The Harsh Discrimination Against the Unvaccinated During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Unfounded Accusations and Divisive Rhetoric from Prominent Figures
The discrimination against unvaccinated individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic has been harsh and unwarranted. They have been accused of being the main drivers of the pandemic and subjected to numerous unfounded accusations. Even prominent figures in politics and public health have made statements that vilify the unvaccinated.
For example, German Health Minister Jens Spahn stated that those who refuse to get vaccinated are putting themselves needlessly at risk. Similarly, Karl Lauterbach, a prominent health expert in Germany, argued that the unvaccinated are a danger to society and need to realize that they are at a higher risk of infection. Meanwhile, the head of the Robert Koch Institute, Professor Lothar H. Wieler, has repeatedly emphasized that getting vaccinated is an act of responsibility and solidarity towards others.
Even Chancellor Angela Merkel has weighed in, saying that the pandemic can only be defeated if we all act together and take responsibility. She has emphasized that getting vaccinated is a key part of this collective effort to fight the virus.
These statements, while well-intentioned, have contributed to a climate of fear and stigma against the unvaccinated, who are often painted as selfish and irresponsible. This discriminatory attitude is not only unjustified, but it also risks further dividing society and undermining efforts to fight the pandemic as a united front.
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Wertheim 28.03.2023
