No vaccine card, no entry

Re “UC’s vaccine policy is a model,” Opinion, July 17

I agree with Nicholas Goldberg on the University of California system’s vaccine mandate.

To take it a step further, I am tired of seeing everyone else put through the wringer because some people do not want to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Another lockdown would devastate California.

The state should prohibit unvaccinated people inside public gathering places such as restaurants, stores, concerts and sporting events. If you don’t show your vaccine card, you don’t enter. If you have a doctor’s note stating you should not be vaccinated, you wear a mask; otherwise, stay home.

Why should vaccinated Californians suffer because some people do not want to be responsible? Mark Crittenden

Sherman Oaks

Re “Masked up and miserable again,” letters, July 18

I have a message to the letter writers who expressed resentment over having to wear masks indoors even though they’ve been vaccinated.

To me, the rationale appears simple: We cannot trust those who haven’t been vaccinated to wear masks. Thus, we must all wear them to help avoid further deaths.

I consider it a small sacrifice.

Judy Melton Pasadena

One letter writer suggested a surcharge on health insurance premiums to help encourage COVID vaccinations.

I have a better idea. How about if the unvaccinated are denied coverage for COVID-related illness? Let them pay out-of-pocket for hospitalizations.

Enough with the carrot; it’s time to break out the stick.

John Knox Costa Mesa