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A GOP lawmaker in Alabama said hes not concerned about the current spike in cases of the coronavirus in the state.
In fact, quite honestly, I want to see more people, because we start reaching an immunity as more people have it and get through it, Alabama state Sen. Del Marsh told reporters Thursday.
I dont want any deaths as few as possible, he continued. So those people who are susceptible to the disease, especially those with preexisting conditions, elderly population, those folks, we need to do all we can to protect them. But Im not concerned. I want to make sure that everybody can receive care. And right now we have, to my knowledge as of today, we still have ample beds.
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In his comments, Marsh ― who sits on the states coronavirus task force ― appeared to be referring to the idea of herd immunity, which contends that a virus will not spread as easily once a certain high percentage of the population has contracted it or been vaccinated, and therefore developed the necessary antibodies.
https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/del-marsh-alabama-coronavirus-comments-095357838.html
Well he needs to step up and be first in line.
Stuart G
(38,449 posts)napi21
(45,806 posts)you deal with it.
SoonerPride
(12,286 posts)...and 3.3 million dead Americans.
How is that even OK to say out loud?
He needs to be canceled.
regnaD kciN
(26,045 posts)I hope all those who are willing to pay that particular fee are the first ones to have to do so.
Blecht
(3,803 posts)Nobody really knows if it's even possible for this virus.
Who wants to be a fucking test rat?
Pobeka
(4,999 posts)[link:https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-antibodies-last-just-months-2020-7?op=1|
So we are starting to get evidence that herd immunity won't happen.
All we have is social distancing while we wait for an effective vaccine.
yellowcanine
(35,701 posts)STFU Senator Marsh.