Maya DiRado Twitter Thread: “Disappointed” in Michael Andrew Being Unvaccinated

It’s unfortunate, as Maya was/is still one of the most amazing athletes to earn the opportunity to represent the USA in swimming. However, we were all given Free Will…and as the data still will continue to pour in, vaccinated people as well as those who have had the virus (such as MA) both have antibodies…both can still contract as well as spread the virus. MA’s decision was his own, medically sound and protective of himself as well as others, since he’s already had the virus. Those that have the antibodies (whether from vaccine or virus) should be treated the same…both protected more than those that are not in either position.

Back at cha honey,
The point to God’s letter is that you should not flaunt your stronger faith to the body of Christ. Your judgement against Andrew’s lack of faith in the vaccine, (that is killing tens of thousands), is what Paul is attempting to correct. Your pride in your deeper theological understanding, is precisely the wrong reaction to a weaker brother. Your criticism will not draw him closer to God, nor create the unity you spouse.
You are a fantastic swimmer, but you are wrong here.

Why do the vaccinated worry about the unvaccinated?
If you are vaccinated, you are protected, right?
If you don’t believe that, then why did you get vaccinated?

Wow. Lots of misinformation in the comments here. The vaccine is not experimental nor has it killed thousands of people. That is false. Covid has killed millions of people. Having Covid previously does not offer the same level of protection as the vaccine. And we get vaccinated to protect ourselves but also to protect others. If you are vaccinated, you are less likely to transmit the virus. If more Americans would think about the vulnerable, kids under 12, the immune compromised, we would not have this delta variant surge beginning. Maya is absolutely right here.

The Delta variant of Covid is dangerous and much more contagious than the original strain of Covid. Please get vaccinated if you qualify, as soon as you can.

I personally think she should mind her own darn business! I agree! Why are the vaccinated worrying about people who are not? Mind your business and the world would be so much better!!!! This guy is my favorite swimmer! I hope he eclipses MP’s record!!!!

The value of his free thought should be appreciated. On the other hand, trying to throw the baby out with the bathwater while he should peacefully prepare for his races – is this fully patriotic? I know I will support your swimmer. “Judge not, that you be not judged”. There are thousands of threats in this world, including many other contagious diseases. The Americans are not vaccinated against tuberculosis, for example. Do you think tuberculosis is not a problem while Covid is? Well, 70% of India population already acquired natural immunity against Covid with no systematic vaccination whatsoever. This experimental quasi-vaccine is not purely American, by the way, and may promote the spread of some resistant strains, some argue. If it was mandatory, if the lack of vaccination was punishable by law, if the organizers did not honor the antibody and other health tests, then maybe there would be a better foundation for harsh criticism. People were condemned like that for not fully supporting Joseph Stalin (because he did some good things too). American fast food used to be highly praised until more knowledge was acquired. Everything is not so black-and-white.

Polarizing topic to say the least. That said, her Twitter post comes off as a bit condescending and indignant. Sort of a form of “Stanfordsplaining” to someone she deems beneath her breadth and depth of knowledge. In truth, time will tell. As noted by others above, it’s an opinion. Her educational background is in management and engineering, not religion and medicine.