| { |
| "question": "Do you support the government having the authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics? Please answer briefly in 1–2 sentences.", |
| "comments": [ |
| { |
| "index": 0, |
| "comment": "I do not. I think that people can be highly encouraged but I do not think they should enforce them as some people have different beliefs." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 1, |
| "comment": "no because people still going do what they want do so no point." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 2, |
| "comment": "I support quarantine and vaccination enforcement because it is the best way to ensure public health and prevent the spread of disease." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 3, |
| "comment": "yes, having just went through a pandemic, not being vacinatted really affected everything. It slowed down how were able to live our lives." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 4, |
| "comment": "i support the government because that is the best way to prevent pandemics from spreading" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 5, |
| "comment": "Yes, i believe that if vaccination have been tested and proven to help protect people from illness, then it’s important to enforce vaccination measures so people will be protected and can help reduce the spreading of disease." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 6, |
| "comment": "Yes, I think especially early in the pandemic, it was important to be able to enforce these things as not enough was known about the virus. But as more was known, it was ok to remove the measures." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 7, |
| "comment": "I think it's a good idea because sometimes people just make bad decisions for themselves and put everyone else at risk because of it, and so sometimes we should step in and tell them what to do for the greater good." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 8, |
| "comment": "Yes, it's important for people to be vaccinated. Opposing this could lead to wide spread disease." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 9, |
| "comment": "No I don’t support mandated vaccines. The vaccines made for covid when it first happened were not studied or sampled for long at all. Many people developed autoimmune issues." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 10, |
| "comment": "As much as it infringes somewhat on individual rights, vaccination during severe epidemics can be a matter of national survival. Hence, I support vaccination and quarantine, but only under the proviso that the epidemic is truly severe and that the vaccines developed are truly effective." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 11, |
| "comment": "No i do not support the government to enforce vaccines on people, people should make their own choices on what to put in their body. Quarantine is fine if it’s really bad." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 12, |
| "comment": "Yes. It's important for herd immunity. People should be forced to do quarantine and get vaccinated for the good of the community." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 13, |
| "comment": "Yes, from a science point of view, it is important for the public. While others may feel it should be a choice, the government needs to properly sensitize the public on how severe a disease is." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 14, |
| "comment": "No, I don't support the government with that power. Using covid as our baseline they did a fairly poor job." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 15, |
| "comment": "I support governments being able to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures to stop epidemics. This is for the greater good of the nation and only has the best intentions for the public." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 16, |
| "comment": "I think I do not there’s too much conflicted data and research that these policies only scare the public." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 17, |
| "comment": "No, I do NOT support the government having the power to FORCE people to get vaccinated. The reason for this is that vaccination is a health issue, and there's no guarantee that the vaccine will even be safe, like what happened during the coronavirus pandemic where we had to get vaccinated or we'd lose certain freedoms, and the vaccine wasn't even safe because of all the side effects that people who took it suffered from or even died from." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 18, |
| "comment": "I think that the government can and should enforce quarantine measures in response to a severe epidemic. However, I don't think that they should force vaccinations upon people. The vaccine was likely developed in response to the epidemic and doesn't have the longitudinal data to support making individuals receive it." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 19, |
| "comment": "I think the government should have the authority to enforce vaccine and quarantine measures. Those who don't follow these mandatory guidelines will be criminally penalized, prohibited from work, or marked unvaccinated as a warning and to prepare others from catching the virus. It sounds harsh, but if this severe epidemic caused the death of thousands or millions of people in a short time, like COVID, the government must look out for its people." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 20, |
| "comment": "I do support the government having the authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures as long as it is in the best interests of citizens' health, and for no other reason. This could be the most effective route to positive outcome." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 21, |
| "comment": "I support these measures. By preventing mass infection and death through providing easily accessible solutions, people firmly defying that should be held accountable for their role in counterproductive action for mass health." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 22, |
| "comment": "I do not support the governments authority over vaccinations during severe epidemics." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 23, |
| "comment": "No, I do not think anyone should be forced to get a vaccination. It is our own body." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 24, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support it. In severe epidemics, government authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine is important to protect public health and prevent widespread harm." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 25, |
| "comment": "I only support if the vaccination will be optional. The government shouldn't require or force anyone to take a vaccine." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 26, |
| "comment": "I do support the government enforcing vaccines and quarantine during severe epidemics because of what happened during covid. I think some people are too stupid and they need to be told to do something so they don't die or risk other people because of their carelessness." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 27, |
| "comment": "Yes, I fully support the government having that authority during severe epidemics because their ultimate goal is to keep people safe and healthy. It may not be the most enjoyable situation to be in, but we have a right as citizens to ensure our safety in times of crisis as a collective." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 28, |
| "comment": "I do not. Why? Because the US government is not a dictatorship, it has no authority to \"enforce\" these measures even during epidemics." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 29, |
| "comment": "No, this is because the government ides critical information from the masses which makes them not to be trustworthy." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 30, |
| "comment": "yes of course lest we would be sand by now we need authorities in our lives" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 31, |
| "comment": "I fully support the government enforcing vaccination and quarantine measures. I think this ensures everyone's safety at the end of the day." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 32, |
| "comment": "No I do not, this is a form of stupid evil satanic and worthless Marxist communist doctrine." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 33, |
| "comment": "Yes, because in severe epidemics, it is important to have sufficient coverage of immunity across the general population to mitigate spread. The government is there to support the greater good of the populace, and I think this falls under that responsibility." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 34, |
| "comment": "I think it’s really important for the government to have the power to require vaccinations and quarantine when there’s a serious outbreak. It helps keep everyone safe and stops the disease from spreading too much." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 35, |
| "comment": "I support the government having the authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures because the faster people get immunized and protected, the faster the epidemic will end. The vaccination and quarantine measures only get more effective the more people follow instructions, therefore it is important that people know what they should do." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 36, |
| "comment": "Yes I think it's important if they believe it is truely and emergency situation to be able to require vaccines and/or quarantine" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 37, |
| "comment": "I do not support government enforcing vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics. I think the government should make vaccines available, but not mandatory." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 38, |
| "comment": "I think the government should have the power to enforce quarantine measures because it keeps people safe during the pandemics, and vaccinations help protect people from getting sick." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 39, |
| "comment": "I support the government having the authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics because it is for the common good and helps protect everyone’s health. Having these measures in place help stop the spread of diseases and quickly save lives." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 40, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do, because it is a choice that can prevent suffering and saving other peoples' lives." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 41, |
