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James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired professional photographer amongst other things lived in a tent outdoors for 7 years. Rosen currently resides on the tropical island of Kaua'i with his best friend and spiritual adviser, Ivanka "Costco" Obama, The Bipartisan Dog!    Sunrise/weather/photos May~2021 (These photos made it to Hawaii News Now) Photos courtesy, James "Kimo" Rosen Blog #2071~Kimo's world #317 Vaccine passports and getting back to normal |
along with millions of others, therefore Bill Gates and Dr. Anthony Fauci can now track our every move. They will be able to see if I’m communicating with Elvis or hiding JFK in a private Bunker. (LOL)
The old adage to not
discuss politics or religion in public has gone one-tier further to include the COVID vaccine. Everyone has their opinion and it can cause friction. None the less here I am.
discuss politics or religion in public has gone one-tier further to include the COVID vaccine. Everyone has their opinion and it can cause friction. None the less here I am.
The COVID vaccine is
shunned by the anti-vaccine crowd. They find most of their information and what they believe to be the coronavirus gospel on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms.
shunned by the anti-vaccine crowd. They find most of their information and what they believe to be the coronavirus gospel on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms.
The question remains, 
should I trust my doctors who are primarily pro-vaccine or a bunch of conspiracy theorists and social media junkies without medical degrees?
should I trust my doctors who are primarily pro-vaccine or a bunch of conspiracy theorists and social media junkies without medical degrees?
If a business can say no shirt, no shoes, no mask, no enter, why can’t they say, no vaccine, no enter?
There or those who believe your civil liberties would be violated should a vaccine passport 
become mandatory? Are your civil liberties violated when you decide to not get a driver's license and drive, or not wear a seatbelt when in a vehicle.?
become mandatory? Are your civil liberties violated when you decide to not get a driver's license and drive, or not wear a seatbelt when in a vehicle.?
People must get over their paranoia and realize the government is not planting microchips into them by way of the COVID vaccine.
I feel safer going into an establishment or hopping on public transportation where the employees have been vaccinated. I will not complain if private businesses, schools, airlines, cruise ships, and other travel and tourism-related
enterprises require vaccine passports to enter. The Government may not be able to require a vaccine as long as the vaccine is still in the emergency stage, however, once it meets approval by the FDA is another story.
enterprises require vaccine passports to enter. The Government may not be able to require a vaccine as long as the vaccine is still in the emergency stage, however, once it meets approval by the FDA is another story.
The passport would have medical and religious exemptions.
Many states, cities, and counties across America are offering incentives for their residents
to get vaccinated.
to get vaccinated.
Ohio is having a million-dollar drawing. NYC is offering fast food gift certificates and lotto tickets, other states are offering US savings bonds.
Walmart offers employees, $75.00.
Safeway Pharmacy offers
a 10% discount on groceries.
a 10% discount on groceries.
The state of Hawaii could
offer a free round trip all-expense-paid trip to the 9th island of Las Vegas along with a giant spam musubi! All I got was free coffee and pastries.
offer a free round trip all-expense-paid trip to the 9th island of Las Vegas along with a giant spam musubi! All I got was free coffee and pastries.
A lot has changed since the onset of the pandemic. New words like social distancing, distance learning, work at home, curbside pickup and so many more.
The slower lifestyle of
years past was welcomed by many. The beaches, coral reefs, and fish had a chance to rest and replenish. There was reduced traffic. People had a chance to interact with neighbors like it was the1950's again.
years past was welcomed by many. The beaches, coral reefs, and fish had a chance to rest and replenish. There was reduced traffic. People had a chance to interact with neighbors like it was the1950's again.
The bad news is many businesses were forced to close, others filed bankruptcy. Many folks could not afford to pay rent, mortgage, utilities, or basic food and transportation expenses. Elective surgeries were postponed, depression and suicide increased and many around the globe died.
Are we ready to mingle in large groups again? Are we ready to shake hands, hug, and give 
a peck on the cheek as a common greeting, or have we all been conditioned to be germaphobes like the famous TV detective Adrian Monk?
a peck on the cheek as a common greeting, or have we all been conditioned to be germaphobes like the famous TV detective Adrian Monk?
Are politicians going to be comfortable at rallies shaking the hands of thousands and kissing babies? When someone sneezes or coughs in public, will we rush to the nearest restroom to gargle and wash our hands?
What is normal?
