To the editor: Those that protest about “freedom” and surviving the “winter of demise” evidently consider their calls for will probably be heeded in the event that they yell loudly sufficient. Their demonstration in Los Angeles towards vaccine mandates could have made the information, however keep in mind that they had been a crowd of about 1,000 in a metropolis of almost 4 million folks.
Are we imagined to even pay attention, not to mention care? Yeah, I do know, it’s democracy at work, however fringe loudmouths have all the time been in our midst, and now's no time be listening to self-proclaimed arbiters of what constitutes goodness or freedom.
Life on planet Earth is being pressured for myriad causes, so I say to our anti-vaxxer pals: Take into consideration the thousands and thousands who've died of COVID-19, and know that you're alive now possibly as a result of somebody close to you was carrying a masks somewhat than whining about freedom. Sure, this virus will probably be with us eternally, and in the event you’re one who has by no means had a flu shot and by no means gotten the flu, then fortunate you. There are thousands and thousands who should not so lucky.
If you happen to care so little in regards to the chance that others could develop into ailing due to you, then keep dwelling. Life is filled with inconveniences.
Sylvia Lewis Gunning, Thousand Oaks
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To the editor: To say I'm immunocompromised is an understatement. I've 9 co-morbidities. I've been extraordinarily cautious, primarily homebound with no visitors (even vaccinated). I stroll alone every day, all the time masked.
For the reason that leisure of COVID-19 protocols, at the very least as soon as every week somebody has approached me to inform me that masks necessities have been dropped. One particular person, in a really derisive tone, advised me I used to be behind the instances and following previous guidelines. I advised him I put on my masks to remind myself to maintain my mouth shut in conditions which can be none of my enterprise.
I don't count on the remainder of society to limit their habits so as to shield me. I merely ask that different folks hold their distance and deal with me with respect, holding their opinions to themselves. That’s in all probability the toughest half for them.
Gabrielle Nurre, Albuquerque
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To the editor: What stood out for me whereas studying the article in regards to the anti-science rally was the picture of a person holding a cross wrapped in an American flag. This man is the epitome of the quote, usually misattributed to at least one Sinclair or one other, “When fascism involves America, it will likely be wrapped within the flag and carrying a cross.”
Our Structure is express. There may be separation of church and state for good motive. This man is simply a kind of who would destroy that wall.
The fascists are right here, and so they wish to rule by theology. Don't enable it to occur.
Steve Durgin, Woodland Hills
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To the editor: A whole lot of individuals had been downtown on the Music Heart concurrently the “defeat the mandates” rally on Sunday.
Everybody attending an occasion confirmed proof of vaccination. Everybody wore masks through the performances. Nobody whined. Everybody accepted the social duty of avoiding infecting others with a harmful and contagious illness.
It was easy.
Phil Brimble, Los Angeles
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