I may have figured out a basic premise of why some people took the shot and some didn't, beyond fear and brainwashing. I had to understand why we are ostracized.
I'm a lone wolf. I function well while alone. I direct my own life, I don't need others to like or approve of what I do, and I'm not insecure. I have good friends. When I worked, I had great relationships with co-workers (except the jealous ones). I'm confident, and can inadvertently scare "the pack."
Then there are the pack wolves, those who need a pack in order to feel safe and secure. Think of high school cliques. They aren't strong enough to go against the grain. They will follow what others in the group do, which is not the same as peer pressure. They need acceptance like we all need water.
The lone wolves can accept the differences of the pack, and protect them. But the pack will not reciprocate. Sorry if anyone is offended by this analogy.
Good thing the lone wolves found a home here.
I never considered myself a loner but looking back on my life and I have chosen to spend most all my time alone and feel content with a very small social circle. I always got along with most everyone, I just didn't feel the need to have as many friends as possible. Most in my social circle today are my immediate family. If my family didn't live with me I would be content living alone. So I guess in some ways I am a lone wolf. Funny enough when I was in elementary school my CB handle (showing my age with that comment 🤣) was "Timber Wolf."
