Posted on 04/03/2021 3:21:34 AM PDT by EBH
Using Covid-19 vaccine passports to tailor restrictions, however, has drawn staunch opposition based on several weighty concerns.1 First, while vaccine supply remains limited, privileging people who are fortunate enough to have gained early access is morally questionable. Second, even after supply constraints ease, rates of vaccination among racial minorities and low-income populations seem likely to remain disproportionately low; relatedly, if history is a guide, programs that confer social privilege on the basis of “fitness” can lead to invidious discrimination. Third, the extent of protection conferred by vaccination, particularly against new variants, is not yet well understood, nor is the potential for viral transmission by people who have been vaccinated. Fourth, privileging the vaccinated will penalize people with religious or philosophical objections to vaccination. ...
The mixed views and range of competing arguments suggest that it would be precipitous — and extremely unlikely in the United States — to adopt an official government policy requiring widespread use of vaccine passports. On the other hand, we believe the objections raised fall short of justifying a ban on any and all uses of vaccine certification (which some commentators have proposed). Access to vaccines is increasing rapidly, with special efforts being made to reach disadvantaged groups. Although better understanding is needed of the nature and degree of immunity that vaccination confers, it seems clear enough that risk — especially for severe disease — is dramatically reduced. Mechanisms for reliable and accurate certification are important. But development of such mechanisms is largely a technical issue — one that some leading technology companies are addressing — and it should not completely block an otherwise sensible policy.
Finally, requiring people who decline vaccination to bear some consequence for their refusal seems only fair, especially if, collectively, such hesitancy puts herd immunity out of reach.
(Excerpt) Read more at nejm.org ...
This vaccination passport sounds pretty swell if there’s an image on it. We could easily convert it over to being a voting ID....right?
I know, seriously right?
Even getting the shot they require ID, but we don’t for voting?
It is all so weird.
Typically people indicate their sarcasm......
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Notice the arguments in this article revolve around class, priviledge, and race. Not a single use of the word freedom. Not a single reference to the constitution.
Indeed,
no mention that
All men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights...
The very thing the passport system would infringe upon. Infringe upon the life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness of those in the underclass, under privileged, and race. Is there a way we can turn the conversation around on them?
And fifth, most importantly, it’s all a bunch of crap.
Even poor countries like India has printed more than 800 Million voter ID’s with Photos, and no one can vote without it. How did YSA let the democrats cancel voter ID requirements? I am guessing American republicans are country clubber types afraid of confrontation by Sharon & Jesse Jackson.
Sharpton !! I hate auto correct.
No, I don't think so. The author of this article is not subject to the same constraints as ordinary men. I suspect that he is much like Gov. Newsom and able to defy indoor dining bans and go about his way unimpeded. Many doctors, but not all, consider themselves subject to special treatment. Doctors know they have their own rules and some feel guilty about it. Thus, you get all the typical guilt generated class, priveledge and race bull crap from them. What they need is a lesson in freedom and liberty. Once treated equal and denied their freedoms and liberties they might just start understanding.
Finally, requiring people who decline vaccination to bear some consequence for their refusal seems only fair, especially if, collectively, such hesitancy puts herd immunity out of reach.
What about consequences for the idjits (Fauxi, Birx, Ferguson) who are consistantly wrong about the Covivd flu????
Who died and promoted this guy to insert himself between me and my God given natural rights and freedoms???
Cept you need in bold bright letters either the word CITIZEN, or the word ELEGAL
“ federal law prohibits mandating Emergency Use Authorization”
See article and post #5
RFK, Jr. to Rutgers President: COVID Vaccine Mandate Violates Federal Law
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3947479/posts
Is there a vaccination passport for the seasonal flu?
The idea jumps the gun, it’s premature.
The first year or two of experience with a major new virus is the worst, but in time it is not the norm.
A new status quo is just beginning to develop with the Covid bug, and it may be no greater epidemic than the annual seasonal flu. If that happens it will show there is no need for a vaccination passport.
They don’t even know yet what strains will evade the vaccines.
The passpoet idea is totally premature.
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