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    Jeet Heer‏Verified account @HeerJeet 11 Jan 2021

    Just give people money. Just give people vaccines. Roll out stuff as fast as possible. Trying to means test these things in an emergency is bad governance.

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      2. CloudFactory‏ @LakersEastCoast 11 Jan 2021
        Replying to @StephanScinto @HeerJeet

        How is the vaccine being means tested

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      1. Brianthat‏ @iscalledbrian 11 Jan 2021
        Replying to @HeerJeet

        I had some issues with the “just stick anybody” plan but the closer we get to the new administration the more I’m in favor of it. The big concern is just making sure that everyone who gets stuck today gets stuck again in 3-4 weeks with the booster.

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      2. James Surowiecki‏Verified account @JamesSurowiecki 11 Jan 2021
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        You have to prioritize age when distributing the vaccines, given the risk profile of this disease.

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      3. Jeet Heer‏Verified account @HeerJeet 11 Jan 2021
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        Just make it more easily accessible to places where old people are like long term care facilities. But don't worry about line-jumpers.

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      1. Libertarian Healthcare Caucus‏ @LibertyToaster 11 Jan 2021
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        I would have taken the vaccine in February 2020, right after @moderna_tx only took 2 days to design it. I see almost zero risk, all upside. I wasn't eligible for any Phase 1, but #COVID19 seems a lot more deadly than just mainlining Thimerosal.

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      1. CloudFactory‏ @LakersEastCoast 11 Jan 2021
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        Nobody is means testing the vaccine. Stop.

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      1. Leanne‏ @LRobinsonWagner 11 Jan 2021
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        People waiting in long lines at food banks - Offer them the vaccine!!!

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      1. Sweens ...Just nod if you can hear me...‏ @sweeneysjrs 11 Jan 2021
        Replying to @HeerJeet @nycsouthpaw

        @chrislhayes said it the other night: JUST PAY PEOPLE TO GET THE VACCINE. I would add you could do it in installments to make sure they come back for the second one.

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      1. Blucas‏ @theblucasthe 11 Jan 2021
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        Exactly. If you don’t like the rich getting free things, then just tax them more. It’s way easier than means testing.

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