It is a terrible problem. I think it will eventually be preventable. So sad that politics and health science have to battle each other. A mask should not be a political symbol. Never was until last year.

the problem is the politicians didn't wait for the science. they saw an opportunity (their ONLY chance to defeat Trump) and they ran with it.

and it went downhill from there.

Agreed Charles. The battle benefitting no one who truly required compassion and assistance during their time of need.


Blessings,
Mark

WM.it wasn't the Bidon Regime that got the vaccine to the people--Predident Trumps Warp Speed was responsible.It was ready to go before the election,but Pfiser refused to release it till after the election. They had an axe to grind with President Trump--so they withheld it,till after the election.
Tom

So why take it out on the people here and divide our numbers it just doesn’t make sense to me, I can live with my choice and I’m OK with yours just some people never got out of the high school locker room it seems like.

Tom,

you are correct about the vaccine. 100 percent.

but the whole mask/shut down the economy thing was a weapon used against the President.

first, we were not SUPPOSED to wear a mask, remember? why? they SAID it wasn't "effective". what they meant was: they didn't want us peons using up the meager supply that they wanted reserved for medical/emergency response personnel.

later, when the President tried to put the risk into context (his "there is nothing to fear, but fear itself" moment); the media (with the help of political hacks like Faucci) scared the populace into locking down the entire country.

I believe some will be scared forever more.

LD, I don't believe I've ever belittled anyone's choice.

I *HAVE* complained bitterly about (and will openly OPPOSE!) those who demand that I live my life according to THEIR fears.

I wish bulletbox hadn't had such a bad time of it. Crazy how a few people just get laid out and a few are asymptomatic and most are somewhere in between.

my older sister went to my mother-in-law's funeral today. this was the first time since March of 2020 that she was in a public place for an hour. she is TERRIFIED.

it's a CRIME what .gov and the media has done to tens of millions of Americans...all to remove a President who wanted nothing more than to put Americans first in government policy.

We discuss all this at great length at a traditional non-denominational seminary that is the most diverse of its kind worldwide.
We all agree, it's a mystery why some are not concerned, some are, and some are TERRIFIED.

We have not been able to come to consensus as to what an answer is exactly, but we agree that our own ability to empathize and understand others are is being tested right now as never before and we agree that it's so very easy right now in our land, as it creeps toward how most of the world acts.... to hate your neighbor. Despise your neighbor. Slam the door on your neighbor. And hale "good riddance! to your neighbor"


That sir, is not the calling of those who have been called. On that we unanimously agree.
Doesn't make it easy to live out however.
So we persevere to do so as best we can with the aid of the Spirit because the epic battle on earth has always been a spiritual battle.

Blessings and prayers for all like your sister who struggle,
Mark

Absolutely. The creeping "hate your neighbor" hasn't just happened by chance. The spiritual warfare battle has cranked up a lot. Be ready in all things...

Seen Ronald Reagan Jr on a commercial the other day pushing a “Freedom from religion” group, Subway has that soccer boy that plays on the girls team for a spokesperson now Nike has Kaperdick. It seems they are not afraid to create division today it just seems like bad business to me.

People would be better off not being on social media and watching the news. People wouldn't be so terrified. I hope she gets better. It can't be fun.

If you feel the need to argue start your own thread.