Mr. Krinkle
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just so you guys know, i hired finite from another message board to reign down terror in this thread


*whispers* I have yet to receive paymentjust so you guys know, i hired finite from another message board to reign down terror in this thread
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aemetha said:There is no fucking jab for me to get! So I sit here, confined to my house because I can't go out even at the lowest level of lockdown, reading how those that can get the vaccine won't.
You won't wait until the vulnerable can be protected?
Totally honest question now, no criticism or questioning just curious, from an emotional angle, do you think you are angry at others you see as unwilling to take a sacrifice, because it sounds like you yourself have been forced to make difficult sacrifices against your will?The problem in all three countries has been the same. It keeps getting re-imported. India is not a good comparison because they never did a full lockdown. My point was that if all countries had done a full lockdown like the three countries I mentioned, at the beginning of the pandemic, the whole thing could have been stopped in its tracks.
Look, I get the frustration about the continuing partial lockdowns. They are disruptive and impose hardship on people. My argument is that the partial lockdowns are a long term pain and drain which is a consequence of countries being unwilling to endure the short, sharp pain at the start of the pandemic of a full lockdown. It costs everyone more to do it this way. The genie was let out of the bottle because of a global unwillingness to do what it took to keep it in there.
Well, I didn't say we should tell people what to do. I'm saddened because people won't do what they are asked to do.
Frankly, this is bullshit and a deliberate misinterpretation of my argument. Societies are judged by how they treat their most vulnerable members - Ghandi. I raged against those that did not go through enough shit. The ones that refused to. The ones that won't lockdown. The ones that won't put on masks. The ones that won't get vaccines. Go and get your jab you say? What jab? There is no fucking jab for me to get! So I sit here, confined to my house because I can't go out even at the lowest level of lockdown, reading how those that can get the vaccine won't. You won't wait until the vulnerable can be protected? You've done too much for us? Say it then, say that we should be abandoned to die. At least put it in words so that you can plainly be judged for the consequences of your argument.
I Honestly understand why people are frustrated at the lockdowns. I am frustrated that people were so unwilling to do them properly once so we have to keep doing them. It's like choosing a slow drawn out death rather than amputating a limb. I'm also frustrated that people put ideology ahead of compassion. There's a lot of people railing against temporary loss of freedoms for people who aren't vulnerable. Okay, but isn't that a small thing against death? Same with the vaccine. Isn't it a small thing against people dying?Totally honest question now, no criticism or questioning just curious, from an emotional angle, do you think you are angry at others you see as unwilling to take a sacrifice, because it sounds like you yourself have been forced to make difficult sacrifices
Was there ever any humanity?I'm saddened because we, as a society, appear to be losing our humanity.
To be clear. I don't want to do more lockdowns, never been my preferred choice. I feel like people in many places chose more lockdowns a long time ago by refusing the option of a single hard lockdown. Having missed that chance I just ask for people to continue with the choice that was made for long enough for people in my position to be vaccinated. Not asking for forever. I get the hardship. I have dealt with a great deal of it myself. What's the point of it though if we throw it all away with the finish line in sight?
It really seems like some people have elevated individual freedom above people's lives
I get angry when my feelings are dismissed or I'm accused of being on a high horse. That's really unfair.
I'm not arguing for the sake of feeling morally superior. I'm arguing because I don't want to die and I don't want people in my position to die.
It really seems like some people have elevated individual freedom above people's lives in my position. That's ideology. Politics. We didn't used to be like this. We valued and admired charity and helping ones neighbors. Now that seems lost.
aemetha said:To be clear. I don't want to do more lockdowns
I just ask for people to continue with the choice that was made for long enough for people in my position to be vaccinated. Not asking for forever.
To make the vulnerable safe before advocating controls. I don't want more lockdowns, but they are a consequence of previous choices. I certainly don't want them forever like was suggested earlier. I want to hold the course and let vulnerable people get their vaccines.What do you want?
I said what??? Seriously, stop trying to find hidden messages in what I say. I said I was disappointed in the people who didn't wear masks, didn't lockdown, won't get vaccinated etc. I never said anything about Australians. In fact, I held up Australia as a country that did things well. Honestly, it's really hard to talk to you sometimes because you seem to go out of your way to find something I didn't ever say in my words.You're disappointed in Australians; I'm proud of them. It's a glass half empty thing with you.
