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March 17, 2023 - The Liberty Broadcast
09:12
Vaxxed SXSW Festival Attendees Say They Trust Clot Shots Enough to Ditch Masks
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I don't know.
I feel like it's kind of an issue.
I feel like we've kind of pushed COVID to the side and acted like it doesn't exist, but obviously it still does exist.
And people are kind of acting like it's like a bad cold and stuff like that.
When it's not, it causes like a lot of long-term disabilities.
mRNA vaccines?
Of course, mRNA vaccines.
It's an amazing technology.
Yeah, I'm definitely vaccinated and get your vaccinations.
Rachel with the Liberty Broadcast out here in Austin.
In Texas during South by Southwest, we're asking people, what do they think about no one really wearing a mask out here tonight?
We got large crowds, big lines.
Let's see what the vibe is.
Why is no one wearing a mask tonight?
Because everyone is crazy.
And everyone wants to pretend that life is normal.
And we're just gonna go with it.
I think we're all just gonna get COVID.
I think, I hope.
Most people are vaccinated.
I'm vaccinated times five.
So my hope is that people are not wearing masks because they feel protected themselves and they're hoping that as a community, everybody's vaccinated.
I think people feel less fear when they're outside, like I personally do.
Right.
So I just spoke with somebody a minute ago.
She said even inside, no one is really wearing a mask.
Yeah, I don't know.
I feel like we're in Texas.
Texas was one of the first states that no one really wore masks, so I feel like everyone kind of followed suit.
We like taking risks.
I'm only kidding.
I've had so many boosters and shots.
If I were to take a drink of water right now, you'd see it spurt out of my arms and everything.
It's ridiculous.
I come from New York.
They were very thorough about that.
We're outdoors.
Yeah, I have my mask in my pocket.
That's an interesting question because I actually was going to go to the 2020 South by Southwest and I deferred my tickets.
And I actually deferred them from last year because I didn't really feel safe going to South by Southwest with COVID still going on.
I don't know.
I feel like it's kind of an issue.
I feel like we've kind of pushed COVID to the side and acted like it doesn't exist, but obviously it still does exist.
And people are kind of acting like it's like a bad cold and stuff like that.
When it's not, it causes like a lot of long-term disabilities.
So I think that more research and more things need to be put out about it, like more news.
Will I be wearing a mask?
No, no, no, no, no.
I'm okay with it.
I know.
I don't know.
I think you should have the right to choose what you want to do.
Fuck that.
Fuck masks.
Because the thing about masks is that people did that shit to try and scare y 'all.
Anybody know why no one here is wearing a mask?
No need to.
You know what?
I think nobody's thinking about it.
We're all too excited about what's actually happening to even think about it and actually happy to not have to worry about that anymore, I think.
God, that is a question.
I mean, a lot of this is outside, but once you get into the theater, I haven't seen anyone else wear a mask.
And yeah, I think, I don't know.
There's a lot of reasons why I'm sure people aren't.
But yeah, I think it's just kind of where people are just weary at this point.
You know, I mean, I'm not wearing a mask, so I guess it's, I feel it's great, you know?
You know.
I would love if people were still masking.
That's definitely my perspective.
I know, obviously, that's not the majority's perspective, and to be fair, I don't really expect that in Texas.
But, you know, I'm going to still wear my mask, and as long as nobody gives me any crap, then it's fine.
Obviously, I would love it if it was still masked.
I think we still need that, but, you know.
I'm not sure.
I think because COVID regulations have been going down in hospitals as well.
We're both nursing students.
Yeah.
So just the comfortability with it.
Yeah.
What good are they?
Well, that's a really good question.
I believe that people aren't concerned about it anymore.
Hopefully they're vaccinated or they've been exposed.
I think people have figured out their own risk tolerance.
And decided to make their own choice of what they're willing to do.
I would say personally, I was concerned about mask wearing.
I mean, I don't wear a mask at home, but for some reason, the idea of a big crowd is making me nervous.
