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Originally Posted by FiftyBelow
I will try my best to explain it as someone who leans libertarian. Vaccine mandates violate bodily autonomyby forcing someone to undergo a vaccine against their will. As such, it ought not to be implemented. We place the onus on individuals to make their own decisions and what makes sense for them. Does this make it more difficult to achieve herd immunity and the benefits that entails? Yes. But it's part of living in a society that respects bodily autonomy. Let's push for vaccination because it saves lives. Tell your friend, pleed to your neighbour, incentivize it etc. However, the choice over one's body should be respected. Being pro-life doesn't require supporting vaccine mandates. Is is not the only way to increase uptake and get us through this pandemic.
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Anyways, appreciate the discussion with you all. These are always interesting.
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Libertarianism isn't really compatible with functioning society given all its pressures and needs, so that's the first issue. Being part of society means living by the rules that benefit society as a whole, which by definition, must infringe on individual rights and freedoms. Being vaccinated benefits everyone. By not doing what I would consider the bare minimum, then you lose the privilege to participate in many of the things that society offers. You don't get to enjoy the fruits of everyone else's efforts, while simultaneously bringing them harm and expense. That's freeloading.