I think the first thing people here are negatively reacting to is the phrase "gene therapy", which has a specific meaning and the mRNA vaccines are most definit

I think the first thing people here are negatively reacting to is the phrase "gene therapy", which has a specific meaning and the mRNA vaccines are most definitely not gene therapy. I also don't think any scientifically minded person is opposed to the idea that natural immunity from previous infection provides stronger or longer lasting protection for infection. This would be in line with what we see with flu. The problem people have is the use of this information to encourage people to not get vaccinated. COVID outcomes are clearly better for vaccinated individuals than those who have not been vaccinated and have no natural immunity. I don't like the mandates, lockdowns, or passports but I think vaccination is still useful in reducing illness, spread, and mortality. The data backs that up. No one in my opinion should be coerced, but the choice seems so obvious to me.