Emily Oster, writing for The Atlantic, has suggested that we just declare a pandemic amnesty.  If you want the full side of her story, you’ll have to read it for yourself.

She tells a story from April 2020 when her family went hiking.  At one point, another child got close to her then-4-year-old son, and he yelled, “social distancing”.

Oster then writes that these precautions were misguided and that outdoor transmission was rare.  She then declares, “But the thing is: We didn’t know.”

But the thing is, Emily, some of us did know.  And we weren’t even doctors or scientists.

You didn’t need a PhD in virology to tell you that a virus doesn’t typically transmit outside.  You also didn’t have to be an expert statistician to realize that even if you did contract COVID, it was less harmful than the flu for younger people.

(I say that with the caveat that it became more dangerous for those who sought medical treatment, as the Emily Osters of the world would advocate that you be put on Remdesivir and a ventilator.)

It sounds like Emily might have to ask for amnesty from her son one day.  He was only 4, and he was yelling “social distancing” to another child.  I wonder where he learned that.  Now that he is likely full of mRNA and spike proteins, I’m sure Emily has taught him to be less paranoid about a virus that was no threat to him whatsoever in the first place.

Emily is suggesting that we just put everything behind us and call it a day.  Who cares about the lockdowns, the beatings, the beratings, the closed businesses, the lost jobs, the fear instilled in so many people, and the vaccine injuries?  Oh well, let’s just declare a truce, now that me and my cohorts have ruined your life.

In her article, Emily said that we lacked definitive data on the efficacies of the vaccines.  She then declares that, “The mRNA vaccines have won out.”

So she wants some kind of amnesty, presumably for herself and those on her side, yet she is still spreading misinformation.  What is your definitive data, Emily, that says mRNA vaccines have won out?  Is it the tens of thousands of deaths reported to VAERS?  Is it the fact that they don’t stop transmission or infection?  Or is it that they greatly weaken your immune system over time?

How can we declare an amnesty when you haven’t even come close to reaching the truth yet?

An Amnesty From Violence?

I think there are times when it is best to agree to disagree and just move on.  And sometimes one side was wrong and the right side doesn’t have to rub it.  Sometimes people do just make mistakes that should be forgiven.

Of course, when someone makes a mistake, they should usually issue some kind of an apology or admission of being wrong before there is forgiveness.

But the COVID policies of the last 2 and a half years go way beyond this.  It would have been one thing if we had just been sold hysteria over a virus and people had been unnecessarily fearful.

The biggest problem is that many of us didn’t buy into the hysteria, and we wanted to live our lives as normal, but we were not allowed.

The “experts” in Emily’s camp were advocating all of the bad government policies that put a boot on our collective throats.

Most people were told they had to stay at home except for “essential” activities.  Businesses deemed “non-essential” were forced to shut their doors or be punished.  If they tried to defy, then people with guns would show up to tell them to obey or else.

We were forced to wear masks in many places because of government orders.  We were forced to fund bailouts for those being impacted by the lockdowns.  We were forced to fund research and development of vaccines, and then more money to market them.

And the big topper is that many millions of Americans were forced to get injected with these so-called vaccines or else lose their livelihood.

Was Emily and company ever advocating on my behalf saying that I shouldn’t have to get a needle in the arm or lose my job?  Was she saying that vaccination should be strictly voluntary?

Emily and company put us through absolute hell for more than 2 years.  There have been many lives ruined due to the fear, the lockdowns, and the vaccine mandates.

Virtually all government action involves the initiation of violence or threat of violence.  You may not see the violence, but if you disobey, it is there.

If someone sticks a gun in your belly and demands your money, what would your reaction be a year later if he asks for amnesty?  Maybe you could forgive the person.  Maybe you could show some grace.  But it doesn’t mean there are no consequences.

You Want Amnesty?

If Emily really wants amnesty, I am willing to consider it for her under a few conditions.

First, admit that you were wrong and vow to never spout off again about something you don’t know about.

Second, find another job where you aren’t influencing others because you got almost everything wrong.

Third, take a vow that you will never again advocate the use of force (including government force) ever again for any political or social goals.

If you do that, I am willing to show you some grace and leave you alone.  Although just remember that some of us wanted to be left alone in 2020 and 2021 from people like you, but you wouldn’t permit it.

For anyone who was COVID fearful but was against using government force in imposing their views, I am willing to move on.

But if you were advocating the use of violence to impose your will on others, I can’t just forgive and forget without there being any consequences for your actions.