These next round of "revisions" clearly show the same bias & blatant lack of Virginia's commitment to protect simple freedoms. Unfortunately, this state (as well as many others) will have to learn the hard way - at what point do we, the employees, finally say we've had enough of these restrictions? Given that they are only in place to allow our employers to continue making money, these divisive regulations will undoubtedly have a negative impact on workplace morale, staffing, & solidarity. 

Can someone explain to the citizens of this state:

• Why is there no mention of "breakthrough" infections of vaccinated persons?
• Why is there no mention of individuals who have contracted & since recovered from Covid? Are they not to be considered as protected?
• Why hasn't the State mandated/required employers to provide compensation for lost work days due to Covid and/or Covid investigations? 
• What kind of safeguards is the State offering to those of us who do not wish to cover our faces, nor be singled out/hassled about our vaccination status?
• Why would an employee subject themselves to these regulations, when incentives still exist for the unemployed?
• What are the leaders of this state prepared to do in response to a mass exodus of its own workforce?

With so many changing narratives in the ever-changing, inconsistent narrative that is Covid-19, why do the leaders of Virginia STILL feel like it is their duty & their right to disregard the freedoms granted to their own citizens?

At some point, we all must realize and accept that we cannot "protect" ourselves by attempting to control others. As with anything in life, we make choices that are best for ourselves & those that we care about. If we lose the freedom to make these choices, we are giving up control of the one thing that inherently ours - our lives. 

If you fear the Covid-19 virus - by all means, mask up and/or get vaccinated. It is your right to believe in any threat & make appropriate decisions based on what you feel is best for you. However, that should in no way make you feel empowered nor obligated to oppress others with your own feelings & beliefs. Common courtesy & respect for each other as diverse, free-thinking individuals has gone out the window since the onset of Covid. I urge this state to stop creating more division & adversity among its residents. As I stated in my previous post - all of this has gone on for far too long. Virginia must move forward from Covid-19, in a way that is inclusive of ALL of its residents.