| "comment": "No. The government has lost credibility in its handling of epidemic outbreaks and rightfully so. That is not to say that I believe there was a mass conspiracy, but rather officials who claimed to definitively know, with absolute certainty, the best course of action when they did not." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 42, |
| "comment": "Quarantine in some scenarios. Required vaccination, absolutely not." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 43, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government having authority to require vaccines and quarantines especially during severe epidemics. Vaccines are safe and proven science and are needed to protect society and the most vulnerable." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 44, |
| "comment": "Yes, it is important to protect the safety and health of all individuals, if enforcing these kind of measures can achieve that, then yes it should be implemented." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 45, |
| "comment": "When there's a bad sickness, the government should have power to make people get shots. They should also be able to tell sick people to stay home, it might not be something everyone likes but for the greater good it is sometimes necessary." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 46, |
| "comment": "While I support the government enforcing quarantine measures during severe epidemics, I feel it is wrong to force a quickly produced and limitedly tested vaccine on people, as happened during the covid epidemic." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 47, |
| "comment": "As long as the government is funding these vaccinations and these vaccinations are actually doing what they are supposed to be, I see no reason why it shouldn't be enforceable. I suppose this so long as the funding does not require the person getting it to pay for it, otherwise this becomes a wealth disparity situation as well where you're punished for not being able to afford the vaccination." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 48, |
| "comment": "Yes i do absolutely support governments authority , its an necessary measure that has to be implemented to protect the public health from severe epidemics and wide spread death ." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 49, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do as it can save lives and prevent outbreaks" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 50, |
| "comment": "I do support quarantine and vaccination measures if safe for individuals to protect public. These measures ensures continuation of safe services, school, and work while limiting illness and death during epidemics strong period." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 51, |
| "comment": "No, the government should not be able to enforce anything on the people because they can abuse this. If one thing is being enforced, then another area can be as well. There is nothing wrong with enforcing through media and commercials, ad's ... but people should have free will regarding this. *And maybe they should stop cooking up sicknesses in the lab so people wont need to go through these things* ;)" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 52, |
| "comment": "Vaccination, no, quarantine, yes. The people who do not accept the vaccination should not get the same understanding unless medically proven otherwise. If they do not get it, I think they should be willing to stay home or accept the consequences, and if someone falls ill due to their poor decisions, they should be fined. Ultimately, I think it should be a case-by-case basis, but the majority of people I think should be made to receive the vaccine." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 53, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do because I have family members who are immune compromised and they deserve the right to exist outside of their homes without getting sick and dying because of a severe epidemic." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 54, |
| "comment": "Vaccinations-No, We should be able to decide what we put in our bodies as personal, individual decisions without government interference. Quarantine-No, Again the government should not interfere with our lives If we are not breaking any laws, but people should have the decency and compassion for others to quarantine themselves if they're sick." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 55, |
| "comment": "I do not support enforced vaccination. This should be a privilege and right that each individual has to determine what goes in their body. Enforcing quarantine measures is different as it affects other individuals who do not have the right to tell others to not infect them." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 56, |
| "comment": "The government should regulate vaccination during severe epidemics. They should supervise the validity/ingredients of the vaccine, and it should be FDA approved first. The vaccine should be safe for everyone, and of course, quarantine policies should be put in place immediately after the epidemic has been determined. As a precaution, the public should be aware of everything." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 57, |
| "comment": "Short answer is no in the US. That tramples the constitution and is tyrannical." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 58, |
| "comment": "i do not support government having any authority to enforce any kind of vaccination. This is our bodies and our choice to put anything into it. Quarantine measures if warranted are a different story." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 59, |
| "comment": "Yes,I think they should be able to.This would protect the masses.Maybe it is uncomfortable ,but sometimes it may be necessary .I hate that keeping us safe became a political issue,Crazy." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 60, |
| "comment": "I don't support the government enforcing vaccinations because I don't trust the government and the vaccinations sometimes cause other issues with your health. I support quarantine measures if it's an epidemic where people are dying and they don't know the cause." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 61, |
| "comment": "Yes I do. Since people tend to act selfishly, it is the responsibility of the government to step in and enforce quarantine measures. I'm less fond of mandatory vaccines...there may be reasons why a person won't take a vaccine." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 62, |
| "comment": "I do not support the government having authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics. People should have the choice when it comes to their health, bodies and whether or not to get vaccinated." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 63, |
| "comment": "Yes, the government, based on the feedback and evidence provided by proven scientists and health professionals, should be able to mandate vaccinations and quarantines to safeguard the health of the public at large. That is the role of the government agencies." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 64, |
| "comment": "I do support this because this will allow people to be safe when serious epidemics or sickness come to the public. It serves as a protection for the people; it won't fully protect us but the chances of getting that disease or sickness is significantly lower." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 65, |
| "comment": "no absolutely not. they do not have the right to inject my own body with what they think will solve the issue." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 66, |
| "comment": "No, the government should not mandate that people have vaccinations. It should be the choice of the person." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 67, |
| "comment": "I do not support the government having the authority to enforce vaccination during severe epidemics. I am a federal worker and I had to get vaccinated or I would lose my job. Now, I have to worry about any after effects I may have years from now. I believe in quarantine measures but not forceable vaccinations." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 68, |
| "comment": "I support the government in having the authority to enforce vaccine and quarantine measures because we've seen from the last pandemic that the American people are unable to help themselves. Sometimes there needs to be someone to step in and help society as a whole to get through hard times." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 69, |
| "comment": "I believe people should have a say in the matter of vaccinations. People losing their jobs over a vaccine that they could be potentially allergic to/have a bad reaction to. The government should clear what it is those vaccines so people don't get scared to take something they know nothing about." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 70, |
| "comment": "I do support it, only in the case of sever epidemics because seeing first hand how many people didn't get vaccinated during COVID, caused COVID to spread even more and caused many unneeded deaths as well as people that were sick and didn't quarantine themselves. I believe people should look out for their fellow citizen, so the government should enforce it, for the greater good of other citizens." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 71, |
| "comment": "I don't think people should be forced to vaccinate. During the pandemic, some folks lost their jobs because they didn't get vaccinated. Many people who got vaccinated got COVID anyway and transmitted the virus to others. Dems say, \"My body, my choice\" regarding abortion, but that argument isn't acceptable regarding vaccines." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 72, |
| "comment": "I do support it. While I sympathize with those who want to maintain bodily autonomy, as I've grown older (and even during the beginning of the pandemic 5 years ago) I recognize that there are certain things that we must do as citizens to maintain a certain social good. and Part of that includes vaccinations and/or quarantine measures to ensure those more vulnerable among us don't get sick and in order to help curtail the contagion. Stop the spread!" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 73, |
