I guess we have all had “debates” with family or friends who refuse to get vaccinated. I am getting increasingly intolerant of those who are supposedly intelligent who have bought into the quack sort of stories which go block busters on the internet. Or argue about being forced to become vaccinated … [Read more...]
Article on the ethics of mandates for Covid19 vaccinations
There have been many debates about the pros and cons of mandating groups of workers to require them to become vaccinated. I am 100% on side with the government in supporting mandating. However, there continues to be resistance from some people often using personal liberty arguments against it. I … [Read more...]
Covid Hallelujah
The Irish never forget
Those of us of Irish ancestry grew up with our elders reminding us of how the Irish suffered so badly after the potato famine in the 19thCentury. At the time that 1 million people died of starvation the English were exporting food from Ireland. (Imagine of the current population of NZ 1 ½ million … [Read more...]
Covid and MIQ
I have written many times sharing my jaundiced view of the Ministry of Health. I totally approve of a vaccine passport. It should be on my phone alongside all the other apps. I just hope like hell that a bureaucrat instructed by the Ministry of Health does not get the job of designing the app. There … [Read more...]
An amazing story about Covid vaccination avoiders
In the Sunday Times this week there was an amazing article by Florence Kerr where she spoke with some unvaccinated Māori in Hamilton. I have been unwavering in my condemnation of those who are choosing not to become vaccinated. This article stopped me in my tracks as I put myself in the minds of … [Read more...]
COVID Community agencies setting good standards
Dave Adamson wrote to me recently enclosing a newsletter from his choir. He wrote: This action has become more obvious in the last few weeks right through society, and it's going to cause some strife, but it's the only way to go. If you want to play golf you can't walk onto the greens in your … [Read more...]
Garry’s thoughts 19 Oct 2021
It is disconcerting to have friends say that they are not going to get vaccinated. Their reasons are multitude, and most are easily discounted. Like I saw it on Facebook, or Youtube, etc. Or, have you heard this statistic…The internet is an amazing addition to our lives, but it is also a … [Read more...]
Covid anti-vaccinators must be challenged:
I read the article below in the Washington Post recently. It really rang home to me. I cannot understand those who are resisting being vaccinated other than those with other health issues which prevent them doing so. Here’s what they wrote: The most senseless and self-destructive battle in this … [Read more...]
Let’s get in behind the 90% campaign:
This week the following email popped onto my computer: You’ve probably seen word in the media of the 90% for Canterbury campaign – it’s an initiative by Cantabrians for Cantabrians to convince 90% of us to get at least one vaccination by Labour Weekend. It’s a huge job but … [Read more...]
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