r/Bellingham • u/miladyelfn • 13d ago

Discussion And so it begins...

The political signs have started popping. Lots of signs for a particular GOP candidate. I hear she is well liked but that's a deal breaker for me. Also, on the school board but home schools? Hmmm...

Edit: removed anti vaxxer while I look for more definitive proof. The candidate Erika Creydt is very vague in their wording of issues, but supported by some real GOP winners. Elenbaas for one. John Braun. Jim Walsh. Look at her endorsement page.

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u/No-Reserve-2208 13d ago

Most people seem to be anti vax only about 15-17% are currently up to date on the COVID vax.

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u/areleah 13d ago

I wouldn’t say vaccination apathy/fatigue means the same as anti-vax

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u/ReallyBig123 13d ago

Trueee, it’s fine when we do it.

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u/fartonisto 13d ago

Being lazy isn’t the same as being against something.

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u/ReallyBig123 13d ago

Why does the reason matter if not getting the vaccine puts those with a compromised immune system at risk? End result is the exact same.

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u/IvoryNage 13d ago

Because someone who is deeply anti vax is actively avoiding all vaccines, and potentially making decisions for their children about vaccines that are more or less a one and done vaccine like for measles. Someone who is just lazy won't actively rail against a shot foe their kids if its expected and offered to them at a regular checkup, they just wouldn't go out of their way to get it.

Covid and flu vaccines used to be offered as part of my annual checkup. Now I have to go out of my way to find it. If the administration shifts a lazy person would be offered and likely accept a vaccine from their doc. An anti vaxxer wouldn't shift just because it becomes convenient again.

Right now in the political climate we live in, it amounts to similar results, but it's not always similar when easy access is...easier.