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Saint_Genet | karma 2148 | avg karma 10.79 · 2021-08-23 08:54:09

I guess the US military can now mandate it as they've said they will. Time to see how many of the people posting on social media that they'd rather take a dishonorable discharge will follow through.

giantg2 | karma 18870 | avg karma 1.42 · 2021-08-23 08:59:10

It's more likely that people eligible for retirement will take it earlier than they originally planned. That's basically what we're seeing in return to office attrition.

eli | karma 29331 | avg karma 3.14 · 2021-08-23 09:02:10

They could have made it mandatory for the military regardless of full approval. This just makes it easier.

Maxburn | karma 709 | avg karma 1.9 · 2021-08-23 09:13:07

That backfired with anthrax.

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2003/12/judge-or...

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eli | karma 29331 | avg karma 3.14 · 2021-08-23 09:36:48

Arguably, but they were reportedly getting ready to give the order either way.

ibejoeb | karma 4553 | avg karma 3.31 · 2021-08-23 09:06:30

It will likely be a medical separation.

giantg2 | karma 18870 | avg karma 1.42 · 2021-08-23 09:09:22

Only if they have a medical reason that prevents vaccination. Which is unlikely considering the number of vaccines already required.

zip1234 | karma 2460 | avg karma 2.5 · 2021-08-23 09:26:03

Unlikely unless there is a legit medical reason not to take it. Not taking the vaccine would directly affect readiness.