Republican legislators nationwide continue to invoke updated versions of “Don’t Tread On Me” and rugged individualism to constrain medical experts they regard as embodiments of government overreach. The Supreme Court has been sympathetic and has endangered us all.

SUMMARY: We, as a nation, can not afford people who chose not to get vaccinated because of misinformation. They are a danger to all of us and must be held accountable for their inaction. This includes financial penalties for making a terrible choice.