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[–]danuker 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I suspect the meaning of "life" and "pursuit of happiness" have a relative value. If there were a perfectly safe vaccine, what do you think of the following interpretations, in this context?

  • Life: the right not to be killed by viruses from other people
  • Pursuit of happiness: the right to move about freely, unvaccinated

As far as I can see, it is a question of degree. If a virus meant certain death, and people went about spreading it, it would be tantamount to murder. But if it's "little risk", then the right to move about prevails.

Is my view different from yours? (don't expect a reply from me soon; will go to sleep).