Ok, let's cut right to the chase on the vaccines. It is ABSOLUTELY your right not to get vaccinated BUT it is also the right of every employer to set standards for the health and welfare of the company. Two quick examples:
The National Football League set a rule that all administrative personnel must be vaccinated and offensive line coach COLE POPOVICH walked away from his $175,000 salary rather than get the shots. Now I personally think he's an idiot BUT it's his right to do so. Enjoy bagging groceries.
Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge posted a notice in early spring that everyone had to be vaccinated by July 1. Nurse Gretchen Walkup refused and filed suit upon her termination, saying the hospital violated her rights but her lawsuit was quickly dismissed, with the judge stating EXACTLY what I said at the top. "Rules are rules and every workplace has them. If you don't abide by them, termination is the only recourse for the employer." Perfectly stated.
We all know this is, for the most part, a political disagreement but after a little homework, it's a matter of public record that Republicans Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell, Sean Hannity, Rick DeSantis, Marco Rubio, Mike Pence, and everyone's favorite parasite, Lindsey Graham HAVE ALL BEEN VACCINATED. Why would they bother if "there's nothing to this" and "it's been way overblown" and constantly fight bills that provide co-vid relief?
Easy answer. They don't want to die. They can shoot their mouths off as much as they want but they've seen the tragedy in their districts and states and once they saw the reality, it was time to cover their own asses health wise. Hypocrites.
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And back to the NFL for a moment.........the Commissioner has clearly stated that unlike last season, games will not be re-scheduled if a team has a co-vid breakout but instead, they will simply forfeit the game. He had no choice with this edict because four teams have less than 50% vaccinated. Read the following restrictions for unvaccinated players:
"Unvaccinated players must continue to get daily testing, wear masks and practice physical distancing. They won't be able to eat with teammates, can’t participate in media or marketing activities while traveling, aren’t permitted to use the sauna or steam room and may not leave the team hotel or interact with people not associated with the team while traveling. Vaccinated players will not have any of those restrictions."
Being involved in athletics my entire life, I can tell you that this pot will begin to boil sooner rather than later. Guys breaking protocols will be suspended (and you know that will happen) and then a team will lose a key game, after which the finger pointing will start. I hope eventually the Commissioner orders the same protocol for the players that he did for the coaches. You don't like our rules, see you later. Seems pretty simple to me. I wonder how many players would get the shot after missing their first paycheck. As Red used to say on the 70's show......"DUMB ASS!"
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And speaking of dumb asses, more heads continue to roll in court rooms across the nation for both the rioting in Chicago and Minneapolis and the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6th and even more people are being arrested for that disgrace as they are ID'd by their media postings. CRIMINAL MASTERMINDS: commit a federal offense or two or three and then post your videos on-line. The FBI appreciates your stupidity and here are some of the results after 500 arrests:
3 years probation and pay for a new Chicago squad car. $58,000.
1 year federal lockup. Defendant cried and ask the judge for mercy because he had just started a landscaping company. Judge says sorry.
Plea bargain for 3 years federal prison if he rats out 8 other Capitol rioters.
An older woman gets three years probation and can never again enter a government building or property, including national parks.
A guy with no criminal record gets 8 months federal lockup after pleading guilty to breaking into the rotunda and waving a trump flag.
I think you get the picture and I think it's very interesting that ten other arrestees have agreed to plead guilty and testify against other trump supporters who also rioted at the same time.
(P.S. Every person charged has admitted to being an avid trump supporter)
A good one is coming on August 10th when a moron who rioted in both Chicago & Minneapolis is due to be sentenced in federal court.. He has a lengthy criminal history and I think looking at some serious time. Wait until you meet 28 year old MATTHEW LEE RUPERT of Galesburg, Il.
who faces a litany of charges including DISTRIBUTION OF DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES. That baby alone gets you twenty years. When you look at his mug shot, it just screams JERK FACE.
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Enjoy the upcoming weekend as the weather cools down.
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