Anti-vaxxers are, at last, facing the full power of the State, and I predict they’ll be losing big time.
The State is Ohio.
And the firepower?
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday announced a novel incentive program for people in his state to get vaccinated — a $1 million lottery.
DeWine, a Republican, said only people who’ve gotten the vaccine will be eligible to win the prize, which will be paid for by federal coronavirus funds.
“Two weeks from tonight on May 26th, we will announce a winner of a separate drawing for adults who have received at least their first dose of the vaccine. This announcement will occur each Wednesday for five weeks, and the winner each Wednesday will receive one million dollars,”DeWine said in a series of tweets. [NBC News]
Screw the free beer bribe – Governor DeWine (R-OH) knows how to get people to the needles. And if you’re young?
While the cash is for Ohioans 18 and older, he also added an incentive for younger residents — they’ll be entered into a drawing “for a four-year full scholarship to any of Ohio’s state colleges and universities, including full tuition, room, and board,” he announced.
I feel like shouting with admiration. The only question is whether it should have been a bigger prize. While Governor DeWine is a bit of a flake when it comes to abortion rights, you have to love this maneuver.
The anti-vaxxers will shrilly whine, but a whole lot of people who’ve been teetering on the edge will jump in for a chance to win some cash.
And it sure seems like the GOP Governors are far more competent than just about any of their brethren in Congress, doesn’t it? Maybe it’s because they have concentrated responsibilities and can’t just mutter that Fred will take care of it for me.
