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Come on, everyone - answer my question.... this is important. If we are to make any progress at all with this issue, we need to figure out WHY?
Originally posted by Lastone
reply to post by grahag
You call it Choice I call it Coercion
Is the practice of forcing another party to behave in an involuntary manner (whether through action or inaction) by use of threats, intimidation, trickery, or some other form of pressure or force. Such actions are used as leverage, to force the victim to act in the desired way. Coercion may involve the actual infliction of physical pain/injury or psychological harm in order to enhance the credibility of a threat. The threat of further harm may lead to the cooperation or obedience of the person being coerced.
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Originally posted by grahag
I am constantly surprised at how people pull out words like Terrorist and Act of War and then include definitions, but then not make sense in the actual post they have.
This is neither a terrorist act OR an act of war. They are not forcing you to take it. You have a choice. You can not take it and yes, you might be let go from your job, but you have a choice.
1. the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, esp. for political purposes.
2. the state of fear and submission produced by terrorism or terrorization.
3. a terroristic method of governing or of resisting a government.
Originally posted by grahag
If enough people say "No, I will not take it", they'll find some other way to deal with the crisis.
Originally posted by grahag
Vaccination has ALWAYS been a standard for the health care industry. Your wife should know this, going into it.
Originally posted by grahag
It's partly the reason our lifespans are increasing.
Originally posted by grahag
If you want to freak out, then by all means, do it, but do it in a way that helps you. File a protest, make it formal, and then take a stand and deal with the consequences. You're adults and it makes sense that you act like adults. Getting all huffy and throwing a tantrum isn't going to do you any good. Take legal action and make it count. If you have any conviction in your cause, it's the adult thing to do.
t's a job. They aren't slaves. They don't HAVE to do it.
Why do people take something to the extreme to justify their position? I don't agree with mandatory vaccinations. If you're willing to take the "reward", then you take the risk as well.
If I were told that I'd lose my job, which I LOVE if I didn't get the vaccinations, I'd still walk. What cost are your principles? We got people insinuating that you should kill to prevent this from happening but they're not willing to walk away from a job instead. To me, THAT is crazy.
Originally posted by Revealation
Originally posted by grahag
If you want to freak out, then by all means, do it, but do it in a way that helps you. File a protest, make it formal, and then take a stand and deal with the consequences. You're adults and it makes sense that you act like adults. Getting all huffy and throwing a tantrum isn't going to do you any good. Take legal action and make it count. If you have any conviction in your cause, it's the adult thing to do.
Who's getting huffy? The whole idea of this thread is to get ideas and input on how to deal with this in the correct manner. I don't get huffy. I'm one of 2 ways. Compsed or extremely violant when physically confronted and given no alternative. Considering i'm posting on this site, I would say I haven't had the need to be violant. Hence handling the situation like an adult but I thank you for your input as it's good to see how different people interperet the meanings of someone's statements.
Originally posted by Millions
Originally posted by Revealation
reply to post by Dark Ghost
This is what really has me stumped. Why they want so badly for everyone to have this in them.
Maybe they just want to save some people's lives and keep a whole lot more people healthy? I don't know - just thinking.
Originally posted by crimvelvet
Tell me WHERE in the Constitution or the Bill of Rights was the government or an Employer given the right to direct what I do with my body. Heck in some cases you are told you have to remain in BED for X number of hours and you must document you have done so! Tell me is that freedom or is that slavery??? Unless US citizens say ENOUGH and tell the government NO you do not have the right we will be complete slaves, more than we are already.
And yes I have walked away from a job on four different occasions rather than compromise my principles. I just wish more people would do so.
Originally posted by Demoncreeper
Firstly, as a care worker, it is a good idea to get the shot. How can you provide care for a person, if you are sick.
Threatening employment termination is pretty bold, so in there I understand the concern.
The numbers are NOT staggering. That is definitely fear mongering. Just look up regular flu stats during an epidemic and just regular flu season.
The H1N1 is not a new flu bug. But it is "FLU". Coming up with a vaccination for it, is NO different than a vaccination for influenza. Its just manipulating it for this particular strain.
I have taken the step and allowed my 5 year old with chronic lung issues, to receive the vaccination. That was 2 months ago.. He seems pretty fine to me.
The letter does imply that you can be exempt if you have severe reactions to the rest of the ingredients that make up the vaccination.
I don't think it is right to threaten employment...but it really is a responsibility of a health care provider to be free of a spreadable disease. As they deal with people more susceptible to DIE from this flu, on a regular basis. I doubt I would want my child who has weak lungs, to be treated by a Doctor carrying the Swine flu or any other strain because the didn't 'want' to be vaccinated.
Congratulations, you just sentenced my child to death.
So this is two fold. Despite the scary things people think is hiding in it(the shot itself), maybe it really is to provide protection.
As for "forcing" it in this manner is absolutely tasteless. It could have been worded differently.
Deny Ignorance....absolutely
Deny Panic... Given.
[edit on 23-9-2009 by Demoncreeper]
Originally posted by Demoncreeper
I still think it was tasteless to put it that way, so I'm on your side with the "ultimatum" aspect of it. It should be a choice. In the end, it is all fear mongering. In a way, just by discussing it, we are feeding the proverbial troll. haha. So we are doomed either way. haha.
Originally posted by youSirAreAnIdiot
YES, I'M SURE U GAVE YOUR SON A VACCINE THAT HASN'T EVEN BEEN RELEASED YET AND WON'T BE READY UNTIL OCTOBER. YOU SIR, ARE AN IDIOT/DISINFO AGENT. CREDIBILITY = SHOT.
Originally posted by youSirAreAnIdiot
SO, WHAT DO YOU PROPOSE WE DO THEN? STOP DISCUSSING IT AND JUST MINDLESSLY LINE UP TO TAKE THE SHOT, HUH? YOU SIR, ARE AN IDIOT.
Originally posted by Demoncreeper
Originally posted by youSirAreAnIdiot
YES, I'M SURE U GAVE YOUR SON A VACCINE THAT HASN'T EVEN BEEN RELEASED YET AND WON'T BE READY UNTIL OCTOBER. YOU SIR, ARE AN IDIOT/DISINFO AGENT. CREDIBILITY = SHOT.
The H1N1 flu has been around for a long time.
The new strain's vaccination has not been clinically trialed. However, is available and has been administered to 'volunteers' in Canada. We volunteered because we were concerned for our childs well being. The actual medical FACTS behind this vaccination are more sound, than your all caps post.
IF my childs illness' severity causes me to be a disinfo agent, then so be it. hahaha.
You don't mean anything to me.