Job or Jab?

The recent decision made by the Quebec and Ontario governments not to require a COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare workers to keep their jobs is very controversial. Many people believe that not enforcing a mandate puts vulnerable individuals at higher risk of getting sick. Others feel that a mandate about a personal medical decision can create a dangerous precedent and will cause more harm than good overall. These are both teleological arguments, but their calculations differ completely. However, there are several reasons why creating a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers is the only…