Editorial: Why are some in law enforcement resisting COVID-19 vaccines? - Roanoke Times

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought forth shows of bravery and dedication from nurses, doctors and other health care workers.

In a less dramatic way, other essential workers, from supermarket clerks to bus drivers, have stepped up to serve the public at risk to themselves.

But alongside these impressive efforts has emerged a puzzling disappointment — pockets of law-enforcement officers who refuse to get vaccinated. From Los Angeles to Chicago to New York City, a surprisingly high percentage of those who have taken an oath to protect and serve the public are — with the support of their police unions — choosing to put themselves, their fellow officers and the public at risk.

That resistance came to Raleigh, North Carolina, last week. A group of 118 city employees — including 53 police officers and 48 firefighters — has united under the banner of City of Raleigh Freedom to Choose (CRFC).

The group hired Raleigh attorney James R. Lawrence, III, who has presented the city with a 14-page letter threatening legal action. CRFC says that the city’s rules on vaccinations represent illegal discrimination.

Raleigh’s city manager has ordered that all city employees show proof of vaccination or submit to weekly COVID tests and that only vaccinated city employees will be considered for promotion.

source: https://roanoke.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-why-are-some-in-law-enforcement-resisting-covid-19-vaccines/article_8347d0c6-320f-11ec-8eb1-2774ced52a1a.html

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