What will we ethically owe those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine? | Opinion

One quote- "My body, my choice." Respect the decision.

I'm taking it as soon as I am able, but I do not belittle or stigmatize anyone who does not come to the same decision as me.

No one owes me anything but respect for my personal decision. It is my right to not take it. I am not taking it at least for two years. As the people who believe in abortions state, my body my choice...period...and last I checked we still live n a free state where I can make that choice...when I was in the active service I was forced to give up my DNA, take Yellow Fever, Anthrax, Smallpox, and God knows what else...now I don't have to and that is what is great about America. Are we going to control/deny Obese folks, those that smoked and have cancer, those that "volunteered" for duty and have broken bodies because of it, drug addicts, and on and on and on. I mask, sanitize, social distance and stay away from large indoor gatherings...I see people who mask and wear it below there nose or on their head or chin...I see large gatherings indoor and out (like the upcoming inauguration parties etc who don't take any precautions...are we gonna hold them accountable as well. If everyone would do what they were supposed to do we would be on the down slope. A vaccine that isn't fully tested and proven as of yet is dangerous in my book. We don't know if it is going to last 2 weeks, 2 months, or 2 years...you can still catch the virus and they say it will be mild but you will still have to quarantine...you can still transmit to others, still have to wear a mask and limit gatherings so what good is it other than to say you took it and make yourself feel better about it. What are the long term side effects? We don't know...is it going to cause liver damage, kidney failure, lung problems, paralysis, nerve issues etc...we just don't know. In a couple of year when the studies and trials are complete and we have more data then yes I will consider it but until then don't punish me for my personal choice...and as of right now legally it is just that my choice!

Maj Marty Hogan Lt Col Charlie Brown 1stSgt Glenn Brackin
Cpl Craig Morton SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth COL Mikel J. Burroughs
LTC Stephen C. CPL Dave Hoover PO3 Bob McCord
Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Sgt Wayne Wood PVT James Strait
SFC Jack Champion MSgt David Hoffman MSgt Stephen Council
PO1 H Gene Lawrence 1SG Steven Imerman SGT Steve McFarland Cynthia C.

We treat those that need to be treated, we don’t treat those that refuse. It’s that simple.