The joke goes; normal is the setting on the washing machine. Will western society ever get back to shaking hands as it’s a traditional greeting and closure to business deals or will abnormal remain our normal?
The joke goes; normal is the setting on the washing machine. Will western society ever get back to shaking hands as it’s a traditional greeting and closure to business deals or will abnormal remain our normal?
I've been double vaccinated, I feel safe, however, life for me will not be normal until such time that food samples return to Costco.
This blog appeared as an Op-ed/Guest column
in the 05-31-21 edition of the Garden Island news!
TheOp-ed was the most popular and most read
article in the newspaper for
that day!
Hana Hou (Encore)
20 comments:
Kimo,
I agree with you. I had a good friend last week who wouldn’t hug me because I was vaccinated. She said she didn’t want to catch something (I didn’t realize you were contagious if you were vaccinated) and that I would die in less than 98 days. She was serious too.
Steve,
Wow, that's insane! The world is a crazy place these days for sure!
Kimo - You may have to wait a long time before Costco gets it’s Food Sampling back - but, yes it was nice while it lasted!
I think it will be sooner than later, stay tuned! ;-)
Ivanka=Obama needs you, so glad you listen to science vs conspiracy theorists!
😉
Kimo, I think that since all who want a vaccine have the opportunity to get one, it is time to open up and go back to pre covid NORMAL. No vaccine passports should be required for this experimental medical device! Healthy people should not be forced to take this vaccine and especially children. I believe it goes against the Geneva Convention to require citizens to take an untested vaccine/medical device. There are treatments available for Covid: Ivermectin and HCQ so the vaccine should never have been approved for emergency use. If those who are susceptible to a bad result from this virus are either dead, recovered, or have been vaccinated why do we need to force otherwise healthy people take the shot? Does not make sense to me and is kind of dumb. Time to drop the masks, the endless testing and go back to normal.
Andy
Andy, We are all entitled to our opinions, I was once hesitant and thought similar. Then I said, how could all my doctors be wrong and all my friends on Facebook be right? And I saw the make-shift crematoriums on the side streets in India, and living in a tourist destination state with visitors on a daily basis from all over the world, I figured I'd take my chances with a vaccination that science and my doctors recommend?
"Went to 2 doctors to see if one agreed with the other, and do you know what they said? "It would be unwise for you to be given the covid19 vaccination at this time." My body takes ANY vaccine or medication and increases its potency 100% and that's why I get a serious case of the flu or pneumonia any time I have to get one for employment purposes. They feel it unwise to "tempt fate". I and others like me are not anti-vaccine, only for us."
Kit, Then by all means stay away from the vaccine!
My roommate refuses a vax & has the nerve to complain that it's taking too long for things to open up. I told her it's because of her actions or lack of action that things can't get back to normal, & that Hawaii needs 70% of the population vaxed to achieve herd immunity. Her only response was that herd immunity is an offensive term because she is not an animal.
Harmony,
Funny how all the lay people know more than the medical doctors?
She says she's not an animal, but she's pretty pig-headed about it all.
Kimo, check out AFLD website if you are curious to hear another side of this debate uncensored! There are many doctors who have been silenced by the Deep State and Big Pharma! This is their platform to get the truth out to the public. Do you promote giving this experimental medical treatment to children who are not at risk from this virus?
I think I will pass on this one since I am a very healthy 72 year old with a great immune system! Instead, I have some extra vitamins, supplements and HCQ and Zinc on hand in case I actually catch this! My opinion is that the experimental vaccines are warranted for high risk individuals only! I consider the risks vers rewards when making this kind of decision!
Andy Degeus , You are entitled to your opinion, however, it seems that the vaccine is starting to open things up. The vaccine at this point will entitle you to more perks to travel without having to get COVID tested or quarantine. On the mainland, people can attend concerts and sporting events with proof of vaccines. Private businesses can require vaccination proof, the Government cannot until such time that the vaccine is no longer in emergency protocol. it should be approved for full usage later this summer? Your yourself are a doctor, therefore your opinion is taken
very seriously.
James Kimo Rosen I think it is in violation of my civil rights for a private business to require a vaccine for me to participate! Next will airlines be able to ground passengers until they lose weight? Slippery slope also with the current HIPA laws about medical privacy!
Andy, Civil liberties, not civil rights.
Andy Degeus people who are overweight ARE required to buy 2 seats. Some airlines are wanting to weigh passengers before they board.
It definitely seems that both Garden Island News and Hawaii News Now - truly appreciate your contributions - as well as people like me!
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