R&I. – Txpat **
<b>America has a long history of requiring vaccinations. Why so much resistance when it comes to Covid?</b>
The other night, I told my two kids to “put on your socks and shoes” so we could all go out and pick up dinner. But my oldest insisted that she didn’t want to go. “That’s fine,” I told her, “but we’re picking up dessert and if you don’t come, there will be none for you.” To my surprise, she agreed to forgo a treat.
<b>As a country, we need to stop bending over backwards to appease those who are ignoring science, common sense, and their civic responsibilities.</b>
I share that experience because in that brief parenting moment lies the solution for the continued refusal of millions of Americans to get vaccinated against Covid-19. If people want to make the choice not to protect themselves, they can do so. It’s a free country after all, as many of those arguing against vaccination are quick to remind us. But there are also consequences for our choices.
Want to see a movie or play, eat in a restaurant, hear a concert, shop at the mall, visit a museum or board a train or a plane? Then get vaccinated and be prepared to show proof of it. Otherwise, be prepared to miss out on those experiences.
In other words: No vaccine = no treat.
Last week in France, where vaccinations hover around 40 percent, President Emmanuel Macron announced this exact policy would begin in August. Within 72 hours, more than 3 million people booked online vaccination appointments. As any parent will tell you, this is not a surprising outcome.
RandyMarsh
Article URL : https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/how-covid-vaccine-incentives-failed-america-n1274844