My answer to that is. If they succumbed to the narrative and did not influence others to do the same, then they are a victim. If they took the shot to keep their job, or they wore a mask because they thought it would protect them, or if they stayed at home becaase it would keep them safe. They are a victim. But if they got their kids vac…
My answer to that is. If they succumbed to the narrative and did not influence others to do the same, then they are a victim. If they took the shot to keep their job, or they wore a mask because they thought it would protect them, or if they stayed at home becaase it would keep them safe. They are a victim. But if they got their kids vaccinated, sorry, but there is some blame to go there. And if you yelled at others about masks, then again, you have some blame.
What about those of us that knew masks didn't work and vaccines were ineffective and didn't say anything? I think to a degree we are culpable as well. We are all responsible. Desmet himself says this. We are all responsible.
Desmet says:
"The whole of society has a part in its rise inone way or another; every person bears a responsibility in it. That’s why this nuanced statement is usually unsatisfactory for those who thirst for certainty and seek to vent anger and frustration by pointing out one main culprit."
My answer to that is. If they succumbed to the narrative and did not influence others to do the same, then they are a victim. If they took the shot to keep their job, or they wore a mask because they thought it would protect them, or if they stayed at home becaase it would keep them safe. They are a victim. But if they got their kids vaccinated, sorry, but there is some blame to go there. And if you yelled at others about masks, then again, you have some blame.
What about those of us that knew masks didn't work and vaccines were ineffective and didn't say anything? I think to a degree we are culpable as well. We are all responsible. Desmet himself says this. We are all responsible.
Desmet says:
"The whole of society has a part in its rise inone way or another; every person bears a responsibility in it. That’s why this nuanced statement is usually unsatisfactory for those who thirst for certainty and seek to vent anger and frustration by pointing out one main culprit."