| "comment": "Yes. I do support the government having ultimate say in health matters when millions of people are at risk. Quarantine's are a must for suppressing the spread of disease and vaccination is the only real way we can fight against them." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 74, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support it because we cannot trust all of the public to make sensible decisions that keeps the majority of us safe. There are many citizens who need protection, especially children, the elderly, and the immune compromised. It is unfortunate that it takes government policy to enforce these things to do our best to reduce the harm and death toll caused by an epidemic." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 75, |
| "comment": "I think its important to enforce some kind of policy to make sure everyone is safe and to ensure no more sickness is passed on, but its also important for people to know that it is a choice and its to keep people safe its not mandatory" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 76, |
| "comment": "Yes I believe so during severe epidemics because it is for the public safety and health. I do support this, as it should be done regardless." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 77, |
| "comment": "Yes. I think that government should enforce vaccination where people are dying due to the epidemic. But that policy should be counter measured by freedom of movement. In other words, we vaccinate so that kids can go to school, people can go about their regular lives." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 78, |
| "comment": "Yes. We need to sacrifice personal liberties in order to protect the greater good of public health." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 79, |
| "comment": "Quarantine measures make sense to me to contain it but enforcing vaccinations doesn’t need to be required. Places can always set rules on who can enter a place based on vaccination status. It should be up to the person what they get put in their body." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 80, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do support this for the greater good. I think strong mandates are needed to prevent further spread and to prevent the creation of a pandemic. It might be restrictive, but these temporary measures are necessary to prevent suffering." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 81, |
| "comment": "I do support the government having this authority only under severe epidemics. People will always be suspicious and the last pandemic showed us that people will fight a vaccine to their detriment. The virus can spread and kill people. It is important that it is handled in the correct way." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 82, |
| "comment": "No. Although i do agree that people should get a vaccine / get quarentined in these sitiations its not fair to force it on to someone." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 83, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support vaccine mandates for the good of the public. I will explain why. If there were another virus like the one that causes smallpox or polio, something so devastating like that should not be left in the hands of dumb people who make up vaccine danger conspiracy theories. Vaccines save lives, period. Quarantine also helps to prevent the spread." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 84, |
| "comment": "No, I do not support the government having authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics. I do not feel like anyone can force a person to inject something into their bodies without their consent at all." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 85, |
| "comment": "yes vaccinnes should be mandated for everyone to prevent disease" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 86, |
| "comment": "No, I do not because that is oppressive to people. The government does control people like they think they do." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 87, |
| "comment": "Yes it just shows that people care and want the best for successful outcomes." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 88, |
| "comment": "Yes. In times of crisis, collective action becomes critical. Collective action is almost always impossible when there are a lot of individuals. One of the functions of the government is precisely to enact collective action." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 89, |
| "comment": "Yes, enforcing vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics should be necessary. It is important for ensuring the health of the public." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 90, |
| "comment": "No, I don't believe in mandatory vaccine requirements. Quarantine measures are different. If certain areas need to be restricted, then they should be restricted." |
| }, |
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| "index": 91, |
| "comment": "If it will save lives, yes. I would rely on what experts are saying not politicians. I defer to the professionals." |
| }, |
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| "index": 92, |
| "comment": "No, I do not support the government having the authority to violate people's bodily autonomy. I'm a bit more open about quarantine if the emergency is severe enough...but it would have to be much worse than Covid-19 that barely even affects most healthy people." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 93, |
| "comment": "Yes, I believe that the government should have some authority to enforce quarantine and vaccination measures during severe epidemics. I think that the overall safety of the group is the most important thing during epidemics and governmental authority in enforcing these things will help preserve group safety better than no enforcement." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 94, |
| "comment": "No, I do not. I feel that we were not treated in an honest way during COVID and it eroded my faith in the government’s honesty and response. They can advise, they can make strong recommendations, but they can’t force." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 95, |
| "comment": "No I think the public should vote. The government should not have that much control." |
| }, |
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| "index": 96, |
| "comment": "I do support the government having the authority to do so. It protects all concerned. Saving lives is the ultimate goal." |
| }, |
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| "index": 97, |
| "comment": "no absolutely not that infringes on our God given rights. We the people have the choice to pick what we think is best of our health and freedom to Travel freely" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 98, |
| "comment": "I do not support enforcing quarantine measures. They should recommend guidelines, but enforcing it interferes with free will." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 99, |
| "comment": "Yes, the government should step in to prevent pandemics. They should quarantine those who are not vaccinated. I don't think the government should force people to become vaccinated if they are of sound mind." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 100, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do. It's important to protect the citizenry and public at large in these situations. Vaccinations have been proven effective, and have practically eliminated many diseases that were once deadly." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 101, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do support the government having the authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures but only during severe epidemics. I do feel like it is infringement on our personal liberty but voluntary compliance alone may not be enough to stop transmission. Historically, such measures have been crucial in controlling outbreaks." |
| }, |
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| "index": 102, |
| "comment": "No I do not. I feel as though it is wrong because they know people don’t trust vaccines anymore." |
| }, |
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| "index": 103, |
| "comment": "The government has the right and authority to protect its citizens." |
| }, |
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| "index": 104, |
| "comment": "I support quarantine measures because that would certainly help during severe epidemics. I don't support enforcing vaccinations though and them having control over someone's body." |
| }, |
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| "index": 105, |
| "comment": "I support the government's right to do so, but I do think that people should have autonomy of their body, generally. So, they should be able to enforce quarantine, but vaccinations should probably just be highly encouraged, and states/locations can choose rules regarding further enforcement." |
| }, |
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| "index": 106, |
| "comment": "I do not. Should always be a choice" |
| }, |
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| "index": 107, |
| "comment": "I do support vaccines and quarantines during epidemics." |
| }, |
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| "index": 108, |
| "comment": "I do not believe it should be mandatory for a vaccine but I believe it should be heavily recommended and people should get it. I believe quarantine should be mandatory." |
| }, |
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| "index": 109, |
| "comment": "No I think this is government overreach. People can make their own decisions." |
| }, |
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| "index": 110, |
| "comment": "no way. nobody ever should have control of what we do with our bodies." |
| }, |
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| "index": 111, |
| "comment": "I oppose it. Government do not have a right to tell someone what to do with their bodies. If people don't want to get vaccinated then that's their right." |
| }, |
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| "index": 112, |
| "comment": "The government should leave the decision up to parents. They already intrude too much when it comes to children, and who is to say whether or not the vaccines are even effective??" |
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| "index": 113, |
| "comment": "Yes. I think it's essential that the health of the many is more important than the ill-informed stupidity of the few. At the very least, penalize those that don't comply (rather than force them to comply)." |
| }, |
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| "index": 114, |
