The Main Force Driving Anti-Vaxxers

I admit that not caring about others is an issue with anti-vaxxers, but it’s minor, IMO.  The main issue is misinformation.  They honestly believe one or more of the following:

COVID is a hoax; it doesn’t exist

COVID exists but it’s overhyped

Vaccinations are dangerous

Vaccinations are ineffective

The government is lying about COVID so as to control the population

The liberals are trying to destroy American capitalism

Dr. Fauci is an incompetent liar who is committing genocide and should be executed

Now, one might say, “Wait a second.  Aren’t there other countries dealing with COVID?  Are they all trying to enslave their people?  Do each of them have their own incompetent liar as their spokesperson?  Are they all trying to cripple their economies and bankrupt their small businesses?  Countries like Brazil and India are having outbreaks far worse than ours.”

The problem with this argumentation is that most anti-vaxxers couldn’t find Brazil and India on a globe.  We’re dealing with a uniquely ignorant class of people.