06-21-2021, 07:47 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-21-2021, 07:48 PM by danbrotherston.)
(06-21-2021, 06:54 PM)jeffster Wrote:(06-21-2021, 09:16 AM)danbrotherston Wrote: We have vaccination requirements for schools.
When it comes right down to it, the problem is, like driving, we've made a job critical to one's survival. If we had UBI, it'd be easy to say, no, you can't do that job unless you're vaccinated...find something else.
Nothing wrong with UBI -- but people need to work regardless. When it comes to care workers, you would think that vaccinations is a part of the job, whatever vaccine you might need. So I don't understand someone getting into a profession working with the sick, the elderly, etc., thinking they can skip a vaccine. You work for the Humane Society, for example, you have to get your shots, there are no ifs, ands or buts. Something like rabies will kill you nearly 100% of the time (something like 20 survivors all-time). Same should apply to all these workers.
I understand that, I am not suggesting that people shouldn't be able to work. But UBI makes the argument against restricting someone from working in their field much weaker. They can take time to retrain themselves for a new field, or they can sit and sulk if they prefer. But you aren't condemning them to abject poverty, homelessness, etc. I don't know that this argument has been made, but I expect it would be made. It is made all the time for leniency in jail sentences, and especially as an argument against taking someone's drivers license.
As for what they think, I agree, they should expect to get a vaccine (and wear a mask), but it seems many do not. But I don't care what they think, I don't think they should have the right to choose not to...and if it's not currently permitted under our laws, we should change those laws.
And frankly, unions should be more supportive of this type of policy.