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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTens of thousands will commit suicide this fall.
This is just today's crowd at one college football game:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215822240
This scene will be repeated dozens and dozens of times before MAYBE some will notice that the crowds are getting thinner and thinner.
I am without words to describe the combination of fear, anger and disgust the above video stirred in me. I just-------------------!
former9thward
(31,997 posts)How come people have not died at all the other outside games being played -- not only here but in other countries?
Phoenix61
(17,003 posts)former9thward
(31,997 posts)What is the death rate from Covid?
Atticus
(15,124 posts)former9thward
(31,997 posts)I guess....
Boomerproud
(7,952 posts)StarryNite
(9,444 posts)Lots of people will be going even when they know they aren't well. If they haven't tested for Covid they will convince themselves they just have a cold or allergies or whatever. And then the ones who get sick while there and take it to their families, friends, work associates, classmates, etc.
Xavier Breath
(3,626 posts)Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
We're off to Never Neverland
Hugh_Lebowski
(33,643 posts)LisaL
(44,973 posts)it all looks like fun.
VarryOn
(2,343 posts)LisaL
(44,973 posts)In case you haven't heard.
VarryOn
(2,343 posts)Oh, well. If I spread to a fellow vaxxed, they'll be fine.
Laffy Kat
(16,377 posts)THEY HAVE COVID!! You can still get covid and still pass it on! Why don't people get this?
VarryOn
(2,343 posts)I'm ok with the odds.
PCIntern
(25,541 posts)significant percentage of America is in a stadium somewhere.
LisaL
(44,973 posts)if they are lucky enough to get an ICU bed.
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moondust
(19,979 posts)Turbineguy
(37,324 posts)Ace Rothstein
(3,161 posts)COVID isn't Ebola.
7wo7rees
(5,128 posts)It is very sad Atticus, just very sad.
Thank you for all you do.
nitpicker
(7,153 posts)By those that show up unvaccinated.
I understand some colleges are requiring students coming to campus to get vaccinated.
https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/list-of-colleges-that-require-covid-19-vaccine/
tavernier
(12,383 posts)700 active cases in SD before rally. 4,000 after rally.
Most of the events were outdoor.
This article didnt mention # of deaths nor the degree of illness nor the number of lingering effects (decreased lung function, etc.) so all I was able to determine for myself is that I wont go into a large crowd of people, indoor or outdoor, without a mask.