| "comment": "I do support this so as to protect everybody. While it should not be rushed if the studies back up its effectiveness I support this." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 115, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support certain measures, such as incentives for vaccines that have scientific evidence of their efficacy" |
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| "index": 116, |
| "comment": "I do because this would protect the health of people and it would help prevent infections. With the Coronavirus many people were doing good with following the rules, which helped stop it pretty fast. If it happened again I feel like most people wouldn't bother following the rules." |
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| "index": 117, |
| "comment": "Yes, because vaccinations are safe and effective. Not all people will get vaccinated, as they should." |
| }, |
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| "index": 118, |
| "comment": "I support the idea but don't know specifically how they plan to enforce vaccination. Enforcing a quarantine is useful for epidemics involving really fast-spreading diseases." |
| }, |
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| "index": 119, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support it. It helps keep people safe. During epidemics, rules like vaccines can save peoples lives" |
| }, |
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| "index": 120, |
| "comment": "No. I think people should have the choice of what they put in their bodies. I think the government should be able to have some shut down authority but when it come to individuals getting together or how you interact with others it's none of the government's business." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 121, |
| "comment": "No because it is an attack to our liberty" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 122, |
| "comment": "Yes, i think many people are actually stubborn and the govenment has to come into situations like this to determine the best for thier peole" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 123, |
| "comment": "When the risk for great illness is high, I think the government should have the right to step in. When it is highly possible that many people can die without vaccinations or quarantine, there are those who are infected that would not isolate themselves and do the right thing. Sometimes people don't know when they are ill" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 124, |
| "comment": "Quarantine yes, vaccination no. We've seen that the risks of some vaccines have been grossly understated, and the efficacy overstated." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 125, |
| "comment": "I don't really like this question. I think it is pretty loaded. Like I think it is necessary to do certain things during a severe epidemic but to say the government has complete authority is a bit too much. So I don't like the question." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 126, |
| "comment": "I do not think vaccines should be enforced, but I do believe quarantine measures should be enforced. Not everyone can get a vaccine but everyone can follow quarantine rules" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 127, |
| "comment": "No, the government should not have the right to force medical intervention which may cause significant side effects and unwanted consequences. The government may restrict activities forunvaccianted indivuals to protect public health, but should never reduce the autonomy of one's medical decisions." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 128, |
| "comment": "I do not support the government enforcing vaccinations even during severe epidemics or otherwise. I believe it is up to each individual for whatever reasons they desire whether it be religious or health reasons. I do not trust vaccines." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 129, |
| "comment": "No, A government should not be able to mandate what goes into your body" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 130, |
| "comment": "Yes, I believe that the government should be able to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures in the interest of public health. It is important to protect the larger population at the expense of the interests of individual citizens. We all need rules and requirements to have a functional society." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 131, |
| "comment": "No I do not. The government has not shown us any type of consistency of anything that makes them fully trustworthy as they should be." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 132, |
| "comment": "Im indifferent on that subject. It all depends if they are doing it to benefit them or the people." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 133, |
| "comment": "During severe epidemics I feel the government should be involved to try to stop 5he spread of disease and try to keep everyone healthy as possible" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 134, |
| "comment": "I absolutely support this. We need to look back in recent history just at the polio epidemic and see what life was like for kids before vaccinations. Let's not bring back the iron lung, please." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 135, |
| "comment": "Yes, I think I do support the government to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics. We want to have as little loss of life as possible and I don' t know how else we can get through it without people working together." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 136, |
| "comment": "I am very against the government mending vaccines, it is scary and it's not sometimes OK with it.That's why I have a firearm because someone tries to do that.They're going to have a bad day" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 137, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government having the authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics. In times of public health crisis, collective safety must sometimes take precedence over individual autonomy to prevent widespread harm. However, these powers should be exercised transparently and ethically, with safeguards to protect civil liberties." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 138, |
| "comment": "I think there should be strict regulations for people so that they don't force sickness onto other people \"super spreaders\". but i also think everyone should have the right to not chose to get vaccinated, and that business also have the right to refuse service to non-vaccinated people." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 139, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do. For the greater health of community I do believe mandates are important." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 140, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do support the government having that authority. Epidemics can lead to pandemics, this isn't just about a handful of people who will be affected if there isn't enforced vaccination. Quarantines help contain diseases so we don't have fast wide spread. Pandemics start as uncontrolled epidemics and that affects millions of lives, potentially across the globe." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 141, |
| "comment": "Yes I definitely support the government enforcing these measures because people generally can be very slow to adapt until it is too late. There are also those who can easily be infected and being prolonged to people who might have an infection might be detrimental to them" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 142, |
| "comment": "No, I believe this should be a personal choice based on your beliefs and feelings. The government does not have a right to enforce things on people." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 143, |
| "comment": "No I don't not support authority enforcing vaccinations during severe epidemics. It is against our human rights and is inhuman to force a person to put substances in their body without their permission" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 144, |
| "comment": "Yes because it is the government's duty to protect the citizenry. Public health is such a thing, and contagious diseases are beyond the scope of the individual." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 145, |
| "comment": "Yes i do. For the greater good for everyone. We don't need to be stupid and repeat old mistakes." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 146, |
| "comment": "Yes because this somehow ensures safety of the citizens both directly and indirectly. Precaution is paramount epecially when there have already been reported cases." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 147, |
| "comment": "I do not. The government purpose is to allow people to have freedom and make their own choices. They should only provide information and guidance" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 148, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do, because the vaccine should be approved by the FDA/CDC before anyone receives it, which is a federal government agency. Quarantine should also come from governmental agencies like CDC and NIH, because they can detect a pandemic before anyone else, and would know how to advise the public regarding quarantine." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 149, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government having the authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics to protect public health and safety." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 150, |
| "comment": "I do support handing the government authority to enforce vaccination in severe epidemics. Mass vaccination ensures the population acquires herd immunity, eventually stopping the epidemics." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 151, |
| "comment": "No I do not support government having the authority to enforce vaccination measures. I do support government having the authority to support quarantine measures. It should be up to a person what they decide to put in their bodies." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 152, |
| "comment": "Yes because if it's required for the safety of everyone you can't leave the option up to individuals. Too much misinformation makes people distrust medical science." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 153, |
| "comment": "I believe everyone should have a choice. I think that jobs may have a requirement to keep their place of business healthy. Government should have no place in mandating medical practices." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 154, |
