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Commentary: Olympic swimmer Michael Andrew declining COVID-19 vaccine is selfish, unfair to teammates
Chicago Sun Times ^ | 7/9/21 | Christine Brennan

Posted on 07/09/2021 4:03:57 PM PDT by DallasBiff

But not Michael Andrew. He said he didn’t want it to interfere with his training, figuring it might cause him to miss a few days of practice. You know, side effects and all.

The vaccine probably affected the training of Olympic gold medalists Ledecky and Manuel too, but they went ahead and got the shots, gladly doing their part to not only keep themselves safe, but also those around them, including their future Olympic swimming teammates.

But Andrew? The 22-year-old who said he contracted COVID months ago decided he didn’t need to do any of that. Speaking on the YouTube swimming series “Inside with Brett Hawke” in January, Andrew explained his decision this way:

“So my thought pattern is kind of like, if I’ve already got it, there’s not as much health risk for me.

(Excerpt) Read more at chicago.suntimes.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: alreadyhadcovid; chicagosuntimes; christinebrennan; covid19; michaelandrew; olympicswimmer
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The press is wagging their finger and shouting "shame" just like a harpie.
1 posted on 07/09/2021 4:03:57 PM PDT by DallasBiff
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unfair to teammates , wear a mask to protect your family and friends ,BLAH BLAH BLAH it’s never them it’s always YOU


2 posted on 07/09/2021 4:07:49 PM PDT by butlerweave
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First...mask shaming. Now vaxx shaming.

When do the “struggle sessions” begin?


3 posted on 07/09/2021 4:09:06 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (RIP my "teddy bear". )
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To: DallasBiff

Just swim and shut up.


4 posted on 07/09/2021 4:09:12 PM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (I miss out mean tweeting, man spreading, room owning President…)
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To: DallasBiff

I’m starting to think there’s something else in that vaccine they really want us to have. NOT JUST the vaccine as it is explained to be. Curious


5 posted on 07/09/2021 4:09:23 PM PDT by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists Call 'em what you will, they all have fairies livin' in their trees)
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To: DallasBiff
He's correct to avoid any experimental treatment and not just because he's 22 and immune to the Wuhanic Plague that he likely already defeated in January of 2020. His ignorant teammates apparently falsely believe that since they got the experimental treatment, they won't get COVID-19.

If they do, it will be a "surprise breakthrough".

6 posted on 07/09/2021 4:10:26 PM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: DallasBiff

He contracted the virus months ago. Why get the shot? I clicked the link, read the entire article. They never explain why he needs the shot if he’s already had the disease...


7 posted on 07/09/2021 4:12:52 PM PDT by Nabron
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To: DallasBiff

He contracted the virus months ago. Why get the shot? I clicked the link, read the entire article. They never explain why he needs the shot if he’s already had the disease...


8 posted on 07/09/2021 4:12:55 PM PDT by Nabron
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To: DallasBiff

Group think by leftists. They must be considered enemies.


9 posted on 07/09/2021 4:12:55 PM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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To: DallasBiff

““So my thought pattern is kind of like, if I’ve already got it, there’s not as much health risk for me.”

He’s right.


10 posted on 07/09/2021 4:13:03 PM PDT by ifinnegan ( Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: DallasBiff

Alternative title: I really hate Michael Andrew!


11 posted on 07/09/2021 4:13:03 PM PDT by TTFX ( )
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

“When do the “struggle sessions” begin”

They’ve begun.


12 posted on 07/09/2021 4:15:00 PM PDT by ifinnegan ( Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: DallasBiff

So if a young healthy person who prefers not to take a drug only approved for emergency use is selfish? Hmmm. Crazy days!


13 posted on 07/09/2021 4:17:47 PM PDT by week 71
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To: DallasBiff

Why do they keep insisting it “keeps others safe”? It does not keep anyone from getting it or spreading by their own admission!


14 posted on 07/09/2021 4:19:05 PM PDT by DesertRhino (A coup government may not claim the protection of the same constitution it overthrew. )
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To: DallasBiff

Astonishing Spike in Post-Vaccine Deaths Gets No Media Coverage as Over 2,000 Reported THIS WEEK Alone

https://basedunderground.com/2021/07/09/astonishing-spike-in-post-vaccine-deaths-gets-no-media-coverage-as-over-2000-reported-this-week-alone/


15 posted on 07/09/2021 4:21:54 PM PDT by ManardG
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To: DallasBiff

Europe says nobody under 30 should get the vaccine.


16 posted on 07/09/2021 4:22:16 PM PDT by conservative98
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If his teammates are vaccinated what the hell difference does it make his teammates are protected RIGHT???


17 posted on 07/09/2021 4:23:25 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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"Doctor" Christine is just parading her ignorance of how antibodies work. He has the antibodies, so he doesn't need the vaccine.

Everyone in my family except the young-uns has gotten the jab and yes, there have been a couple of bad reactions that they felt for a few days.

18 posted on 07/09/2021 4:24:41 PM PDT by colorado tanker
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To: Trump Girl Kit Cat

Can’t let people with a mind of their own escape sterilization


19 posted on 07/09/2021 4:25:59 PM PDT by butlerweave
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If his teammates are vaccinated what the hell difference does it make his teammates are protected RIGHT???

That's the point I've been making for months now.

If the vaccines are so darn good, what do those taking them have to worry about? What do they care if others choose not to get it. They are SAFE! Right?

Same with the mask nonsense. If people want to wear masks because they feel they make them safe, they can do so to their heart's content. What do they care if the rest of us choose not to wear them? We are the ones assuming all the risk, right?

20 posted on 07/09/2021 4:27:54 PM PDT by SamAdams76 (Give me a Pigfoot and a Bottle of Beer)
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