My friend's dad just got intubated

[bedazzled]

a nice enuf guy. Not old. kind of a muscle bound blockhead. Not vaccinated of course.

It changes you when you know someone. My thought used to be "too bad so sad." Now it's more along the lines of "this person could die because they are STUPID? Hope it is the lesson they need to come around."

Guess it is harder to dismiss someone you know...

[roamer65]

1. Up go our insurance premiums.

I am expecting significant double digit increases next year.

[Pobeka]

2. That is what infuriates me.

[luckone]

3. And the drain on state $$ too . I just posted earlier life insurance medical insurance maybe that

industry will be hit the hardest but other ones suffer too

[roamer65]

4. My gut tells 20-30 pct premium increases.

[luckone]

5. + Yes . At least that (imo)

Then watch the same idiots (that survive) will say their premiums had a big increase because Biden or some dem BS

[niyad]

19. Since the insurance companies are paying a bounty on covid-listed deaths (at least,

according to whackworld they do), of course the premiums will go up.

[Captain Zero]

20. And a drain on the social security survivors fund

When a working parent dies, any kid gets a social security survivors benefit until age 21. I think they should get it, but this pandemic is going to create a severe run on that fund.

[gratuitous]

7. If it were only that, it would be bad enough

But all these new infections become so many more vectors for susceptible children who can't be vaccinated yet. Even that would be bad enough, but all these infections give the virus another chance to evolve and mutate and become more virulent and vaccine-resistant. So we're looking at a worst-case scenario stoked by people who can't be bothered to consider the fuller consequences of their actions.

I hope bedazzled's friend's dad pulls through. I also hope he draws the right conclusion from his reckless behavior.

[alphafemale]

8. How about the increases just are on the unvaccinated?

Like they do for smokers.

Sounds right to me.

I don't want to be forced to pay for their right to be obnoxious idiots.

[FarPoint]

6. As a Nurse who has been in the covid-trenches since February 2020...

I feel like I have done 4 tours of combat duty.....

[roamer65]

9. You have, if not more.

I have no idea what to say to you, other than my minuscule thanks and if you decide to get out of the field for a while I would not blame you in the least.



The pandemic of the unvaccinated is going test a lot of medical personnel’s patience.

[FarPoint]

10. Dealing with the ill patient is a zone I am familiar...

It's much, much better now that we understand the virus a bit better, treatment modalities and have our PPE's....What traumatizes me are the vocal anti-vaxxers....the spreaders of this virus because of Fox News and trumpsters...These folks are in open public settings causing stealth havoc...and I am perceived as a snowflake...

[roamer65]

12. I know this...

If I catch it and and can contact trace it to someone who is unvaccinated, I am going to get a good attorney and see if I can start a civil case against them.

Vaccinated people need to start suing these idiots into oblivion.

[FarPoint]

15. I agree...

Especially when folks at their job site...employers won't require vaccines...then file workers compensation....that should get their attention...Too bad this is what has to happen ...so much un-necessary suffering to evoke change...

[wnylib]

17. I like that idea, but don't think it would work

unless the infection was traced by viral genetics, which is costly. Without that proof, employers would claim that the source of infection could be elsewhere.

[Tadpole Raisin]

13. Ironic as you are probably the bravest one!

Thank you and I hope you have been able to take enough time off to recharge your soul!!

Wishing you and your family well.

[LuckyLib]

11. As a doctor friend said, my empathy meter is at zero.

[mgardener]

14. Thank you so much!

[JCMach1]

23. Folks like you saved my life definitely

[maxsolomon]

16. It isn't real until it happens to you.

The Code of the Blockheads.

Hope he recovers, unlike my Uncle, a retired Surgeon who died in January, just before the Vaccines were rolled out.

[bedazzled]

18. My condolences on the loss of your uncle

just breaks your heart to think of all of the losses...especially the unnecessary ones

[maxsolomon]

21. We weren't particularly close, but thanks.

Opposite ends of the country, and a long estrangement between them and my parents.

I think he contracted it from his kids at New Years. Indoor gatherings, in Florida...

[bedazzled]

25. Pretty heavy price to pay for a little enjoyment

I don't understand how folks can endanger others for some fun. I didn't leave the house for over a year. Worried about the poor souls who have to go out in this every day. Sigh.

[Ace Rothstein]

22. Ex-wife of a guy I went to grade school with is in the ICU.

45 years old with two young kids, unvaccinated.

[Hugin]

24. I remember not that long ago when instead of threads about illness, there were threads...

celebrating people getting vaccinated.

I miss that.

I'm sorry for your friend and their family.

[bedazzled]

26. I, too, wish it had come out better

maybe some folks will learn what is important. We sure have

[bedazzled]

27. Well he died last night

I barely knew the man but I am decimated. Vaxxed or not, stupid or smart, he was human being. Imagine the loss, magnified millions of times. Inconceivable.