Quote (fender @ Aug 23 2021 08:58pm)
what about those between 18 and 30? do they simply not count? also, anti-vaxxers aren't the only ones protected by measures to slow the spread, just like death isn't the only negative consequence of a covid infection. anti-vaxxers still get treated in hospitals, which leads to other surgeries being delayed. unvaccinated children still benefit from not recklessly infecting them, even if their chances of severe complications are relatively low. dangerous mutations are also more likely to develop the faster the virus spreads. yes, as we approach the expected peak of vaccinations, i think it's fair and reasonable to open up as much as possible, but when england caved to UEFA pressure during the euros, that wasn't the case yet. how many needless covid deaths would you say are acceptable to have 67k boo foreign anthems, rather than just 35k?
People between the ages of 18 and 30 are highly unlikely to develop a severe infection or die. They also made a conscious choice to go to a game they knew would have a massive crowd, where they can drink all day before hand and mingle with others, which is the actual cause of spread and not the act of watching a football game outdoors
As a result of the personal choices taken and the economic benefit of having a full crowd it outweighs the negative health implications