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NurseJackie

(42,862 posts) Tue Apr 6, 2021, 04:51 PM Apr 2021

Do you think "Vaccine Passports" are a good idea? [View all]

Why or why not?

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	Yes
	60 (86%)
	Perhaps
	4 (6%)
	I don't know
	1 (1%)
	Doubtful
	0 (0%)
	No
	5 (7%)
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Do you think "Vaccine Passports" are a good idea? [View all] NurseJackie Apr 2021 OP

Ron DeSatan is against them. There are many good reasons, but that one is all I need. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2021 #1

Same reason for me! Native Apr 2021 #19

Temporarily prolly soothsayer Apr 2021 #2

They sure make sense to me for the airlines, maybe Amusement Parks, sports events, at least. marble falls Apr 2021 #3

I think it is an added level of safety for customers AND staff SoonerPride Apr 2021 #4

Kids have to have proof of vaccination to go to public school. redstatebluegirl Apr 2021 #5

This SoCalNative Apr 2021 #8

If it were a license to uterus... Hugin Apr 2021 #6

what a divisive question . . . . SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2021 #7

Only to people without a clue. Jirel Apr 2021 #12

Libertarianism and concern for others don't mix SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2021 #54

What a divisive response . . . . NurseJackie Apr 2021 #14

I was being ironic. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2021 #38

Oh. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #40

Something shocking happened last night SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2021 #56

Tick-tock... we never know for sure when our clock runs out and our time is up. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #57

Lol, so what??? USALiberal Apr 2021 #53

Hi, Jackie. I think we will have de-facto "passports" for many situations. ... Hekate Apr 2021 #9

You check a contractor's license, whether they are bonded, etc. DBoon Apr 2021 #13

It would make me feel better... as well as the staff of venues/businesses that required them. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #16

There are multiple reasons this is a good idea. Jirel Apr 2021 #10

I'm cool with it, but I'm an old fart that remembers people running around getting inoculation... Brother Buzz Apr 2021 #11

I think it will probably be a giant waste of time because we'll probably end up having to get Vinca Apr 2021 #15

Here is the nuance for me genxlib Apr 2021 #17

Correct Vaccination Cards Are Sufficient-Vaccination Passports will not be popular Stallion Apr 2021 #20

It also implies a government responsibility to provide the means to comply with the mandate. Hugin Apr 2021 #21

I said perhaps because I fear such a scheme will devolve into a Still Sensible Apr 2021 #18

I agree happybird Apr 2021 #25

Not Ron DeSatan, which is why I am in favor of them. rzemanfl Apr 2021 #26

The first suggestion of vaccination proof that I know of was by Rand Paul Under The Radar Apr 2021 #22

I'm sure they are already on the black market. Runningdawg Apr 2021 #23

A government pass to do regular social things? Nope! Sympthsical Apr 2021 #24

Ahhh... the continuum fallacy. Again. LanternWaste Apr 2021 #41

I'm against authoritarianism in general Sympthsical Apr 2021 #46

seems like the reason should be obvious. msfiddlestix Apr 2021 #27

I had to show my immunization card to enter the Texas Capitol--or take a Covid test LeftInTX Apr 2021 #28

If private entities, like a movie theater, sports arena, church... VarryOn Apr 2021 #29

No it reminds me of Nazi Germany or USSR. doc03 Apr 2021 #30

Ignorant trump supporters who are too stupid to take a vaccine need to be shunned LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2021 #31

Yes. Anti-vaxxers should be segregated. roamer65 Apr 2021 #32

They're a dumb idea, a perfect wedge, and we're going to lose on this greenjar_01 Apr 2021 #33

You're right. We will be crucified over this if Dems support or promote. Think Midterms. NH Ethylene Apr 2021 #34

Just show your phone app as you going inside. grantcart Apr 2021 #35

Yeah... and social upheaval over stores denying service to those without shoes or shirts. LanternWaste Apr 2021 #42

I think it's a good idea, but only for a short time. Businesses are correct rockfordfile Apr 2021 #36

I've already Raftergirl Apr 2021 #37

Probably but I don't think they'll be used on a wide scale in the US. Ace Rothstein Apr 2021 #39

Yes, I am for them. Mr.Bill Apr 2021 #43

Yes, and the USA did it before. Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2021 #44

Smoking section. No smoking section. kairos12 Apr 2021 #45

Great comparison. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #48

A lot of restaurants and bars have realized misanthrope Apr 2021 #58

When I was growing up, my family carried documents that listed the vaccines we had received with the Martin68 Apr 2021 #47

Many families share that same story and experience. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #49

my college freshman daughter has needed a "vaccine passport" NewJeffCT Apr 2021 #50

I voted perhaps róisín_dubh Apr 2021 #51

We literally have already had them for years obamanut2012 Apr 2021 #52

Pre existing conditions raptor_rider Apr 2021 #55

In Part I Have RobinA Apr 2021 #59

Your reasons mirror mine. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #60

I can see a huge business in counterfeit documents popping up, myccrider Apr 2021 #61