As we continue to navigate this late-stage pandemic world, there are plenty of arguments, both moral and scientific, that we must adjudicate before we consider ourselves free of trouble.
Most notably, at least of late, has been the debate about the coronavirus vaccines, and whether or not they should be considered mandatory in any aspect of American society.
In New York City, a place known for its willingness to err on the liberal side of the argument, new vaccine mandates have gone into effect for restaurants and eateries, and not everyone is thrilled.
“It’s gonna hurt my business for me to lose customers, to lose relationships with customers. We’re a neighborhood restaurant,” restaurant owner Massimo Felici said, according to NY1. According to the outlet, Felici said the mandate, barring unvaccinated people from dining indoors, has had a negative impact on his business.
“They’re making us police this. We are getting the ripple effect. We’re getting assaulted for it, accused for it whatever you wanna call it. That’s it. Period. It shouldn’t be us,” he added, noting the rules remain unclear to most, as unvaccinated individuals can still dine outdoors.
“You’d be surprised how many people are confused about what’s allowed and what’s not allowed. If you read that, it makes it sound like you cannot come into my restaurant for dinner if you do not have the vaccination,” he said of the city’s signs.
Just days ago, a viral video depicted a hostess at a New York City restaurant being physically assaulted by visiting Texans who were expressing their frustration at being asked to show proof of their vaccination status.
