redrobo wrote:Maybe Austria's approach is correct despite the general reluctance to go down that road.
I'm 100% pro-vaccination.
I'm 100%
against mandatory vaccination.
People have the right to choose to refuse medication unless held under a 'Treatment Order' within the Mental Health Act. People can be detained under the Mental Health Act and still refuse medication, unless specifically on a treatment order. The '
Mental Capacity Act' allows people to '
make unwise decisions' if they have capacity. People should retain the right to make decisions regarding what medication they are taking, even if the decision is unwise and made through dubious & inaccurate information.
redrobo wrote:What can the Government do if some refuse to accept that seriousness of the problem....
...The experts are at this moment answering questions on Channel 231 about how to combat those who refuse to vaccinate. It appears that a significant number of those not vaccinated are saying that they haven't got round to it yet which given the seriousness of the problem is alarming.
Personally, I would mandate 'COVID-19 Passports'. Drop the '
have you had a test?' nonsense. The NHS COVID-19 app could have a section added where a doctor can certify that someone is medically exempt (not '
why', simply that they '
are') so it would allow that very small number of people freedoms. Beyond that, not vaccinated? Tough.
Aww... but that takes away my freedom...Well, many years ago, the government took away your '
freedom' to '
choose' not to wear a crash helmet when riding a motorbike.
Lots of people protested, but soon got over it.
And the government took away your '
freedom' to '
choose' not to wear a seatbelt when driving a car.
Lots of people protested, but soon got over it.
And the government took away your '
freedom' to '
choose' drink alcohol before driving a car.
And the government took away your '
freedom' to '
choose' to smoke cigarettes in bars & restaurants.
Lots of people protested, but soon got over it.
Some people would protest about COVID-19 passports. But in the same way as seatbelts etc, at the time, everyone knew it made sense to wear a seatbelt but many people just didn't bother. Those people who aren't actually 'anti-vaccine' but simply 'haven't got around to it' would do so if they couldn't go to the pub etc.
Bring the restrictions in for a fixed period, then review. So, for example, '
COVID-19 Passports will be required for the next eight months' then take it back to parliament for review. Sorted.