These authoritarians are violating the first amendment as well in their attempt to allow religious exemptions “if we have to”. Hope they all swing.
https://mynorthwest.com/3107308/rantz-email-shows-covid-religion-exemption-written-disqualify-staff/?
Rantz: Email shows COVID religion exemption intentionally written to disqualify staff
Governor Jay Inslee’s office drafted an exemption form intended to disqualify as many staff as possible from avoiding his COVID vaccine mandate. As written, if staff took an antacid from a doctor, it would disqualify them from receiving a religious exemption. In fact, the original intent was only to offer a religious exemption “if we have to.”
Inslee is forcing tens of thousands of Washington employees to receive the COVID vaccine, even if they don’t need it or want it yet. The governor’s proclamation applies to state workers, health care workers, and school staff, regardless of age, risk factors, or recent COVID diagnosis. If they do not take the vaccine, they will lose their jobs and be ineligible for unemployment. Employees can avoid the vaccine with a religious exemption. But emails reveal Inslee’s office drafted the policy to disqualify nearly everyone who seeks it. The policy shows a shocking animus towards religion.