| "comment": "No I do not support. Who are they to say what must go into my body? I have every right to refuse something that is potentially fatal." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 155, |
| "comment": "Yes. These steps are necessary to prevent overburdoning the Healthcare system and preventing unnecessary death or long term conditions. Anyone who claims to be patriotic should be willing to do whatever it takes to help prevent deaths of their fellow citizens. These measures have historically been implemented to successfully mitigate more widespread harm - Spanish flu, measles, polio, to name a few." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 156, |
| "comment": "If it is to protect humanity, yes. Vaccinations were created to protect people from illnesses as well as to protect the spread of these illnesses. It is important to protect ourselves." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 157, |
| "comment": "Yes I support this. This is because it is for everyone's safety" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 158, |
| "comment": "Yes I support them enforcing vaccinations but not quarentine. I think that everyone should see vaccines as a good thing." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 159, |
| "comment": "No - as an American citizen this is an individual right if they should receive a vaccine." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 160, |
| "comment": "I don't support govt having authority to enforce vaccination. they can urge people and warn them and educate them to make an informed decision. if on govt property, then they can isolate and quarantine certain areas." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 161, |
| "comment": "Yes. It is important to stop the spread of the illness as quickly and efficiently as possible. The government would have the resources needed to do this." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 162, |
| "comment": "I think that people should be able to decide on their own what vaccinations to get and quarantines should be enforced." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 163, |
| "comment": "Yes, as long as it is for the safety of everyone's health, especially in the prevention of the spread and to keep us safe." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 164, |
| "comment": "What is the government. Medical issues are functions of US State governments. The federal government should have an advisory only function on medical issues. State Governments have a limited authority to enforce quarantine measures during severe epidemics. No government has the right to mandate vaccinations." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 165, |
| "comment": "Yes i do. It is essential in preventing and stopping the spread of potentially deadly illnesses." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 166, |
| "comment": "I don't like being forced to do anything but if it's going to prevent an epidemic like Covid-19 then I would support the vaccine. I would need to know what's in the vaccine and if theirs any side affects before taking it." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 167, |
| "comment": "i support it. mandates for vaccinations can save potentially millions of lives." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 168, |
| "comment": "No, I believe it is authoritarian and the whole point of having rights and freedom is that it is absolute, not when it is convenient. Covid proved this was a terrible idea as we saw governments oppress their own people in the name of a glorified cold with a 98 percent survival rate." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 169, |
| "comment": "i do not support that. i dont support the government having authority to enforce vaccinations on anyone. i think it is the persons own choice to get it" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 170, |
| "comment": "Yes. I think what we did during the Covid situation was imperfect, but something had to be done. I don't like the idea of forcing vaccines on people, but there needs to be a clear line set on what the unvaccinated can reasonably expect to participate in as part of our citizenry. This could be a state by state issue, but it cannot be a free for all." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 171, |
| "comment": "Ultimately I do think it should be people’s choice what to put into their own bodies, so I do not support forced vaccination. I do support quarantine enforcement, as well as restrictions such as vaccine requirements to access spaces, hold jobs, frequent businesses, etc. at the discretion of the appropriate authorities." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 172, |
| "comment": "If citizens lives are at stake where vaccinations and a quarantine will save them them. Yes! People need to think about other people than themselves." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 173, |
| "comment": "Yes I think if it protects the public. Yes for quarantine no to vaccines" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 174, |
| "comment": "No, I do not support the government having to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 175, |
| "comment": "No I don’t support this at all. They should not be able to force this on people." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 176, |
| "comment": "Yes i do" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 177, |
| "comment": "No I don’t support the government having the authority to vaccinate during severe pandemics. I don’t support the government quarantining to stop the spread of a virus that could lead to more cases. And I believe the government has done a good job with the pandemics procedures." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 178, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do. Because vaccination and quarantine measures can help prevent disease from spreading out." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 179, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government's enforcement of vaccination and quarantine measures. We don't allow people the freedom to drive drunk b/c it could kill others. By the same logic, we s/b able to force vaccinations to save the lives of infants and other high risk poeple." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 180, |
| "comment": "Yes, this is a public safety issue. This is like stopping at a red light." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 181, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government protecting the most vulnerable (and not) of our population, by mandating vaccination, and quarantine. People are inherently selfish, if it is up to them, we will be in the measles epidemic again. It is more important than ever for our government to protect us." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 182, |
| "comment": "no there is no reason to force people. Some people not liking the idea of getting vaccinated" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 183, |
| "comment": "no I do not , it depends a lot on how bad things get. too many people get sick and die from something changes everything" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 184, |
| "comment": "No I do not support it. I think we should all have the freedom to make an educated decision on what goes inside our bodies and how we go about preventing illnesses ." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 185, |
| "comment": "yes, I support it if it will save lives" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 186, |
| "comment": "As a matter of public safety then I support the ability to enforce vaccination and quarantines if the the severity of the disease and the infectiousness of the disease warrant. I think the CDC can recommend it but Congress would be required to pass legislation requiring it." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 187, |
| "comment": "For the most part I do as we quarantined and received vaccinations during COVID with successful results. BUT if the current administration required vaccinations and quarantines I do not not if I could comply as I do not trust those currently in power." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 188, |
| "comment": "Absolutely! We have seen what happened when measles spread like wildfire because the government voided the mandate." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 189, |
| "comment": "Absolutely. Vaccines have been proven to stop diseases and keep people safer during epidemics and pandemics with minimal risk. Quarantine is necessary for diseases to be kept away from the healthy." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 190, |
| "comment": "I think the government should have the authority to enforce vaccinations and quarantines during severe epidemics, because protecting public health and saving lives must be the top priority. While personal freedom is important, in a crisis the collective safety of the community outweighs individual choice." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 191, |
| "comment": "No. It must be a voluntary choice." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 192, |
| "comment": "During severe epidemics I agree that the government should have this power because COVID proved that people will not do so. Other people would rather harm and infect other people because they feel like their rights are threatened." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 193, |
| "comment": "Yes, absolutely. Without enforcement of preventative measures it would be impossible to limit the spread of the disease, resulting in more illness and deaths. Ideally, everyone would engage in these measures without government enforcement, but we saw during the height of COVID that many people will prioritize their own preferences over others' health." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 194, |
| "comment": "No, I feel like that is too authoritarian, they should encourage it and have it available, but should not force it" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 195, |
| "comment": "I do because it harms too many other people when people make the selfish choice to remain unvaccinated. So they should have to fend for themselves." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 196, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do. Although there will be people who don't like these measures, many lives will be saved." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 197, |
| "comment": "no" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 198, |
