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In reply to the discussion: Should private and government insurance pay for the unvaccinated who get Covid ? [View all]DemocratSinceBirth
(99,708 posts)9. Kant said
Last edited Thu Jul 15, 2021, 10:21 PM - Edit history (1)
Kant said when you weigh the morality of whether or not to do something you should ask yourself how you would feel if that act was made into a universal law. The unmasked and unvaccinated should be asked how they would feel if everybody refused to wear a mask and get vaccinated. As to smokers they are addicted, as to those who attempt suicide or harm themselves they have emotional problems which mitigate their culpability. They are much different from someone who refuses to get vaccinated. In a just world such selfishness would come with consequences.
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Should private and government insurance pay for the unvaccinated who get Covid ? [View all]
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2021
OP
Probably violates ACA, etc., but would love to see unvaxed charged a premium surcharge.
Hoyt
Jul 2021
#2
Yes. Everyone, even mentally ill biological terrorists are entitled to health care.
unblock
Jul 2021
#3
The only way to deal with an emergency is to treat everyone equally in danger.
tirebiter
Jul 2021
#5
Now, tort is another matter. If there's a reasonable way to transfer the cost of harming others
unblock
Jul 2021
#8
Does that open the door to saying obese people have to pay for their own treatment?
meadowlander
Jul 2021
#11
They said if you know what the risky behavior is and don't stop you are to blame
ripcord
Jul 2021
#17
obligate them to accept a portion of the cost, say 50% , and only people
Shellback Squid
Jul 2021
#34