Originally Posted by
pinniped
It would be horrible for a bunch of reasons - practical, ethical, optics, etc. - if it appears that the rich can buy a fast-track to a vaccine.
The super rich will likely be able to buy the vaccine without any formality. Notice all the various extremely rich people getting easy, quick tests in March and April when there were shortages.
At least this makes it open to more people.
Seriously though, it should be risk and job based with retail employees being one of the first groups.