| "comment": "No I don't support that I don't think the government should force vaccination on people. I think it will be terrible and just let people choose" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 199, |
| "comment": "No, I don't believe in enforcing vaccinations. However, any place can refuse you or children if no vaccinated. For example schools." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 200, |
| "comment": "Yes, absolutely ! We are all a part of a whole and owe ourselves and our community members safety and if getting a vaccine and having to quarantine is required then we should all be willing to do so for ourselves and others. No person is above anyone else. We should all be caring for each other and protecting vulnerable communities." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 201, |
| "comment": "I do support the government to have the authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures especially during severe epidemics if they are in the hands of people who are supportive. If the government officials are more caring towards their civilians, then the whole outbreak spread of the pandemic would not be so severe. However if it was in the hands of those who are not so caring, then there is no point in having the government to take control of such important matters." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 202, |
| "comment": "Yes I do. To help curtail the contagion and protect those most vulnerable among us health-wise." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 203, |
| "comment": "No, i dont think the government should mandate vaccines . If the vaccine works then the people who take dont have anything to worry about unlike the covid vaccine" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 204, |
| "comment": "I support the government having that authority when it is for the best of everyone. Government enforcement can help keep people alive because without it people could unknowingly harm others when they refuse or opt out." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 205, |
| "comment": "Yes. Although there may be important reasons for certain exceptions, in general in a time of extremely threatening pandemic mandatory vaccination and quarantine may be necessary to protect the greater good of the society as a whole. Quarantines have been used by governments for a very long time, and now that we have vaccines, when they are proven to be safe and effective they may be required in many instances." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 206, |
| "comment": "Yes - It is only responsible and right that a functioning government would do everything they could to prevent their citizens from getting sick and dying off due to disease. To do otherwise is encouraging the spread of lethal conditions that can be avoided through quarantine and modern medicine." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 207, |
| "comment": "Yes. The greater good needs to be the driving force when decisions are made in times like this. Vaccines are safe and effective." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 208, |
| "comment": "Given that I do not have favorable opinion of the current government, I do not support their authority to enforce anything, including vaccination and quarantine measures." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 209, |
| "comment": "I don't know. It depends on the specifics. I think the Covid response was wrong and too intrusive. But if a disease was more powerful, then we might need encouraged vaccines and quarantines." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 210, |
| "comment": "Hell yes. Of course. Science over ignorance." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 211, |
| "comment": "yea, i support this action. americans can't be trusted to do the right thing by themselves" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 212, |
| "comment": "I do not approve of the government enforcing vaccinations but I completely supported measures that are taken during severe epidemics. If they had not enforced them so many more people would be dead." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 213, |
| "comment": "Yes, I think having these things enforced is critical for people's health. I think it should be mandatory." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 214, |
| "comment": "No, definitely not. I am opposed to forced vaccinations." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 215, |
| "comment": "I don't think vaccination should be forced on anyone who doesn't want it, but it should be strongly encouraged by the government. I do support quarantine measures during severe epidemics though; it can help save lives." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 216, |
| "comment": "While I don't like the word, \"force\", I feel there is a better word and a better way to get people to comply with vaccinations and quarantine measures, but force isn't one of them. However, I do support calling for a quarantine if the epidemic is at its worst and spreading quickly. But I have issues with forcing vaccinations." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 217, |
| "comment": "Absolutely not. The government by trying to use authority and force to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures goes against the freedoms that people have for free will. The government should not get mixed in with religion which is part of the reason why some do not get certain vaccinations, as well as enforcing people to put things in their body like doctors used to do in the 60s to blacks. That is what the government did or you would get fired, and that then becomes a dictatorship." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 218, |
| "comment": "I definitely support the government\r\ns authority to enforce vaccinations and quarantien measures dureing sever epeidemics because it is the government's job to ensure the pubilic safety. Those who refuse vaccines and then refuse to quarantine are endangering all those around them and they're also the main reason epidemicis become epidemics." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 219, |
| "comment": "It's a tricky question, but ultimately I think it's appropriate as long as the epidemic is severe enough and it is not for an extended amount of time. While personal freedom is important, public health is necessary for personal freedom. Of course, it can be too extreme, but it is necessary." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 220, |
| "comment": "Yes I support it, though I don't believe the government has a right to tell us what to do or how to live our lives we still must protect the lives of all the people" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 221, |
| "comment": "Yes, these have to be done for public safety." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 222, |
| "comment": "Yes, I think herd immunity is vital to securing a healthy world. To do so, if we need to enforce vaccinations then we need to enforce vaccinations. We already enforce wearing clothes and not peeing on each other, etc.--it's just another law." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 223, |
| "comment": "Severe epidemics is good in theory, but many are not going to follow any rules. You enforce what you can" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 224, |
| "comment": "Yes, yes, for the Love of God, YES! it is a public health issue...PUBLIC. Obviously, there are people out there who have proven issues with being allergic to certain vaccine ingredients, and there are some other health issues that may be of concern, but when those don't exist, not getting a vaccine is an extremely selfish act that affects EVERYONE YOU COME IN CONTACT WITH." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 225, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do. Protecting the populace is a core component of government." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 226, |
| "comment": "I believe the government should have authority and a duty to spread information of the risks backed by credible science with no financial incentive during times of severe epidemics. The government should NOT have the authority to force free citizens to put anything into their bodies." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 227, |
| "comment": "I do not support this at all. America is suppose to be a free country there is nothing free about enforcing." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 228, |
| "comment": "No, the government has no right to do so! Especially when the health care is crazy expensive and most of people can't afford it!" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 229, |
| "comment": "Yes. Herd immunity should be protected. But should still be approved by qualified personnel." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 230, |
| "comment": "Yes. I believe it would help to curb the spread of the outbreak." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 231, |
| "comment": "I don't think the government should be able to enforce vaccination without some kind of option for exceptions. I do think they should be able to enforce quarantine measures in severe cases though" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 232, |
| "comment": "i do not support the government in that madder" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 233, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do support the government having the authority to enforce these things as they are for the greater good. I support vaccination because vaccinations are only truly effective when a large percent of the population get them as this causes herd immunity. I also support quarantine measures as it slows down the spread of a disease." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 234, |
| "comment": "I don't think the government should ever have the authority yo enforce vaccinations. Americans should not be forced to put something in their body. Enforcing quarantine is a little different. I dont think human rights should be taken away but i can understand enforcing guidelines for quarantine." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 235, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do, as long as it doesn't go too far and the power isn't abused. If it's a serious epidemic, they do need to take serious measures to protect people." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 236, |
| "comment": "I think it should be mandated personally, but freedom of choice is more important. So I don’t think the government should force vaccinations." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 237, |
