Quote Originally Posted by Geoff Parkstone View Post
Much as the idea of letting non vaxers go untreated appeals, as Andy says smokers plus alcoholics, the obese, drug takers, people in pub fights, dangerous drivers in accidents etc etc all get treated. The NHS is non discriminatory, so those who chose not to vaccinate are in the same position.

However those who have declined the vax might reasonably be asked why when they turn up at hospital with covid and might be deprioritised in favour of those still in the queue for vax. But it's more admin that the NHS doesn't need.
I stopped my 30+ a day habit over forty years ago but, apart from welcoming the smoking ban in public places, have no axe to grind.
It is interesting though that we tend to lambast smokers, drinkers, druggies, the obese etc but never make the same argument about those who indulge in activities involving the risk of injury such as...footballers, rugby players, cricketers, boxers, horse riders, cyclists, rock climbers etc.
Perhaps the latter are all considered more ‘wholesome’ but ultimately they are life choices that probably put just as much strain on the NHS.