All have duty to protect public safety

In response to the unvaccinated and their health costs, we as the United States of America are in, and will remain in, a dire situation with COVID-19 for the unforeseen future.

Yes, we are individuals who have rights, but there are times when individuals need to be provided structure for their own welfare as well as the welfare of those around them. Take driving a vehicle as an example. If any of us drive a vehicle, we must follow the rules of the road so that we can drive a vehicle from point A to point B and do so by following the rules if the road for public safety. When someone doesn't follow the rules of the road, there can be an accident, they can be pulled over by the police.

This is a pandemic. Being vaccinated is a matter of public safety as well as protecting oneself. As a country, we need to choose whether we are going to mandate that everyone get vaccinated. If that is not going to be mandated, those who choose not to get vaccinated are taking a risk with their own health; and they need to accept the risk they are taking which includes them accepting all medical and hospitalization costs that come with their decision.

Anna Marie Horn

Carol Stream