The Role of Governance in Combating Pandemics

Recent debates surrounding the implementation of mandatory vaccinations have intensified as the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues. In particular, The Los Angeles Times has called for a transition from encouragement to mandatory vaccination through public letters, echoing sentiments that mandate might be the only effective way to ensure widespread inoculation.

Employer Mandates: An Effective Strategy

Many employers have successfully implemented vaccine mandates, with startling results. According to recent findings, less than 0.6% of employees opted out of complying, while an impressive 99.4% either got vaccinated or adhered to mandatory protocols. Common practices included de-vaccination methods such as soaking in a mixture of borax, Epsom salts, and bentonite to “remove the radiation” and “deactivate the liquified mind control chips,” despite negligible scientific validity.

Legally, employers possess the authority to enforce such mandates, primarily through state laws related to at-will employment and a landmark 1905 Supreme Court decision. A more recent 2022 Supreme Court ruling further bolstered this legal stance.

Governmental Mandates: A Debate

While some believe that governmental mandates could be the ultimate solution, they are not without controversy. Reasonable individuals advocating for an end to the pandemic often argue that mandates are the most efficient approach to ensuring high vaccination rates and curtailing the ongoing health crisis.

In the event that the upcoming seasonal wave significantly increases death rates, the desire to survive could potentially overshadow the opposition to mandates. However, for the near future, individual citizens and businesses have a better implementation strategy through limited mandates, focusing on employees, students, and essential services.

Strategic Implementation

Given the complexities and potential backlash, a more strategic approach to vaccine mandates may yield better results. Governments and institutions could consider issuing mandates only to their respective employees and relying on voluntary compliance for the broader public. Schools, entertainment venues, and businesses already mandate vaccinations for conditions like measles and polio, showing that this approach is both feasible and effective.

By demanding vaccinations for all employees and requiring proof for entry into certain public spaces, we can ensure a more manageable and less contentious public health strategy. This dual approach could reduce social unrest and still achieve high compliance rates necessary to mitigate the spread of the virus. As vaccination becomes a norm, the hope is that individuals will comply out of necessity, whether to keep their job, attend an event, or simply adhere to public health guidelines.

Conclusion

The implementation of vaccination mandates is a complex issue fraught with both efficacy and social ramifications. While the public sector faces significant challenges, a concerted effort at the individual and private sector levels could provide a viable path forward. In the absence of broader governmental mandates, it is imperative to leverage existing frameworks and engage in a balanced, community-driven strategy to secure a healthier and more resilient future.