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In reply to the discussion: Rev. Jesse Jackson said today his wife was not vaccinated because of a preexisting condition [View all]pinkstarburst
(1,327 posts)30. And maybe stop saying...
So let's hope the folks who've been calling Jacqueline Jackson irresponsible, anti-vax and an effing "moron" will back off and just wish her and her husband well as they both fight COVID.
And maybe people should stop saying those sorts of remarks about anyone who comes down with covid.
I hope every person who is capable of getting vaxed will get vaxed and that everyone will listen to science and wear masks. But people need to stop being cruel in their remarks (see the latest thread about the bodybuilder or the one about wanting to hike their health insurance rates.) It's still sad when they get sick. It's terrible when children are left orphaned. Has no one on this board ever made a dumb mistake? I didn't realize there were so many perfect people on DU with the right to cast judgment...
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Rev. Jesse Jackson said today his wife was not vaccinated because of a preexisting condition [View all]
StarfishSaver
Aug 2021
OP
Me too. I hear people using preexisting medical conditions as a reason to not wear a mask...
Drunken Irishman
Aug 2021
#14
Since you don't know what her particular condition is and what risks a vaccine may pose to her
StarfishSaver
Aug 2021
#11
Did the CDC say people with *any* preexisting conditions should get the vaccine?
LanternWaste
Aug 2021
#13
Lymph nodes mimicking cancers is something to be aware of, but not a contraindication.
Ms. Toad
Aug 2021
#28
I said absolutely nothing about Jacqueline Jackson, in this thread or any other.
Ms. Toad
Aug 2021
#41
It really has more to do with the treatments. For example some oncologists don't want their cancer
mucifer
Aug 2021
#22
This is also a good reason for people to stop celebrating deaths from this awful disease.
Treefrog
Aug 2021
#15
When you write: "And maybe stop saying" and immediately follow it with a direct quote
StarfishSaver
Aug 2021
#44
Lack of responses to your post is not an indication that "no one had any trouble understanding"
StarfishSaver
Aug 2021
#46
I know one of my co-workers wants to get vaccinated but has been holding off on his
JoanofArgh
Aug 2021
#31
You're expecting Rev. Jackson to do "stronger" vaccine shoutouts from the hospital?
StarfishSaver
Aug 2021
#48