Author: Billy

42 year old press secretary, Jen Psaki, tested positive for Covid. She is fully vaccinated. She had mild symptoms, and for possible transmission concerns, had to quarantine from family and friends.    
37 year old NFL quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, tested positive for Covid. He is not vaccinated. He had mild symptoms, and for possible transmission concerns, had to quarantine from family and friends.  

Psaki was given well wishes from supporters. Rodgers was ripped apart by media and fans. He, and the Packers, were fined. “Experts” weighed in on the potential consequences of the negative message Rodgers sent by not getting vaccinated. 

Again, both Psaki and Rodgers recently tested positive for Covid. Both relatively young, and both had to quarantine away from family and friends. There was no difference in symptoms. There was no difference in ability to transmit between the one who was vaccinated, and the one who was not. Why was one treated with compassion and the other vilified? Why is there is an acceptable, and unacceptable, way to get Covid?

You hear from someone that a mutual friend was in a car accident. You ask, “Are they ok? What happened? Who was in the car? Where were they?” You finish with, “I hope they were wearing a seatbelt.” You find out that they just left a downtown bar and that everyone is ok, however, your statement about the seatbelt is met with, “They were not wearing a seatbelt. They were lucky”, to which your reply is, “Lucky is right. Thank God they’re ok.” 

Now…

You hear from someone that a mutual friend has tested positive for Covid. You ask, “Are they vaccinated?” You are told they are not. You reply, “What the hell is wrong with them? Don’t they know it’s not about them? Why are they so selfish? I keep saying to get vaccinated and wear the mask! You know what? You reap what you sow.”

Of these two scenarios, only one person was selfish. Only one person deserves your anger and disgust. Only one person was careless with their life, and the lives of others. . . Are you mad at the wrong person?