Peer pressuring people to get COVID-19 vaccine is wrong
April 26, 2021
Peer pressure is something we learn about from a young age.
We are told not to be peer pressured into cheating in elementary school. Not to be peer pressured into bullying in middle school. Not to be peer pressured into drinking in high school.
But where is the line drawn in adulthood?
We’re all being peer pressured into getting the COVID-19 vaccine by news stations, political leaders and the CDC because it’s “the right thing to do.”
What if it’s not what I want to do? I shouldn’t be pressured into getting a vaccine because I am told it’s the right thing to do.
The first problem with the vaccine is it hasn’t been approved by the FDA.
According to WOTL 11 News, a vaccine is approved by the FDA once it has been researched for years and 100% of evidence has been gathered.
For the COVID-19 vaccine, the FDA allows it to be administered under an emergency use authorization. This means they looked at the current research and evidence and used that to determine if it was safe.
While it may be authorized, it is not approved. So, if I don’t want to get it yet or at all, I shouldn’t feel like I have to.
But everywhere you turn, it is shoved in your face.
Every day on the news, you see something about why you must get the vaccine.
One example is an article posted by Ryan Prior on CNN.
The article was titled “How to speak to someone who’s hesitant to get vaccinated.” But what it should’ve said was “How to persuade someone who is hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine to get it anyway.”
In the article, Prior suggests that readers stress “social norms” to persuade hesitant coworkers, friends and family to get the shot.
By this he means you should coerce them into getting it because you have. That’s the definition of peer pressure.
My mom was persauded in this same way.
Many of her coworkers got the vaccine, so they pressured her into getting it too even though she didn’t really want to.
If something ends up happening to her down the line because she got the vaccine, who will have to deal with the consequences? It certainly won’t be her coworkers.
We advise people to not be peer pressured into drinking or smoking, so why is it okay to peer pressure someone into getting a vaccine?
If someone doesn’t want to get the vaccine, they shouldn’t feel like they have to.
victim • Dec 17, 2021 at 12:04 pm
This “peer pressure” is bullying, i.e. a form of extreme violence whereby on top of that the violence is denied in order to warrant impunity. It is extorsion of consent by blackmail. I think that it has to be met by physical violence to cool the criminals down. That is the only thing that works with psychopaths. And it is not happening for health reasons. It is for installing a tyranny and for making big, very dirty money.
Donna Andrews • Sep 2, 2021 at 6:01 pm
I wholeheartedly agree with this writer’s statements. Stop bullying people into doing something they dont feel comfortable with just because you did it, or the President did it. The belittling of people who don’t want to be vaccinated is just as unwelcome to me as someone belittling you because you don’t have the same religion. Until it has been thoroughly researched and approved who knows what the effect will be to someone in the long term. I know so many people who have gotten very very sick from this vaccine.
Mharri Santos • Aug 22, 2021 at 11:48 pm
I DON’T BELIEVE IN COVID VACCINE PRAYER IS THE BEST SOLUTION OH LORD JESUS CHRIST PLEASE END THIS PANDEMIC HAVE MERCY ON US SAVE THE WORLD IN YOUR MIGTHY NAME AMEN GOD BLESS
SPF • Jul 24, 2021 at 8:32 pm
I totally agree ,if we have no control over what we can do with our own body then what do we have control of .Nothing .I have felt like it is not the right thing to do for months now for myself .My whole family has already had it or been exposed to it before the vaccine was ready .now the colleges are saying you cant attend in person unless vaccinated that is so wrong on so many levels .You do not have to show your shot record for college in general ,its not FDA approved .and them speeding up the FDA approval does not mean anything except they rushed something that generally takes 5 years of testing minimum. We know people who work for Pfiser that will nto get the vaccine for many years cause they said they do now know what the long term side effects will be .And they are the ones working on it .let who wants to get vaccinated get vaccinated ,and those who don’t want to should be allowed to also .If the vaccine works the way they say it does then what does it matter if the rest don’t get vaccinated .There will always be varients of things like this .Flu does every year also .it will mutate no matter what .Also there is a lot more going on here then a virus .Lots of shady things .I have met several people who do not want the vaccine .they all say we should have the choice and not be Peer pressured ..Are these the same people that tell women what to do with their bodies also ? Must be .
Su Terry • Jul 12, 2021 at 4:23 pm
I couldn’t agree more with this premise. It takes courage to go against the grain, but it is essential to stand up for your own beliefs. Moreover, those who agree with this writer may believe they are alone, yet this is far from true. Millions of people worldwide are against forced or coerced injections. Find them on Telegram, BitChute, Rumble, Brighteon…but not on Facebook. The group World Wide Demonstration has catalogued a list of dozens of International cities who will be demonstrating on July 24, 2021.
Glyn • Jul 4, 2021 at 4:09 am
Spot on article, just with every other form of peer pressure lets call it what it is bullying, it is done by cowards who are frightened by anyone who is different or think differently. Ultimately it put 6 million Jews into the ovens in Nazi Germany, Burned witches in the middle ages all done by so called reasonable people following the leader.
Magli Klock • Jun 17, 2021 at 2:40 pm
Thanks for posting it.
People tend to say that for my “no” there is no arguments…
Well most people don’t realise that many journalists are being paid / forced to write ” pro vaccine ” articles.
Julian • Jun 6, 2021 at 1:46 pm
I totally agree with this article. I”m sick and tired of people pressuring me to get this vaccine just because they felt the need to get it. I’ve done everything in my power to keep safe, abide by the health rules by wearing a mask, washing my hands , and staying inside. But now I have to get the shot anyway , “just to be safe”? That doesn’t make any logical sense to me. Especially when the vaccine has not been researched and tested over a certain amount of years to know for certain that this is not going to cause a problem later on in my life.
Sabrina • Jun 2, 2021 at 6:47 pm
My significant other recently (today) pressured me to get the vaccine, stating that “it’s going to make it uncomfortable for he and his friends to have to explain that I’ve chosen not to get the vaccine”, during a proposed meet up four days from now.
M • Jun 2, 2021 at 11:52 am
I agree with this. Oddly enough when I search “how the respond to peer pressure to get vaccinated” every article is about talking to your loved ones about getting vaccinated. I’m so tired of being pressured into being vaccinated. It’s my body and when it’s approved I will consider.
Amy Denise Dublin • May 28, 2021 at 9:51 am
I dont want to get the vaccine.
I am not a follower.
People try to pressure me.
I just had a new born and i have a 12 year old and
my choice…
MY choice is to not get the shot
Amy Denise Dublin • May 28, 2021 at 9:49 am
I dont want to get the vaccine.
I am not a follower. PPL pressure me all the time to get it. I just had a new born and i have a 12 year old and my choice… MY choice is to not get the shot
Rob • May 24, 2021 at 7:58 am
Completely agree. The pressure to do this one drug seems to be over the top lately. And if you’ve had the virus and recovered, you should be shown the same respect as those who get the vaccine.
Jeffrey Lezak • May 20, 2021 at 1:10 pm
Very refreshing. Thank you for helping me feel comfortable to be me.
JL • Apr 27, 2021 at 4:33 pm
I agree, thank you. I need time to think, listen to my gut and research etc. It’s amazing how that upsets so many people.