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KT2000

(20,573 posts)
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 08:08 PM Sep 2021

We can't trust anti-vaxxers

or some who got the vaccine either.
My friend works in a dental office where all but one are vaccinated. The hygienist is an anti-vaxxer and she had two patients leave when they asked if she was vaccinated and she said no. She was furious!!
Later in the day they had a staff meeting of six. She related the story and she was advised by three to just lie. One person responded with a good speech about telling the truth and respect for the patients. The boss was quiet as he does not like confrontations.

This is the fabric of our society now. Lying is no big deal so who do we trust.

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sop

(10,155 posts)
5. I'm tired of people labeling their stupidity a "personal freedom," or claiming their rejection of
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 08:30 PM
Sep 2021

masks and the vaccine is part of the "culture wars."

FakeNoose

(32,629 posts)
6. I've reached a conclusion about this
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 08:33 PM
Sep 2021

I think these people are motivated by bragging rights. They want to brag to their friends - the other Repukes - that they owned the libs. They never want to buckle because their "friends" will destroy them. The whole idea of "FreeDumbs" is secondary. It's shit they read on their phones.

"I told this lady off, and man did she get MAD!!!" means everything to them. Just so they can brag to other Repukes.

Our strategy has to be this: we shouldn't get angry. We should just laugh at them. Say things like, "Well I guess your life insurance must be paid up." "Oh have you picked out a cemetery yet?" "Oh who's included in your will?" "OK, well, bye!"

KT2000

(20,573 posts)
14. My feeling too because
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 10:56 PM
Sep 2021

they really seem to have a need to expound onto other people about their beliefs. As I posted yesterday, two women got into a fist fight in Costco - one masked and one unmasked. This is a small mostly retirement town.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
2. Wow. There are ways to get this out to the local community,
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 08:15 PM
Sep 2021

and people do need to know. Who knows these days? The office might even end up with more business.

Salviati

(6,008 posts)
3. Your friend should go to her boss and tell him that confrontation is inevitable...
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 08:20 PM
Sep 2021

If she starts lying to patients about her vaccination status, it will come out eventually, and it will have dire consequences for the office. If he still refuses to do anything about it, then she should start looking for a new job as soon as possible.

crickets

(25,962 posts)
10. Exactly. The boss is setting himself up to be liable.
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 10:44 PM
Sep 2021

If the unvaccinated hygienist lies about her vaccination status and exposes someone to a fatal case of COVID, he is in for a world of hurt. Also, he should care enough about his patients and their well-being to do something about the situation anyway.

KT2000

(20,573 posts)
13. Agree!
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 10:51 PM
Sep 2021

I will go elsewhere for dental needs but I am starting to not trust just about anyone I don't know on this subject.

Maru Kitteh

(28,339 posts)
4. The boss was quiet because conflict makes him uncomfortable?
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 08:24 PM
Sep 2021

Let me guess, he got the job because he is in possession of a penis? Sure as fuck wasn't his leadership skills.


KT2000

(20,573 posts)
11. I think it has more to do with
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 10:45 PM
Sep 2021

the fact that he is from an Asian country, working with a green card, employed by a company out of state. It might blow up in his face though if he doesn't do something.

modrepub

(3,494 posts)
7. Kind Of All Started With Clinton
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 08:39 PM
Sep 2021

You know, lying about ... But to be fair Newt and Starr were doing the same thing but they "weren't under oath".

It's all become a pissing match of one ups-manship to the point where its no big deal if you lie because everyone else does it. But as my mom always said, if your friends were jumping off a cliff, would you follow?

No party or group holds absolute sway over acting ethically. We all need to strive to be honest because society as a whole won't really function correctly without it.

Bluesaph

(703 posts)
8. Husband's job all unvaxxed getting axxed
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 08:47 PM
Sep 2021

They were told September 30 is deadline to have their two shots plus the two weeks to reach immunity. Two haven’t done it. The rest decided their job was worth more than their “principles”!

The two who didn’t get vaxxed had bogus pastors give them religious exemption letters.

Decision came down that on September 30, those two people will receive two checks (one their final).

One of them has been such a loud mouth ass and ring leader that my husband also put him on the non eligible for rehire list!

The guy thinks he’s gonna get vaxxed on the 30th, take a two week vacation and come back to work! He thinks he calls the shots!

Gonna be a rude awakening. My husband will block his number. He’s cooked himself. He basically jumped into a pot of boiling water. My husband gave this kid a chance. He had no career and no job. My husband trained him as an apprentice and taught him everything he knows. He’s about to journey up. But he’s gonna be without his mentor or his job.

Bottom line, customers and employers can and should ask for proof of vaccination. I would not go to any dental office with unvaccinated employees. No eye doctor office. Nothing. Show me the money or lose my business. We all need to do this. Put pressure on employers to force the Covidiots to do what they need to do for everyone else.

KT2000

(20,573 posts)
12. Glad to see they are standing up
Thu Sep 16, 2021, 10:50 PM
Sep 2021

to these super manipulators. It is just a game to them until they find out they are blocked and have no job. Kudos to your husband.
I was going to go to my friend's office for dental work but not now. I will ask over the phone if everyone is vaxxed where I decide to go.

Larissa

(790 posts)
17. Sorry Antivaxxer
Fri Sep 17, 2021, 04:14 PM
Sep 2021

This is a respository of stories about anti-vaxxers. They all end the same. It's shocking to see them because they were folks in the prime of their lives. I came upon it in a news article about an Alabama couple who refused the vaccine. They both passed away.

https://www.sorryantivaxxer.com/

KT2000

(20,573 posts)
18. Wow!
Fri Sep 17, 2021, 04:26 PM
Sep 2021

As I looked at the photos I had a new revelation - these people left behind families and dependent children. Irresponsible comes to mind.
Thanks for the link.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
19. That's an extremely short-sighted position for the clinic to take
Fri Sep 17, 2021, 04:32 PM
Sep 2021

One person contracts Covid 19 from Ms. Unvaccinated, and instead of just the one hygienist having patients walk out on her, all six of them can be looking for new jobs.

KT2000

(20,573 posts)
20. I agree
Fri Sep 17, 2021, 04:39 PM
Sep 2021

I am waiting to hear if the boss ever addressed this in the days following. My friend is considering new employment because now she can't trust the people she is working with. I do wonder if this is not going on other places as well since we have a strong contingent of anti-vax, mask, distancing. The mayor and three council members are Qanon people.

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