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Mandatory is mandatory, its not semantics. If you don't like it, get another job and don't go to the tennis. It's a choice.Yes, technically correct.Nothing is mandatory including abiding by any law one chooses to break. Having to conform to mandated vaccination in order to be able to earn a living(work) trade(shop), socialise(go out in public)is pretty much as close as it comes though as far as participating in society is concerned,so I don't know why people put this semantics based argument out there as if its some point of principle.
To your second point, arent you assuming everyone of the overwhelming small minority who opt against vaccination are likely to not only catch covid, but also require hospitalisation contrary to all statistics?
Why, or how do you think this small minority represent any greater a strain on the healthcare system than that which it has already gone through and survived quite easily pre-vaccine?
Why do people consider non-vaccinated covid admissions as lesser deserving of hospital beds than people suffering any ailment bought about through "non-ideal" lifestyle choices, or vaccinated covid admissions?
We survived because there's been little or no community Covid cases with lockdowns and border closures. Once we open up and with Delta, its a new ball game. Cases will increase rapidly and ICUs will be packed. No-one will deny the unvaccinated a hospital bed but there will be less beds available for them and for others who need them for other conditions, all due to increased Covid cases. Elective surgery could cease again to open up resources so waiting lists will get even longer. Ramping could go ballistic if there are no hospital beds to put people into.
"I want my freedom" comes with a huge personal and community cost for everyone. Even at 80%, thats 20% not covered, not a small number.