Fans reacted strongly on social media, many expressing feelings of discrimination or an invasion of privacy.
Readers responded with over 250 comments on social media. Here are some of the responses we received:
“It will be just a matter of time before you will have to show vaccination records to enter a grocery store or gas station. Sad times for the good ole USA, soon to be the USSA!” - Tom Cobaugh
“Sounds like they’re bribing people if you get the vaccine you get a cheaper ticket.” - Delena Collins Moore
“How is this not discrimination and what about the COVID survivors who are better than those vaccinated and are part of the heard immunity.” - Tracey A Wullkotte-Wurzelbacher
“MLB is all on board for no ID voting yet they are promoting this gross invasion of privacy? All while a majority of teams are preparing for a second straight money losing season. I’d call that major league stupid, no pun intended.” - Stephen Jaynes
“Whatever happened to HIPAA laws and people staying out of your medical records because it’s none of their business...???” - Christina Craig
“Unreal. No one should agree to show a personal health record to anyone and I can’t believe this is being used as a business booster.” - Tina Wall Moore
“Good for them. Being responsible.” - Sue Sam Baker Welch
“Ridiculous. Hey...I don’t smoke, I take care of my immune system, exercise and take vitamins. Can I get a deal too?” - Sandra Ryan Brown
“You can keep your $10 tickets.” - Kelly Gilbert Love
“Why not give tickets to us folks that had to go to work everyday of the pandemic.” - Rodney Lee
Cincinnati Reds fans can buy $10 tickets if they show their COVID-19 vaccination cards at Great American Ball Park ticket windows.
Posted by Journal-News on Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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