On Sunday I write about individuals who we can all admire, often because of their adherence to their beliefs.
Today’s story comes from Jason Whitlock on BlazeMedia:
“You don’t have to agree with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins’ decision to remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, but you should respect his courage and conviction.
Cousins spent a week in the NFL’s COVID penalty box, the reserve/COVID-19 list. A Vikings backup quarterback, Kellen Mond, tested positive for COVID-19. Cousins came in close contact with Mond, and because Cousins is unvaccinated he was sent home and unable to practice with the team. The 32-year-old quarterback missed four practices.
“It was disappointing to miss practice,” Cousins said Thursday when he was finally allowed to return to practice. “In my entire college and pro career, I have not missed four practices. So to miss four practices in one week and not have COVID was frustrating, disappointing.”
Cousins told the media he remains committed to not taking the vaccine. He said he will follow the league’s burdensome protocols for unvaccinated players. This pronouncement has put him in the corporate and social media crosshairs. He will likely remain a target of the vaxx mob throughout the season. Cousins signed a two-year, $66 million contract extension last year. The big paycheck puts a big target on Cousins’ back.”
So here we have someone who is sticking up for his principles and is being punished for it, even though we know that getting the vaccine does not protect one from getting Covid.
Why does he refuse to get the experimental vaccine? Could it be related to the fact that his dad, Don Cousins, is a minister at Discovery Church in Orlando, Florida? To me, his reason is not important … what is important is that Kirk Cousins is a man of principle.
Kudos to Kirk Cousins.
9/15/24
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