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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan
I agree while I expect you are being facetious, I agree, we should outlaw alcohol, smoking, fast food, and other activities that cost EVERYONE a lot of money. You and I are paying the highest healthcare costs in the world and at least part of that high cost is because of all the health issues those lifestyle choices cause - not contribute to, but actually cause. Of course, a lot of people would object to the government taking such an up close and personal interest in our lifestyle choices.
However, just because there is no way we can do EVERYTHING that should be done, that is no excuse to do nothing when we can. Also, a vaccine requirement, unlike all those other areas would NOT stop people from doing things that want to do and are already doing. And there are plenty of examples of mandatory vaccinations already that have had major positive benefits to society. So, your comparison falls a little short.
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If we strictly base it on the assumption that there won’t be long term side effects from mRNA vaccines that have had zero long term studies, I see your point. But since no one knows what the long term effects will be, taking the vaccine may very well ultimately stop people from “doing things they want to do”.
Actually a more logical approach to my tongue in cheek suggestion, would be to upcharge the health insurance rates for smokers & overweight individuals…