A question of FREEDOM | Mark Oppenheimer

Many countries are mandating compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations. Is this legal, and should citizens have the right to opt out? David Ansara of the CRA speaks to Adv. Mark Oppenheimer of the Johannesburg Bar about the constitutional and ethical problems with vaccine mandates.

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Should Covid-19 vaccines be mandatory, or is this a violation of people's constitutional rights? Let us know your thoughts by commenting below 👇

[gunfupanda]

Name one period in human history when government mandates, tied to collectivist ideology, led to prosperity. In fact, I would argue the opposite is true.

[siyabongasithole]

You won’t be forced. However, you will be coerced

[bongimbuli]

We must fight to the end we can’t allow this by any means necessary.

[sayithigher]

The aim of the game here is to reduce viral load. Taking proactive steps to improve your own immune system plays a very significant part in reducing viral load and symptoms. If we cannot shut down MacDonalds and ban all processed food from supermarkets, we cannot force vaccinations.

[masego]

Ramaphosa: No one will be forced to take the 'prescribed medication'.

Also Ramaphosa: I will however, create laws that give you no choice but to take the 'prescribed medication'.

Me: I'll probably stay in my small township where the Government won't get to me that easily.

[jeanne-annstott]

Not going well for France - people picnicking outside restaurants in protest.

[christiangerhardt]

A 10 year process with 2 year observation condensed into 1 with a 15 Min observation period. Makes absolutely sense to get a random needle stuck in your arm.

[sandiewills]

I love the majority of the comments on here!!! Makes me feel not so alone....

[bernadetteswan]

A big no for me these vaccine have not been checked on animals. I am not a lab rat.

[christiangerhardt]

I personally know a couple of people who ended up with serious stuff after getting the second jab. One with a heart attack, but hey you know it's just coincidence and conspiracy theory

[LonelyTreeSunset]

Something else to consider, is the fact that we would be forcing an unnecessary medical treatment onto millions of people where the risk-benefit calculation is weighted in the wrong direction. We need to help those who are at-risk to understand the real risks. Our core issue is vaccine hesitancy in at-risk individuals, this is where our focus should be...not the broader population, because herd immunity is not an achievable objective with the current set of "leaky"/"imperfect" vaccines. And let's not forget about the millions of South Africans who have overcome C19 with no lasting health impact. We still have a lot to learn about immunity resulting from natural infection, but it appears to be robust, complete, and durable at this stage. Why should these individuals be forced to vaccinate? IMHO, we shouldn't be forcibly vaccinating previously infected individuals who test positive for antibodies.

[hendriklerou]

To many problems, not enough time has occurred for long term health issues.

[melaniecapazorio]

It should not be legal. It is not ethical. There are just too many questions.

[SoWhat]

The government has a lot of obligations, yet they don't care about safety when it comes to crime or health services in general so I'm struggling to see how this is different.

[christinevandermerwe]

Thank you Mr President!!! A SENSIBLE approach!!!!

[francoisfourie]

They better bring an umbrella along when they decide to approach me with this kak.

[mohlomphehi]

The train analogy is a bit vague and inappropriate for our unique circumstances. But if we must use it then we must also include Ivermectin, Hydrocloroquine and other well established repurposed drugs or preventative treatment modalities. This option represents the emergency breaks of the train but yet the "Captains" are forbidden from even discussing this option let alone touching the levers of the emergency breaks and potentially save everyone. We are being told that sacrificing that one person is the only viable option. "When you limit yourself to one or two options...you almost always gonna make a bad decision" Dave Ramsey (Video title: Having Options Gives You Power When Making Decisions - Dave Ramsey Rant)

[marcusmoonstein]

If you are forced to get vaccinated and are one of those few unfortunates who have a reaction and die, could your family sue the government for murder?

[AaronNelmuso]

You can write “forced vaccinations” with your finger on your stomach.