| "comment": "Yes, governments have a responsibility to enforce basic health and safety standards, even if people who failed high school biology are upset about it. If this is not the role of government, idk what is." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 238, |
| "comment": "During severe epidemics, yes, I do. Sometimes these measures are necessary to protect citizens." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 239, |
| "comment": "No, I believe vaccinations should be a choice and not enforced on the public. Regardless of whether or not it would benefit the person" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 240, |
| "comment": "Yes I think it is the correct thing to do. If a person has a choice if they are allergic then they can refuse." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 241, |
| "comment": "I do not support the government forcing anything upon someone that is Medical. I think they have taken too many things away from our personal health care Journeys. And taking away or forcing medical things onto our own bodily autonomy is a growth overstepping of boundaries that I believe is unacceptable." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 242, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support this. Preventing the spread of transmittable disease is critical to preventing large-scale illness and needless deaths." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 243, |
| "comment": "Yes I do. It keeps the public safe, and stops disease from spreading." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 244, |
| "comment": "Absolutely not. They should stay out of things like that because what happened to \"my body, my choice\" when it suits their narrative. They had no idea about the long term effects of the vaccination because it was made in such a rush and there seems to be a lot of side effects." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 245, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support this. Ideally, the government would have more informed health officials that know what's best for the public." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 246, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government having the authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics, as these actions can protect public health and prevent widespread harm." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 247, |
| "comment": "Yes, I absolutely agree with the government having the authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics. It is an absolutely necessary precaution to prevent high death counts." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 248, |
| "comment": "Yes if there is an emergency like there was with COVID and an epidemic is in progress. People are often stupid and careless and the government needs to step in and make vaccinations mandatory during these circumstances." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 249, |
| "comment": "Yes, the government should enforce vaccination and quarantine measures to ensure the health of the general public. This will also ensure that any outbreaks or deaths caused by disease can be minimized or eradicated completely." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 250, |
| "comment": "Yes I do. I think in extreme cases it may be necessary." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 251, |
| "comment": "Yes because it ensures public health and safety. It prevent people from getting sick, getting worse or dying. It will make for a healthier society." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 252, |
| "comment": "No. I believe it should be a person's personal choice. As everyone saw during the COVID epidemic, the government and agencies continuously lied to the public about the efficiency of the vaccine." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 253, |
| "comment": "I do not support. It takes away the freedom of choice and people can make their decisions based on what works best for them" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 254, |
| "comment": "Yes, because vaccination is a science and science is the way forward and supports modern medicine practices. Immigrants who came to ellis island had to recieve medical checks- if they were unhealthy, they weren't permitted in. If you as an American refuse to accept measures that promote health, you should be kicked out of the country." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 255, |
| "comment": "government mandates enforcing vaccines is vital. anyone non immune compromised should have mandatory vaccinations." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 256, |
| "comment": "yes, at times some people are inconsiderate of others and endanger them." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 257, |
| "comment": "Yes I do. Look at what happened in the past. Vaccination saves lives or prevents more death and cost to us all." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 258, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support this. It is vital to keep people safe." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 259, |
| "comment": "No. I do not support mandatory enforcement of vaccinations. However, I support quarantines which may be necessary to contain an outbreak." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 260, |
| "comment": "Yes. Public health should take top priority in this scenario." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 261, |
| "comment": "Yes. We know vaccines work." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 262, |
| "comment": "No. Nobody should force us to have vaccines. I can see quarantine if something is very contagious. I believe in vaccines myself but to force a substance into our body by mandate is unjust." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 263, |
| "comment": "I don't support them to enforce vaccination. I do support quarantines." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 264, |
| "comment": "No, the government should not have authority to enforce vaccination measures during severe epidemics. The Covid Pandemic brought forced vaccinations during which many people lost their jobs, could not travel, and had other restrictions to their freedom if they refused to get vaccinated. This encroaches on individual freedom and does not take into account that some people may not be able to tolerate the vaccine because of health concerns." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 265, |
| "comment": "I absolutely do not. I believe the government never has the authority to compel anyone in regard to their own body." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 266, |
| "comment": "I believe that no one should be forced to take any vaccinations especially if we don't know how it would affect people's health" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 267, |
| "comment": "Yes. I believe in authority and regulations and think we should trust health authorities." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 268, |
| "comment": "It would depend. If a child is going to a government supported institution, then the government should enforce vaccines. If not, the government should allow the parent to make that decision within reason and under doctor care." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 269, |
| "comment": "Yes, I think the government has sufficient authority to take control, particularly in the event of a dangerous epidemic." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 270, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government having those rights in times of need, like a severe epidemic. In those circumstances we need solid leadership and for people to follow, or the consequence is a mass loss of lives. It is within the governments and us as individuals right to protect our people." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 271, |
| "comment": "Quarantine measures yes. I think that is important as more is found out about the virus." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 272, |
| "comment": "I do not support the government enforcing vaccinations. I think quarantining people when they have been exposed to certain diseases can be effective. You don't want to spread the disease but it's hard to force people to put vaccinations in their body that they don't want." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 273, |
| "comment": "If there is an epidemic then I believe the government should have thatright. As long as health authorities agree, I believe this is an integral step." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 274, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government having an authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics. Such measures can be necessary to protect public health, slow the spread of disease, and prevent healthcare systems from being overwhelmed." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 275, |
| "comment": "I do not support the government mandating any vaccination or quarantine measures during any epidemic as it infringes upon our human rights of liberty and justice. I would not be supportive of any initiative or mandate subjecting individuals to go against their will and better judgment by forcing something upon them without any viable justification." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 276, |
| "comment": "No I don’t support it, only because we the people don’t know what’s in the vaccination. They could tell us anything." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 277, |
| "comment": "Not the way it was done a couple of years ago. People's rights were taken away with no valid reason except to instill fear in the masses for an issue that was not the problem it was portrayed. We live in a free country and have the right to choose if we want or do not want an untested vaccine." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 278, |
| "comment": "This is a tough one. Our nature as the people is to say no. However, do we just let a virus run rampant? If I had to say: Quarantine, yes. Vaccination.. no." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 279, |
| "comment": "I support the government enforcing quarantine measures during a severe epidemic. However, I do not support vaccination requirements. If there is an existing vaccine with evidence to back up, it’s efficacy I would be more inclined to support a vaccine mandate." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 280, |
