If American Police Can Fire Shots with Impunity, They Should Have No Problem Taking Vaccines to Protect Communities

A recent statement by a Denver police union is leaving the choice of vaccines to the discretion of its officers despite the city's mayor mandating vaccination for all city employees.

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One of the most disturbing images from the killing of George Floyd last May was the lack of masking from the officers that apprehended him. As COVID-19 was on an early wave of destruction, and there were no available vaccinations, Derek Chauvin and his colleagues assaulted and yelled orders at George Floyd while unmasked,…