Maybe it was in our best interest to be emotionally distanced from our jabbed brethren this last year or two. When The Poisoning Distress™ hits them, our empathy circuits won't instantly melt.

My brother’s heart was affected in a terrible way. I am not distancing myself from him or any number of other people who made the wrong call. He realizes and regrets. How can we not stand by them? We have all made mistakes in our lives. Compassion feels right to me.