I woke up this morning with an urge to talk directly to one of my wife's friends. She had mentioned to my wife that her 15 year old daughter had taken the vaccine without her permission, and I wanted to hear the details of how this could have happened. It was not clear from talking to my wife if something criminal had happened. But if that was the case, I would like to know.
A criminal act would be anything going against natural law, and I'm of the opinion that such acts should be met with retribution handed out privately. Public shaming could be in order, and I wouldn't mind assisting in the implementation of such a response. However, my conversation with my wife's friend revealed no clear culprit. No single person can be held responsible for the girl's action. She acted on her own volition, all be it under considerable peer pressure, and some encouragement from teachers.
The situation is such a convoluted mess that no one individual can be pointed out as deliberately evil. Red lines are transgressed, but never so much that it makes for a clear cut case. I didn't mention my thoughts on justice and retribution, but I told the mother that I would like to hear if anyone crosses a red line in a clear cut manner. I let her know that I had some thoughts on what to do in such a case, and that I would be happy to help if things escalate.
Our conversation was relaxed and enjoyable. We're of the same opinion about things, so we could delve into details, and share experiences. A face to face conversation has the additional advantage of facial expressions and body language that adds to the experience. It was refreshing for us both, and something I intend to do more of. It's time to organize a resistance, and this is best done in private conversations like the one I had this morning.
My advice to the girl's mother was to defuse fear whenever possible, and to leverage her authority over her daughter as a counterweight to peer pressure. This is the best way to make the girl refrain from taking the second shot.
If the situation ever arises that private justice is warranted, it must be done in a way that is both obvious and untraceable. That requires some creativity. But it's not hard to do. The trick is to keep ego at bay and not brag about the deed. Ideally, no-one will know it's me, including the girl's mother. However, a bit of luck may get the episode into the local news, especially if the culprit reacts as intended to my provocation.
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