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The virus isn’t going anywhere – it’s here to stay. There are three real solutions.

1. Let the virus run its course without intervention

2. A perpetual police state

3. Mass vaccination

What do you choose?

Nick Chapman, Ocean Shores

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4 COMMENTS

  1. The answer changes with the year.

    In 2020 – 1. the correct answer.

    This year 2021 – 3. witness the coercion.

    In future years – 2. perpetual police state

    Did I have a choice?

  2. Actually rudra, I think the correct answer won’t be known this year or next . We will know in hindsight which was the safest option . You are not a fortune teller ,are you ?

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