November 3, 2020 An Occurrence

*Back and Forth*

"Is Covid even real?"
"Covid is real."

"When will there be a vaccine?"
"Are vaccines even good for us?"

"I am afraid."
"I am not afraid."

"I am angry with x,y,z, for the restrictions mandated at this time."
"I understand....."

"They say the vaccine will be a microchip implanted under the skin."
"Uhhhhhh......what?"

"The numbers of infected are not accurate."
"The numbers are a result of the authorities doing the best they can."

"Only the old people are dying."
"People like my mom and dad are getting very sick, and dying."

"Masks don't protect."
"I wear a mask to protect."

"I'm tired of hearing about Covid."
"I'm really, super, extra tired of hearing about Covid."

"It's just like the flu."
"I'm pretty sure it's different....."

"What about the deaths from other diseases?"
"I am heartbroken for all the causes of death."

"There's barely any cases in my area....
they better not lock us down again."
"There are cases in our area, and I understand what could happen."

"There's such a small percentage of people dying from Covid."
"My neighbour just died of Covid."

"My mental health is fine."
"I feel pretty low and lonely these days."

"I look at the whole picture."
"I look at only parts of the picture."

"If I speak out about x, y, z, will I start an argument among friends?"
If I speak out about a, b, c, will I start an argument among friends?"

"Why don't we just let herd immunity take over?"
"Won't a ton of people die if we let herd immunity take over?"

"I am right."
"No. I am right."

"The answer is x, y, z."
"The answer is a, b, c."

"Social media is exhausting right now."
"Social media. Ugh."

"What if I just smile and choose kindness?'
"I'm going to take deep breaths today and love those around me."

"What if the Pandemic goes on and on and on and on and on.....?"
"What if it does?"

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Some folks are loud about their opinions right now. Personally, I don't think it's helpful. Very controversial. I know. This is coming from me who HATES confrontation. So comment if you wish. But please be kind. I have the power (LOL) to turn off/delete comments

Disclaimer: None of my neighbours have died, but I have read stories of multiple people in communities passing away from Covid.