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Journal by DannyB

Face masks can't go on forever. What we need is a vaccine to get this under control.

But then how do you know whether someone you're interacting with (and no face mask) has been vaccinated? Simple! Have an obvious mark on the right hand or forehead proving the person is safe. You can be sure of who they are. That they were vaccinated. And that they don't have any wrongthink.

Seeing anyone without the mark would be a huge indicator to distance yourself from them. Report them to authorities. Certainly not to do business with them. [Rev 13:16-18]

Fear will drive people to take the mark and report those who don't have it. And it will seem to be the wise thing to do. Even if it is actually a fatal mistake. [Rev 14:9-11] Thanks to the dear leader who made it all happen to keep us safe. Think of the children! Etc.

Such a mandatory vaccine, required for every person on Earth, would definitely not have any undesirable side effects. [Rev 16:2]

Disclaimer: I have not started any "Don't take the mark" messages prior to this journal entry. And certainly would not do so anonymously. The preceding is merely an opinion about how things might go. But I'll just say this:

Don't take the mark! It will cost you to refuse. It won't be easy to refuse.

More, if you find yourself in this situation and are reading this.

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  • (Score: 2) by Arik on Wednesday May 13 2020, @09:37AM

    by Arik (4543) on Wednesday May 13 2020, @09:37AM (#993681) Journal
    "doesn't it make god an irascible asshole?"

    Doesn't it though? That's one of the basic problems of theology, although it should have come to mind long, long before you start worrying about obscure bits like this. One only needs a passing familiarity with birth defects or war or any of a number of other fundamental facts of life.

    One of the key functions of religion from the start has been to give the human ways to continue to function in the face of such harsh reality.
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    If laughter is the best medicine, who are the best doctors?
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