Again, missing context. I sent you messages explaining that when you advocate for actions, the consequences of which are my likely death, that makes me feel like that. You said you don't want to talk about it. So don't. Just don't go repeating what I said, incorrectly, when it's clear you don't want to understand it. Don't go speculating, incorrectly, about my motivation for my posts.Dude, you're repeatedly stating that other people don't value human life. You sent me three private messages telling me that I want you to die.
aemetha said:I said what??? Seriously, stop trying to find hidden messages in what I say. I said I was disappointed in the people who didn't wear masks, didn't lockdown, won't get vaccinated etc. I never said anything about Australians. In fact, I held up Australia as a country that did things well. Honestly, it's really hard to talk to you sometimes because you seem to go out of your way to find something I didn't ever say in my words.me said:You're disappointed in Australians; I'm proud of them. It's a glass half empty thing with you.
you said:I'm also frustrated that people put ideology ahead of compassion.
you said:It really seems like some people have elevated individual freedom above people's lives
Again, missing context. I sent you messages explaining that when you advocate for actions, the consequences of which are my likely death, that makes me feel like that. You said you don't want to talk about it. So don't. Just don't go repeating what I said, incorrectly, when it's clear you don't want to understand it. Don't go speculating, incorrectly, about my motivation for my posts.[
aemetha said:To make the vulnerable safe before advocating controls. I don't want more lockdowns, but they are a consequence of previous choices. I certainly don't want them forever like was suggested earlier. I want to hold the course and let vulnerable people get their vaccines.me said:What do you want?
Already did. Again, your reading comprehension is lacking.You still haven't explained why you aren't vaccinated yet?
Have you had the first jab, at least?
If not, why not?
Put your cards on the table if you're going to question the moral integrity of others.
You don't appreciate it? Very sad. You said a whole bunch of things I don't appreciate too. Thing is, the ones I said were linked to things you said and the ones you said were figments of your imagination so I have little sympathy.I don't lack compassion and I don't appreciate being told otherwise. I'm a nice person. I have sacrificed a lot for vulnerable people already.
Oh really? So where's my fucking vaccine? Did I miss the call? Nope. THEY AREN'T FUCKING HERE YET!You've had enough time.
your reading comprehension is lacking
aemetha said:Oh really? So where's my fucking vaccine? Did I miss the call? Nope. THEY AREN'T FUCKING HERE YET!
I Honestly understand why people are frustrated at the lockdowns. I am frustrated that people were so unwilling to do them properly once so we have to keep doing them. It's like choosing a slow drawn out death rather than amputating a limb. I'm also frustrated that people put ideology ahead of compassion. There's a lot of people railing against temporary loss of freedoms for people who aren't vulnerable. Okay, but isn't that a small thing against death? Same with the vaccine. Isn't it a small thing against people dying?
It really seems like some people have elevated individual freedom above people's lives in my position. That's ideology. Politics. We didn't used to be like this. We valued and admired charity and helping ones neighbors. Now that seems lost. In the grand scheme, if each individual had given just a little we could have resolved this pandemic with far less pain than we continue to endure.
I get angry when my feelings are dismissed or I'm accused of being on a high horse. That's really unfair. I'm not arguing for the sake of feeling morally superior. I'm arguing because I don't want to die and I don't want people in my position to die. Death is the greater harm in this situation, and to accuse me of being on a high horse or of minimizing the sacrifice others have made isn't just factually wrong, it's callous and indifferent. Basically it's low horse.
So yeah, I'm frustrated over the situation I'm in. I'm saddened because we, as a society, appear to be losing our humanity. I'm angry because some people dishonestly ascribe motivations to my valid feelings about this, or dismiss them altogether.
Thank you by the way for asking that the way you did. I can't put my finger on it, but it really did come across to me as a genuine attempt to see it from my perspective and I appreciate that.
Indeed, no reason to assume. I don’t assume I will be run over by a car but it could happen.There is no reason to assume you are going to die.