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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why do you feel this isn't a worthy issue to care about?

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why do you feel like disabled and vulnerable lives aren't worthy?

[–] [email protected] -4 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This decision and our society's response to the pandemic is a demonstration of ableism, the systemic devaluing of disabled and vulnerable lives. This is the entire discussion being had here, if you're unable to grasp it read through again or ask questions.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

Dont know if you havent heard but Biden said the pandemic was over in september of 2022. You are about 10 months behind.