Commentary Issues such as health care, education, and foreign policy typically dominate the discourse at the beginning of a federal election campaign. We are not in a typical campaign, however. As we near the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, it isn’t surprising yet still remains odd that an issue such as mandatory vaccinations would be at the top of the agenda. Parties, pundits, and activists are all working to set traps and score points with this singular and divisive issue. While we haven’t yet drifted into the realm of truly forced medical procedures yet, we are moving in that direction. Legislation is being proposed and drafted that coerces people through restrictions on employment eligibility and travel. Private enterprise is encouraged to take part as we see sporting events demanding proof of vaccination while theatres and restaurants mull imposing similar requirements on their patrons and staff. While the concept of …