Interesting analogy for the vaccine

[txpitdog]

In the podcast I posted, Eric Weinstein uses an interesting analogy that I hadn’t considered, probably would have never considered. He states that the federal government sees the virus as a threat to our society, similar to war against an enemy nation, and that despite the fact that the vaccine is not 100% safe, the government expects its citizens to take it at the potential risk of personal harm in the same way it expects the citizens to offer their sons for conscription in times of war. Regardless of administration or political parties, selective service is a similar voluntary relinquishing of personal freedom for the benefit of the larger society.

It’s an interesting concept to think through. There was of course a lot of anger and disillusionment in the 60’s and 70’s over selective service during the Vietnam War, and with the way things have degraded it’s no surprise that the government would receive the same thing now for a similar expectation of the populace.

[RiverRat1]

Lol

[Dusty Britches]

Why, if we are at 80% vaccination, does the government even care anymore? Israel has the highest vaccination rate in the world and they have the biggest per capita infection rate and hospitalization rate in the world.

[txpitdog]

Why, if we are at 80% vaccination, does the government even care anymore? Israel has the highest vaccination rate in the world and they have the biggest per capita infection rate and hospitalization rate in the world.

I think Eric’s point is that, right or wrong, the government is using the same approach with the vaccine as it does with conscription. One tool, and use it until the desired result is achieved.

[SaltwaterSlick]

I guess my real issue with all this is WRT the gubment is when they clearly understand that they've laid a bad egg, why must they keep sitting on it and trying to hatch it? They FUBAR'd this one. Admit it and try something else. That's why I absolutely cannot go along with ANY DemoKraut proposal, idea or position... Literally everything they are for and are doing is against America and against Humanity... The word Democrat as far as I am concerned is synonymous with Satan.

[Smoore12]

So getting the vaccine is a selfless act much like serving your country? Essentially protecting your neighbor (anyone you come in contact with)

[rtp]

So getting the vaccine is a selfless act much like serving your country? Essentially protecting your neighbor (anyone you come in contact with)

Except it doesnt do that. It only provides a measure of protection for the one taking it.

[SB09]

If they want it that way the Government also needs to care for and compensate those that are harmed or killed by that same vaccine, much like is done in Military service. All the same benefits need to apply if they're going to conduct themselves in that manner.

[MassMan]

Except it doesnt do that. It only provides a measure of protection for the one taking it.

The fact that this still must be explained is alarming.

[MadHatter]

In the podcast I posted, Eric Weinstein uses an interesting analogy that I hadn’t considered, probably would have never considered. He states that the federal government sees the virus as a threat to our society, similar to war against an enemy nation, and that despite the fact that the vaccine is not 100% safe, the government expects its citizens to take it at the potential risk of personal harm in the same way it expects the citizens to offer their sons for conscription in times of war. Regardless of administration or political parties, selective service is a similar voluntary relinquishing of personal freedom for the benefit of the larger society.

It’s an interesting concept to think through. There was of course a lot of anger and disillusionment in the 60’s and 70’s over selective service during the Vietnam War, and with the way things have degraded it’s no surprise that the government would receive the same thing now for a similar expectation of the populace.

Except the government doesn't see it as a threat to society.
They created it, they do not care about us, not even a little bit.
The government sees the virus as a means of control, & profit.
Comical analogy.

[SaltwaterSlick]

Except the government doesn't see it as a threat to society.
They created it, they do not care about us, not even a little bit.
The government sees the virus as a means of control, & profit.
Comical analogy.

Yup!
Politicians (ALL OF THEM) are in it for the bucks. PERIOD!! It is their job to make money and they make LOTS of it!! They don't give 2 ****s about what their constituents' needs are. They work and vote to best support their own pocketbooks. 100%!!

[BowhunterB]

Except it doesnt do that. It only provides a measure of protection for the one taking it.

Beat me to it RTP!

[glen]

Your right- When the Government acts like China created a bioweapon and acts accordingly then maybe folks would think differently. Instead they tell people to take a shot because we said so and climb in bed with China

[BowhunterB]

I see the analogy somewhat, not that I really agree with it. Conscription normally applies to a certain subset of the population, males of a certain age, not the entire population. As others have mentioned, there are many other problems with the analogy as well, but interesting to think about. All in all though, a money and power grab.

[Playa]

I can get on board with the analogy, except it is more like when the govt rounded up Japanese Americans and sent them camp,you know for safety of everyone.

Or more like when we started spying on Americans as a result of the patriot act, you know for the greater good.