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In reply to the discussion: After 20 months or so of the pandemic, I am saddened to state the following: [View all]EleanorR
(2,385 posts)4. Most Americans support masks and vaccines
I know the media framing can make it seem like a 50/50 split because the crazies get lots of airtime and those in the media do seem to love their cage match framing, giving the impression there are two equal sides duking it out. But most of us are sane. Though I do agree we are up against a very radical, shameless, and dangerous republican party.
A new poll by USA TODAY and Ipsos found that a majority of Americans say protecting the common good is more important than ensuring personal liberty when considering whether to require people to get a Covid-19 vaccination or wear a protective mask.
An overwhelming 72% of those surveyed called mask mandates "a matter of health and safety," not an infringement on personal liberty.
68% supported businesses refusing service to the unvaccinated.
62% supported employers requiring workers to get the vaccination.
An overwhelming 72% of those surveyed called mask mandates "a matter of health and safety," not an infringement on personal liberty.
68% supported businesses refusing service to the unvaccinated.
62% supported employers requiring workers to get the vaccination.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardsegal/2021/08/23/most-americans-support-mask-and-vaccination-mandates-which-companies-will-follow-their-lead
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After 20 months or so of the pandemic, I am saddened to state the following: [View all]
Evolve Dammit
Aug 2021
OP
I'm not disagreeing with your assessment. We will know in the next few months perhaps, and I'm
Evolve Dammit
Aug 2021
#7
Wow! I have uttered that same statement recently. I recently downloaded the study guide from
louslobbs
Aug 2021
#10
Part of my assessment is just being in "public" and observing. It's not what those numbers say.
Evolve Dammit
Aug 2021
#5
Thanks Malaise. Sad time for sure. As Rodney King once said, "Why can't we all just get along?"
Evolve Dammit
Aug 2021
#9
Our population is 1/3rd decent, 1/3rd pure evil, the other 1/3rd doesn't seem to care either way.
Jon King
Aug 2021
#11
And we keep thinking, this investigation, inquiry or AG will change things. So far, nada
Evolve Dammit
Aug 2021
#19