Cameron, I do not think you are an idiot, and if I gave you that impression, I apologize. However, I do think you are taking a viewpoint that does not support reality. And, I have done my research. As Daniel says below, the research for a vaccine for the Corona virus did not start this year. It has been going on for over a decade and has been vetted probably more than any other vaccine in recent history. Suggesting it is unsafe because it has not followed the “traditional” path is simply not true. Questioning their safety based on unsupported comments is not helpful unless you can provide specific reasons as to why that may be true.
I am also well aware of the alternative methods of treatment for those who have contracted the virus. Emphasis on treatment, versus prevention with a vaccine. Unfortunately, those treatments are not readily available to all patients and are not universally effective. I am aware of several cases where those treatments were applied, but the patients still died. A quick look around the country today would suggest that we are losing the battle with the virus and widespread inoculation is viewed as the best hope for stopping the spread. As for ignoring the problem, I am referring to people who refuse to take the current precautions, masks, social distancing, etc., because they don’t feel the threat is real. Tell that to the 260,000 plus people who would suggest otherwise. If you choose to not be vaccinated, that is your prerogative. Just don’t make unsupported claims about its safety and imply people who will take the vaccine are fools.