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Following on from Assassin's poll on getting the jab voluntarily, I'm curious on the thoughts of others re any proposed "vaccine passport". I'm talking domestically here (so we can go interstate, go to concerts etc), as opposed to needing one for international travel.
I must admit initially i was 100% all for it. My family is vaccinated and why shouldn't we be able to do shit now that we are (notwithstanding there are few domestic restrictions where I live *currently*)? But lately, thinking of the practicalities and potential downsides i'm now not so sure.
Is it a great way to allow those who are vaccinated to get on with their lives, lead to higher vaccination rates and a healthier society, or is it a divisive way for the government to again control how we live and completely unnecessary? Is it somewhere in between? How long will we need them? Do you feel sorry for the poor people working in retail, hospo etc who will have to be the gatekeepers and cop the subsequent abuse? What are the other genuine issues regarding vax passports?
I must admit initially i was 100% all for it. My family is vaccinated and why shouldn't we be able to do shit now that we are (notwithstanding there are few domestic restrictions where I live *currently*)? But lately, thinking of the practicalities and potential downsides i'm now not so sure.
Is it a great way to allow those who are vaccinated to get on with their lives, lead to higher vaccination rates and a healthier society, or is it a divisive way for the government to again control how we live and completely unnecessary? Is it somewhere in between? How long will we need them? Do you feel sorry for the poor people working in retail, hospo etc who will have to be the gatekeepers and cop the subsequent abuse? What are the other genuine issues regarding vax passports?