But I'm also like, we've got to move forward with life.
This is the reality of life right now, and just trusting everyone around me.
And how do you feel about it?
Yeah, I mean, it's definitely different from the past few years that we've been.
It's nice to...
Be a part of this collective thing again, you know, to have a crowd of people all excited to see something.
But yeah, it's definitely weird.
It's all been weird.
I'm okay with it.
I mean, it seems like everything's back to normal.
I'm having a fun time.
Can I assume that everyone here is fully vaccinated?
You can assume that.
You can assume, yes.
If you don't get the booster, you're crazy.
I think we feel more comfortable being here because we've had vaccinations.
Yeah, absolutely.
Perfect.
And are you all for, I would assume, yearly vaccinations?
Kind of like how they have the flu vaccine?
Whenever is necessary for the vaccine itself.
I know that science has been moving as fast as it can for something that's so new, so I don't really want to give a specific answer on that.
Who knows?
I mean, they might suggest something very different very soon.
When we're supposed to, let's do it.
Yay, vaccines!
See, I've gotten on my boosters every time I can, so I feel comfortable not wearing one.
Me too.
I do the things I'm supposed to.
I wish everyone would take better care of themselves and their neighbors.
And can I assume that you are fully vaccinated?
I am, yes.
Are you okay with vaccinations, kind of on a yearly schedule, how we have the flu vaccine?
Is that something you're for?
Absolutely, yeah, yeah.
I'm keeping up to date.
I'm totally in favor of it.
I have to say I'm also a pediatrician, so you would expect that I am totally in favor of all vaccines, but COVID in particular.
Yeah, so we can get back to normal.
What?
mRNA vaccines?
Of course, mRNA vaccines.
It's an amazing technology.
It's incredible how quickly they're able to change that vaccine to meet the particular needs of whatever virus is now circulating.
It's incredible.
So when I discovered that, I was like, you guys, it's all propaganda.
I think we've built up our immunity, for sure.
Can I assume that you both are fully vaccinated and fully boosted?
Nice.
Good, good.
People are like, I'm not going to get a shot every year for COVID.
And I'm like, you do that with the flu.
But obviously some people don't do that with the flu.
I've heard like some people are like, yeah, I always get sick when I get the shot.
And I'm like, okay, that doesn't make any sense, but whatever.
That's a personal decision.
Could I assume that both of you are fully vaccinated, boosted?
Absolutely, yeah.
Yep.
Also, do you think you'll be...
Maybe, because you can still get COVID even after you've been vaccinated and boosted.
Will you be quarantining whenever you go back to your home state?
Probably not intentionally.
I brought four test kits with us to make sure that we tested before we got on planes.
For sure, yeah.
And do you think everybody else here is as well?
I would guess, probably, yeah.
Well, COVID right now is more like the flu, so you know how you get your yearly vaccine, so that COVID is going to change every year.
Very boosted.
I was even just aware, I'm like, when did we most recently have COVID?
Like being on the plane, I was actually thinking about this.
I'm like, yeah, we were exposed recently.
I feel pretty good about antibodies where this is good.
Yeah, I'm definitely vaccinated and get your vaccinations.
We've never had a problem with vaccinations before COVID.
I don't understand why they're in problem now.
I'm immunocompromised, so I'm definitely fully boosted, and I think everybody should be.
It's very quick and painless.
No issues with needles, so if you have an issue with needles, I get it, but still, I'd rather be alive than, you know, so it's like, or very sick or, you know, whatever, so.
One of the boosters, but both of the Moderna shots, and then, you know, if I get the sniffles, I just call it allergies.
So if I Flonase and Zertag it up.
And hand sanitizer.
And I've been doing this to people.
I mean, I'm vaccinated and I'm feeling confident.
I'm hoping everybody is not sick coming.
So, yeah.
The consensus tonight is everyone's vaxxed and boosted and there's no real reason to wear a mask out here at South by Southwest this year.
Be sure to leave a comment and we'll get back to you.
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