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NBC Opinion: Now that we have a Covid vaccine, we can't let immigration politics trump public health
NBC News / Comcast ^ | December 15, 2020 | By James Witte

Posted on 12/15/2020 5:16:30 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

Until now, testing, treatment and isolation have been our only tools to help limit the spread of Covid-19 - but vaccination is the means to finally bring it under control. That's because, when a vaccine is used by a majority of people, it may lead to herd immunity for all members of society, protecting even those for whom a vaccine is ineffective or medically contraindicated. But if a significant number of people who would otherwise be healthy enough to receive a vaccination don't get one, the risk of a continuing pandemic goes up dramatically for everyone - especially when the population in question is so deeply embedded in front-line services.

And now, with a nationwide vaccination program for Covid-19 a growing reality, we are about to discover how that scenario will play out — not because of anti-vaxxers, but because of one of the thorniest political issues of our modern era: immigration.

So if their immigration status causes the estimated 10.7 million undocumented immigrants in the United States enough fear to reduce vaccine adoption, the health of the entire country is compromised.

Nationwide, the unauthorized community accounts for about 3 percent of the population. Estimates find that most live in just 20 major metropolitan areas. For example, over 8 percent of the metro Las Vegas population is estimated to be unauthorized.

Many elements of American life, from the economy to racial justice to the stability and integrity of our political system, are at inflection points, but our pandemic response is foundational to all the other elements of our society. A successful vaccination strategy that includes all of us - including our newest Americans - will determine the extent to which a stable public health environment is established and thus whether other pressing issues may be addressed.

(Excerpt) Read more at nbcnews.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: border; illegalaliens; immigration; invasion; vaccine

1 posted on 12/15/2020 5:16:30 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

So the not so subtle psyop to build the perception of fear that if voluntary immunization is bad, we must make it mandatory starts.

Regards


2 posted on 12/15/2020 5:22:31 AM PST by Swiffer_Ralf (Orig. Eureka_Lead)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

There is chatter that trump will run in 2024, if the stand is not taken now it over


3 posted on 12/15/2020 5:23:45 AM PST by ronnie raygun ( Massive mistakes are made by arrogant fools; massive evils are committed by evil people.")
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Nationwide, the unauthorized community accounts for about 3 percent of the population.

Bull-shite! That's using the very old and very outdated estimate of less than 11 million illegals. The real number is probably at least 30 million (with many, many more on the way), around 8-9 percent of the population .

4 posted on 12/15/2020 5:26:49 AM PST by libertylover (Remember: Deep State hated Jesus too.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Suuure - now that the vaccine that isn’t a vaccine because it doesn’t stop transmission is there, and still requires distancing and masks, it’s perfectly safe to let in hordes of illegals...get real.


5 posted on 12/15/2020 5:27:26 AM PST by trebb (Fight like your life and future depends on it - because they do.)
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To: ronnie raygun

Our boot heel is at the edge of that cliff

We do not have another safe step backwards yet again.


6 posted on 12/15/2020 5:27:59 AM PST by Swiffer_Ralf (Orig. Eureka_Lead)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
”our newest Americans”

So these are “unauthorized Americans,” and they vote.

7 posted on 12/15/2020 5:31:02 AM PST by UnwashedPeasant (Trump is solving the world's problems only to distract us from Russia.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Um, no, and PDJT’s 2nd term will assure it.


8 posted on 12/15/2020 5:36:17 AM PST by CincyRichieRich (Take back our stolen republic or move to a cattle car of their choosing...)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I’m sure the invaders will get first priority for the vaccine.


9 posted on 12/15/2020 5:41:06 AM PST by Kozak (The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

They’ll give the vaccine to illegals before they give it to us.


10 posted on 12/15/2020 5:53:45 AM PST by SkyDancer (~ Pilots: Looking Down On People Since 1903 ~)
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To: Swiffer_Ralf

NO WAY IN H AM I TAKING IT

Post-Vax Symptoms or COVID-19 Illness? Making the Call
— CDC offers guidance, but urges HCPs to trust their clinical judgment

https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19/90218?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2020-12-15&eun=g1635391d0r&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily Headlines Top Cat HeC 2020-12-15&utm_term=NL_Daily_DHE_dual-gmail-definition


11 posted on 12/15/2020 5:56:08 AM PST by GailA (I LOVE OUR GUTSY PRESIDENT TRUMP)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Immigration is critical for any growing society. I don’t think many people are against legal immigration.

But rushing to throw open the doors the day after the vaccines start is jumping the gun a little.

Can we wait until things have calmed down a little before we go back to this crap?


12 posted on 12/15/2020 6:01:03 AM PST by Vermont Lt (We have entered "Insanity Week." Act accordingly.)
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To: ronnie raygun

I’d say it’s 100-0 Trump “thinks” he’s running in 24. 0-100 that the party elites “let” him run. The VA GOP is already laying the groundwork with a convention for picking the 21 governors candidate. Ensuring at least one jilted rep runs as an independent, splitting the vote and electing our credibly accused sexual assaulting LT Gov.


13 posted on 12/15/2020 6:06:26 AM PST by 3RIVRS
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

People lost all kinds of jobs. Businesses are closing. Let’s import all of Guatemala where even Mexico thinks they’re backwards.


14 posted on 12/15/2020 6:35:25 AM PST by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. .... )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

15 posted on 12/15/2020 6:39:47 AM PST by StAnDeliver (Eric Coomer of Dominion Voting Systems Is The Blue Dress)
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"Estimates find that most live in just 20 major metropolitan areas. For example, over 8 percent of the metro Las Vegas population is estimated to be unauthorized."

And show US, Prof. Neckbeard, where those 8% of gibmedostresquatrocinco ever hesitated for one single moment to avail themselves of US government largesse. Just disguise the vaccine as a WIC/SNAP card renewal or perhaps inject it through an Obamaphone.

Universities and especially their neo-quasi-governmental NGOs are exactly like peak oil -- the mass consolidation and the job losses coming the way of higher frauducation in the next 10 years are truly going to shock the world.

16 posted on 12/15/2020 6:45:08 AM PST by StAnDeliver (Eric Coomer of Dominion Voting Systems Is The Blue Dress)
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To: Swiffer_Ralf

South Texas has a spike in Wuhan virus cases because ambulances are crossing the border and bringing infected patients here for treatment.


17 posted on 12/15/2020 7:02:36 AM PST by tbw2
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