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You lost me at "Covidocracy". What the governments did/are doing during the worldwide pandemic have nothing to do with totalitarianism. It is totally a health issue. Right-wing paranoia has fueled the hatred of the Left ("reactance"), thereby putting many lives at risk. Vaccines are of utmost importance to achieve herd immunity. The big mistake being made here is politicizing everything. Science and health and politics are separate. Now, I agree that the Left is pushing socialism and Marxism in other ways. But I absolutely disagree with you regarding the pandemic. I am an Independent and not of either Left nor Right political persuasion.

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Thanks for adding your ideas, Barbara. I think the difference in understanding between us is that you are sure that your favorite experts are correct and should be followed. I don't. I have explained why in many essays. Here is one: https://www.aier.org/article/the-tyranny-of-alleged-experts/.

As far as vaccines, they are clearly a fine choice for many. However they are a crony product that others are equivocal about without denying the seriousness of Covid. My essay on the subject: https://www.aier.org/article/why-operation-warp-speed-could-be-deadly/

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