The government shouldn't get away with 'because I told you so.' It is not the American way.
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If we truly care about America's health, and truly care about individual liberties, which our founders believe paramount to this great Nation, we need to do better during the next pandemic.
Only when we have gathered the facts can we make informed recommendations for the next pandemic.
They noticed that 'because I said so' is not a good enough reason for the government to mandate a vaccine for millions.
Did it help end the pandemic, or did it create more lasting harm?
Was stripping Americans of their individual freedoms of their bodily autonomy worth it?
America needs to hear from the doctors treating COVID patients.
It is clear that the American people's trust in public officials has been harmed by failed policies and flawed mandates.
I would never condone, and I did not at that time condone, encouraging, forcing someone to receive a treatment, vaccine, surgery, or any other medical service without first giving them the opportunity to discuss with their physician.
I am also very worried that our response to the pandemic in the future may be hindered by some of these same harms that exist in this one.
I don't consider myself one, even though that term gets thrown around a lot, and I have been vaccinated.
Americans want to be educated, not indoctrinated. That is just who we are.
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Thank you all for your work on the PACT Act, and this is how government should operate.
I would encourage the VA to continue to be creative about your outreach, particularly looking at how to reach veterans who are not connected to the VA.