I just like to cut thru all the BS so that people might actually have some good info as to whether to take it or not. Here’s some facts for you JmJ120, since you stated “facts” earlier in your post. There were right at 10,000 Covid deaths in Alabama before the first vaccine was even available. Thru yesterday, there have been 12,673 total deaths. That means since the vax came into play, roughy 2,673 people have died. Youre saying you personally have lost over 20 friends and acquaintances. So You personally knew 1% of all the deaths occurring in Alabama since the vax came out. That means you have to be one of three things: a liar, the unluckiest guy in the world, or you run with some of the most unhealthy people in the US.

If you are telliing the truth, prayers for you and those around you. I’m not anti-vax but I hate seeing lies and misinformation being spread wholesale trying to scare people into doing something. It makes it real hard to evaluate the risk and reward and make an informed decision as to whether to take the shot or not. Here’s my personal experience:

I know 4 people that have died from Covid. One was Male, 64 and had serious lung problems due to asbestos exposure and was fully vaxed. I know another that was 74 female, probably 125lbs overweight and diabetic unvaxed. Third was a 48yr old male, 50-75lbs overweight, no other known health problems Unvaxed .

And lastly, I know one 62 yr old female, 5’’6” 130 lbs, great shape, zero health problems, got the (moderna)shot at 8:00 am, started feeling bad with a headache about 4:30, told her husband she was going to take a nap before dinner and laid down on the couch. He went to wake her up for dinner at 6:30 pm and she was not breathing, pronounced dead at 7:30 pm, 11.5 hrs after getting the jab.

So excuse me If the vax doesn’t have a stellar track record in my little world. Vax didn’t save one, may have killed one, and two died that possibly would not have if they were vaxed. Personal experience leads one to be skeptical when seeing people posting obvious BS (like personally knowing 1% of all the deaths in AL) and then telling people to get vaxed every other post. If you’re making yourself feel better about your decision by posting then by all means do so, just tell people what you’re doing it so that it doesn’t influence them. I know a ton of people that have taken the jab and not had any problems yet, Numerous vaxed and even more completely unvaxed people that have had Covid and gotten over it just fine on their own, and a I also know a ton of people like me, trying to sort thru all the BS, statistical manipulation, and outright lies in an attempt to figure out whether it’s worth it or not to take a vaccine for which zero, long term clinical trials have been performed. Regardless of ones stance, it should be a personal decision and everyone, both vaxed and unvaxed should be praying for the end of this virus and each other’s health and safety.

Jawbone, prayers for you and the families of those that you know that have passed. Same for you and yours JMJ

Yes 💪 post Abolt.

If i die tomorrow, i would appreciate it if no one used my death as a way to promote their opinion. Thats just tacky and would be disrespectful of my memory. Surely there would be some better way for me to be remembered.

Hopefully, you won't catch it and die, but if you do I promise every post you make about the vaccine, I'm going to pull back up and show people what hard hotheadedness can get you right now. It took some friends dying to get my son and others to change their minds, so if that is what it will take to save people, then so be it. Remember, I don't like to, but when needed, I play rough.

Spot on. Its pathetic when folks push their agendas on others.

Actually, the families of deceased people who were unvaccinated that I know of are doing the exact opposite - they've become advocates of the vaccine and most seem to be very outspoken about it. They're usually up front honest about why they didn't get the vaccine and why they have changed their mind. That's just the people I know - it may not be that way with others though.

Can’t help but notice that all of these folks dying are dying in hospitals…

It hasn’t wiped out the homeless…

Yeah, that’s kinda strange isn’t it. Poor diets, poor living conditions, poor general health and hygiene yet they aren’t dropping like flies. Maybe their apparent immunity should be studied.

Can’t help but notice that all of these folks dying are dying in hospitals…

It hasn’t wiped out the homeless…