Cole Hocker is unvaccinated going into Olympic Games

JBaller33 wrote:

DirtyT wrote:

How is it selfish to not get the vaccine? You can still get, and spread Covid if you get the vaccine. It’s literally only helpful in protecting yourself from getting bad symptoms. I know 4 people who got Covid after getting the vaccine and they all spread it to others.

Quit spreading this BS. Getting the vaccine GREATLY REDUCES the risk of spreading Covid by a factor of like 20.

So what. He’s not visiting elderly care facilities or pediatric cancer centers. He’s an Olympic competing against a handful of other athletes who are likely vaccinated. There are no spectators.

jazzhands wrote:

He’s an idiot but most people his age don’t have a fully developed brain so it’s unfortunate but not unheard of. But for those against it, think about how it helps prevent further mutation by reducing instances of infection/reducing effects. This isn’t a political issue for most people. It’s looking out for others.

When trying to win some over to what you believe is a good cause, the best thing to do is make them your enemy and call them an idiot. Job well done.

important to the story that he had covid.

probably still stupid, but having natural antibodies and choosing not to potentially lose a few days of training with bad side effects makes a lot more sense than going totally raw

wouldn't be at all surprised if UO requires vaccines in the fall

And if you're from 'Merica, Hmm

Wow, I'm surprised they let him still go to Tokyo or University for that matter. Probably a smart decision given his age and excellent health. Good luck at the Olympics mate.

First, it’s not what I believe. It’s what all the science has proven thus far. Secondly, facts don’t care about your feelings. Sound familiar?

It said he contracted covid in recent months.

I guess that was between indoor and outdoor seasons.

I wonder if he had a concern about the vaccine itself, thought getting the virus was already enough or was too busy racing to take the potential sick day for each shot.

It’s his call.

I’m wondering what shocking withdrawals from the Olympics will happen because of positive covid tests.

You know that will happen.

And vaccinated people can test positive, so anyone can get knocked out.

uleshi wrote:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.indystar.com/amp/8020273002

Good for him. Smart kid. Is this really an important story for the IndyStar to write about. they are so lib

TLWutt wrote:

Smart guy. Even more of a fan now.

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one too many wrote:

TLWutt wrote:

Smart guy. Even more of a fan now.

Hey you stole myexact post!

Ditto. I’m rooting for him even more now.