Posted on 05/29/2021 1:06:24 PM PDT by Libloather
Many states have announced vaccine lotteries - and companies like Krispy Kreme have offered incentives for vaccinations. Dating apps have also begun allowing users to share their vaccination status, all in the name of encouraging people to get the shot. After Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law forbidding the use of what some call “vaccine passports,” a Tampa Bay concert promoter decided to creatively motivate his community to get vaccinated by providing $18 discounted tickets in exchange for vaccinations, and charging $999.99 for those who have not gotten vaccinated.
Promoter Paul Williams came up with the idea as vaccination appointments became more accessible in Florida, he told ABC News. Williams wanted to plan a concert that could be enjoyed by all after the coronavirus pandemic shut down most outdoor concerts in the city over a year ago.
“I also wanted it to be a vaccine drive to get the fence-sitters off the fence,” Williams told the outlet after posting the vaccinated ticket prices on the event’s Facebook page. “I wanted to get the kids that want to go to shows to go out and get their shots.”
Concert goers can see the performance on June 26 at the VFW Post 39 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Three punk rock bands will perform, Teenage Bottlerocket, MakeWar, and Rutterkin.
This Twitter user approves. “Florida governor signed a bill banning vaccine verification,” the post reads. “So what did this concert promoter do? Differential pricing: $20 with vaccination certificate, $999.99 for unvaccinated attendees. Love this! #VaccinesSaveLives.”
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Vax Pimp thread. Where are the FR Vax Pimps?
I’m guessing the jabees at the concert will have a sloppy great time.
Given the vaccine hesitancy of certain groups (a certain race), the effect could be the same.
On the other hand they likely would not attend such a punk rock concert.
I'm pretty sure that propping yourself up to ticket counter helps a bunch. Just how dead are you? Oh, no - you're a member that MakeWar band - oranchya? Sorry about that...
What is the $100 for?
Freeper mantra should be
Don’t ask, Don’t tell!
Counterfeit vaccine passports coming in 3... 2... 1...
Humm I have been to VFWs all across the country and never heard a punk rock song. As a mater of fact the jute box at the VFW does not even have any.
They keep pushing the vaccination like a drug dealer peddling crack…Gee, I wonder why so many are skeptical of the vaccine.
Which means private business rules will be monitored and decided by the almighty government. What form of capitalism is that?
“Which means private business rules will be monitored and decided by the almighty government. What form of capitalism is that?”
the exact same form that says that retail businesses, restaurants, and hospitality businesses can’t discriminate based on religion, color, or gender ...
That wouldn’t be enough for me.
this has discrimination written all over it...
Punk rockers need more than a vaccination. How about a bath?
“Counterfeit vaccine passports coming in 3... 2... 1...”
Bet that is already in the works. Too bad I didn’t think of it.
The same one that says you can’t price gouge during a emergency
The same one that says you can’t price gouge during a emergency
That's probably why he's not demanding proof of anything.
The price is $999.99. If you want a discount you can voluntarily show your proof of vaccination.
Get Congress to pass and Biden to sign a civil rights law protecting the non-vaxxed, like they have for the protected classes you named, and you'll be right.
Until then private businesses can decide who they want on their property.
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