Trumpet Edition delves into the controversial issue of mandating vaccines for pilots and shares their stories.
Pilots are often referred to as the 'guardians of the sky', responsible for the safety of all lives on board and below. However, highly-skilled commercial and airforce pilots who have refused to comply with vaccine mandates are currently grounded globally.
In the midst of the pandemic in 2021, President Biden issued an executive order mandating that federal contractors receive the COVID-19 vaccine. In other countries such as Australia and Canada, the power to mandate vaccines was left in the hands of private companies.
As we enter 2024, it is becoming increasingly clear that the once-feared pandemic is not as deadly as initially predicted. Many individuals were swept up in unfounded fears, but some are now speaking out against the mandates that were enforced during the crisis.
The decision to mandate vaccines created a divide, with some feeling coerced by their employers or even coercing others in the name of public health. This has led to a sense of shame and a separation of powers, with privileged individuals exempt from the extreme Covid-19 response.
The suppression of information, censorship, and restrictions on alternative treatments have raised questions about the true motives behind the mandates. As we reflect on the events of the past few years, it is clear that the narrative surrounding Covid-19 is more complex than we were led to believe.
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