| "comment": "I absolutely do not support the government having the authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics as this would be unethical. It is not up to the United States government to delegate what medicines I take or whether I want vaccinations. This is entirely my choice and I will not listen a governmental entity that states otherwise as that type of enforcement is tyrannical and not fair and I have never received a vaccine or even a flu shot in 25 years." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 281, |
| "comment": "Yes. You can tell that people will not be able to self regulate as Covid has shown us. We need enforcement from an authority for the best interest of public health matters." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 282, |
| "comment": "I am against it. I believe everyone should have a choice over which vaccines they choose." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 283, |
| "comment": "I do not think the government should have the authority to enforce vaccines or quarantine measures even during severe epidemics. They tried it during COVID and it was a disaster!" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 284, |
| "comment": "The government should make recommendations but not have power to make rules. People can decide for themselves if they want them" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 285, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the goverment having that authority during severe epidemics. public health and safety should take priority in extreme situations, as long as major is based on science and protects individual right as much as possible" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 286, |
| "comment": "Yes if it's in the best interest of the people. I support there being an option for a vaccine, but I don't think it should federally enforced, leave it to the states." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 287, |
| "comment": "To a certain extent. However, if someone has a practical reason not to be vaccinated, such as religious reasons or health concerns, such as an allergic reaction, then they shouldn't be forced to be immunized." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 288, |
| "comment": "Yes. It is important that the government be able to control disease epidemics. They are dangerous and can kill so many people so some entity needs to protect people." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 289, |
| "comment": "No, I do not support this because this goes against our right of freedom. I would not get any vaccination that was made just for an epidemic when cancer that has been around for tens of years still does not have a cure or way to prevent it." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 290, |
| "comment": "I support the government enforcing vaccination and quarantine in severe epidemics to protect public health. While individual freedom matters, coordinated action is necessary to save lives." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 291, |
| "comment": "Arguments for government authority:\r\n\r\nProtects public health when individual choices create collective risks (e.g., rapid spread of deadly diseases).\r\n\r\nHistorical precedent: smallpox vaccination mandates and quarantine laws reduced mortality.\r\n\r\nPrevents healthcare system collapse during severe outbreaks." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 292, |
| "comment": "No I believe that no government should force vaccines that change the DNA of the population of citizens against our wills. I believe that will cull our population if that is allowed. We will be treated like cattle that gets taken to the slaughterhouse." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 293, |
| "comment": "No I do not support it because it infringes on others rights and freedoms and also gives the government the power to enforce rules with any made up and unverified reason they want to." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 294, |
| "comment": "I suppose I do, although my answer might vary given the specifics of the situation. I would really need to know more about the the particulars of the pandemic (vitality, lethality, etc) before giving a definite answer." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 295, |
| "comment": "Yes, the government should be responsible in quelling any pandemics that arise by keeping all the citizens healthy. If the government didn't enforce vaccines and quarantine measures, a pandemic would run amok and cause more needless deaths." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 296, |
| "comment": "I think if the epidemic is severe enough, yes. Especially vaccinations, quarantine measures are a bit trickier. It's well worth it to save the lives of tens of thousands of people." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 297, |
| "comment": "i dont think anyone should be forced to be vaccinated however i believe it is in their right to deny entry to places if the person has no vaccination." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 298, |
| "comment": "I support quarantine measures but not vaccinations. They can require people avoiding certain gatherings or places but I don't think it's fair to require people to put something in their body." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 299, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government having the authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics for the good of all." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 300, |
| "comment": "Yes, during severe epidemics, I support the government having the authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures. These actions are grounded in public health science and are necessary to protect vulnerable populations and prevent healthcare systems from being overwhelmed. Such temporary measures are a responsible use of authority to save lives and restore public safety." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 301, |
| "comment": "no. such authority would be misused, and would quickly spread to totalitarian control in all times, not only pandemics." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 302, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do believe some government intervention is necessary in these situations. Quarantine measures should absolutely be enforceable during a pandemic. For vaccines, since they involve people's bodies and therefore consent, they should only be enforceable in the sense that it is legal to be unvaccinated, but other policies should be set in place so that unvaccinated people do not further spread the disease." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 303, |
| "comment": "Absolutely, since it’s for the public good and ensures that the dangers of deadly disease is minimized and fewer people will die or suffer other harmful long term effects." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 304, |
| "comment": "absolutely not. This is a direct violation of informed consent." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 305, |
| "comment": "No. I think people should be able to choose. Someone might be allergic to vaccines." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 306, |
| "comment": "No, I absolutely don't support government having the authority to enforce vaccines and quarantines measures during pandemics. They have already proven, during Covid, that they don't have the people's best interest in mind. I don't think anyone should ever be compelled to receive a vaccination because it violates basic human rights." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 307, |
| "comment": "no, people should be allowed to say no. always." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 308, |
| "comment": "I do not think that people should be forced to be vaccinated. As far as being quarantined, if the epidemic is severe and they are trying to contain it I can understand the need for that." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 309, |
| "comment": "I support the government having limited authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures. In areas such as hospitals, schools, government offices I believe this would be acceptable." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 310, |
| "comment": "I don't believe people should be forced to have vaccines they don't want. However, they should be banned from public spaces where they might spread disease to others." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 311, |
| "comment": "Yes, during a severe pandemic, such as one that just happened, the government should do more to encourage receiving vaccination. It should be legally required and free of charge and easily accessible country wide. However, at the end of the day, how badly the pandemic will affect people depends on the intelligence of the community largely." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 312, |
| "comment": "I support the government taking action like this. It keeps the public safer and promotes herd immunity." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 313, |
| "comment": "I support quarantine measures to stay safe. I do not support mandated vaccinations. I feel like people should have a choice whether or not to get injected with shots." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 314, |
| "comment": "Yes, but only during a severe pandemic like with Covid. I think if they go too far, they will cause people to turn against them and choose not go get it. We saw that happen towards the tail-end of the covid pandemic and how lots of people did not trust the government and like it was overreach." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 315, |
| "comment": "No I don't support this because the government shouldn't have the power to force anyone to undergo a procedure they don't want or agree with. You are the one who should have the authority to say what you will put in your body and no one should ever have the power to make you do something against your conscience or will." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 316, |
| "comment": "Yes I do. This is a matter of public health so the government should have authority here after careful considerations." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 317, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government having the authority to enforce vaccination and quarantine measures during severe epidemics. Ordinarily, I'd think it crosses boundaries that allow everyone to make the best decision for themselves about this issue. But, during severe epidemics, I'm Ok with it." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 318, |
| "comment": "Yes the government Main focus should be the health of the Public. Especially during epidemics this will ensure that the masses our protected." |
| } |
| ] |
| } |
