[Lou L]

I was reading an article earlier today about testing of the polio vaccine in the 1950s. The bottom line was that polio ravaged society all over the globe during the first half of the 20th century, FDR being one of the most famous patients.

Did we cancel life? Did we lockdown? Polio was considered nearly 3 times more contagious than COVID-19; we just dealt with it.

Now, the Left has created this mindset that we must be completely safe from everything, at any expense. It's time to realize that we may not have an effective vaccine for a long time, if ever. Protect the vulnerable, but let otherwise healthy people live their lives, including holiday celebrations.

[FamiliarFace]

I enjoyed your post for that historical part about polio. It’s so spot on.

***Protect the vulnerable, but let otherwise healthy people live their lives, including holiday celebrations.***

I know we are all saying this, and meaning well, but at this stage of the “game”, I can say that our elderly, who may be the most vulnerable, are done with this “protection.” They want to be visited and included. They want and need hugs from family. They need our companionship.

I am darn tired of walking around on pins and needles. I’m in perfectly good health at the age of 60. Two of our children want us to wear masks everywhere, including outside. They tell us we are being cavalier by not wearing masks. They are treating us like we are 95 and frail and wobbly. It’s ridiculous. I’ve told them to stuff it in very polite terms.