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Originally Posted by Tmarkwald
I don't believe anyone has the right to deprive people of basic human rights. But going to McDonalds or shopping at Wal-Mart is not a basic human right.
And a business has the right to choose who they cater to. This is a capitalist country, so the 'no shirt, no shoes, no service' rules are understood. In the same way, 'no mask, no service' has been the norm for nearly a year. And that is perfectly understood.
Notice I said understood - not agreeing with it, but it's a small price to pay when we see the light at the end of the tunnel.
So, proving vaccination? Well, I can see the issue that would cause. Tough one there...
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My personal thoughts on this (up until now I have been arguing a point, not offering my feelings about it):
When we get vaccinated, we get a card. This is the current situation. I wish the card was smaller, business-card sized so it could be laminated if someone wanted to do so, and kept in a wallet without folding it.
I would be FINE with having to present it for travel over the north or south border by car, or anywhere by boat or airplane. I would also be FINE with people being told they cannot board the ship/plane without a match of that card to their ID.
I would ALSO be FINE with a stamp added to actual normal passports, to show that a person has received that (or any other) vaccine, so that no one would need that smaller card as long as they bring their passport - which also serves as identification, AND as - well - a passport.
I would be fine with any business having a policy: You may either enter and shop here wearing a mask, OR you may enter and shop here without one if you show us your card proving you were vaccinated. You may do either one.
I personally would love to go shopping without a mask on. I look forward to the day when it's considered acceptable to do it again. But I also enjoy the freedom I feel in knowing that I am immunized against the virus. As someone who is now free to enjoy my immunization, I have absolutely positively zero problem with showing anyone who wants to see it, that card. In fact I posted it on my facebook account, which is open to the public.
I can't imagine why anyone would have a problem with showing their covid vaccine card. You can even cover up the ID number with a little post-it strip so they can see your name and the clinic's official stamp and the dates of whichever vaccine you had, but not your personally-identifying ID number.
It's really not a big deal, except to people who are choosing to make it one.