trust medical science. These dumb ass anti vaccine leeches are having a huge negative affect on our nation. They are hurting America.

[True Blue American]

54. My best to all of you having problems.

Companies need to make rules, as the one poster said, No Jab, No Job.

This is down right murder! Governors like DeSantis and Abott need to be arrested by authorities. I am serious. They are guilty of murder.

Asa Hutchinson, coming out after issuing a no mask order, rescinding it with a slight apology. Everyone of them are guilty of crimes. They need to be removed.

Those of us willing to take care of each other are being outshouted by the criminal thugs. Fight back, yell at them!

[Texin]

55. Mortos, I agree with you.

Those morons are engaging willingly in tRump's insane "self depopulation" scheme.

[seta1950]

57. What about their employer?

Maybe they should just go to facebook instead of the hospital, as they are very full🤨

[CTyankee]

58. Being vaccinated offers protection in these cases.

What happened to you is scary. Your life and your family members lives, are being threatened and that is precisely why we are getting our vaccine protection. Unfortunately.

Ask your doctor on what steps you should be taking. I don't think you are alone in this type of situation. Unfortunately.

[Farmer-Rick]

59. China locked down the 2nd largest supply port because of 1 case

Half the people in Australia are on hard lockdown when they have a fraction of the cases the US has.

Why are we opening up and acting like there is no pandemic?

Yeah, anti-vaxxers and maskholes are idiots playing Russian roulette with our lives but who is allowing it? We would have had a surge even if most adults in the US were vaccinated. This is how pandemics go.

We need to lock down and close everything if we want to save American lives. But we wont and don't because why exactly?

The Delta variant has broken through the current vaccines otherwise vaccinated people would Not be carriers.

Yeah anti-vaxxers are the idiots but they couldn't infect anyone if we were on lockdown. And vaccinated people are carriers too.

It's this opening up as if we were Not in a 3rd wave of a very deadly pandemic that's really the cause of all this. This is almost identical to what happened in 1918. Stand by for hitting 1 million dead Americans.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

61. K&R. Best wishes for negative test results and I would be furious too.

This is another example of how the GOP has divided and damaged America, just like they and Russia want us to be. A seriously divided nation will never unify and revolt against the plutocracy we now live in.

They're also responsible for the deaths and disability of tens of thousands of our citizens, yet their leaders and major supporters suffer few consequences as they hide in their gated communities, private schools, yachts and secluded resorts.....


Big DU hugs to you and your family......