[ryantgtg]

Are we using the word “mandate” correctly? So far all I’m seeing are requirements in order to utilize certain public/private resources (like visiting a place). But if you’re not using those resources, then the vaccine isn’t required. I’d think a “mandate” would entail requiring the vaccine for everyone.

[edmcnulty101]

It's a mandate because it's not 'the places' choice whether to enforce it or not on their own property.

[ryantgtg]

Thanks. I hadn't really looked at it from that perspective. But still that's not mandating that people _get_ the vaccine. That's mandating that a _business_ requires customers/employees to have it (and there are always ways to get accommodations).

Overall, it's confusing to me because I see people arguing "no one should be forced to get a jab who doesn't want one!" But so far I'm not seeing instances of that occurring, so it's unclear why they're arguing that (unless it's mostly a pre-emptive, which is fine and understandable).

[version_five]

It will be interesting to see how far pedantry like this can be taken in justifying crimes against society

[ryantgtg]

I was honestly asking the question. Have a good one.