Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is it ethical to have pickup and delivery services available during the coronavirus pandemic?
Position2 of 2
No, it isn't ethical to have pickup or delivery services during the coronavirus pandemic
Argument2 of 2

Pickup and delivery services increase the chance of spreading the coronavirus

Using pickup and delivery services puts yourself and others at risk for spreading the coronavirus.

The argument

Utilizing pickup and delivery services during a global pandemic is unethical because it puts people in potential danger of catching or spreading the coronavirus to others. If the item being delivered or picked up isn't essential to the person, they should refrain from using those services. Food delivery services such as Doordash, Postmates, and Uber have become more popular during the global pandemic. Despite all precautions to keep delivery drivers safe and sanitary, there is still a chance of those employees spreading the disease to customers or other employees.

Premises

[P1]Using pickup and delivery services during a pandemic puts people at risk of catching or spreading the coronavirus, so non-essential items don't justify that risk. [P2] Food delivery services grew more popular during the pandemic, but despite precautions to keep drivers safe there remains a real chance employees spread the disease to customers or other workers. [C] Because pickup and delivery services increase the chance of spreading the coronavirus, it isn't ethical to have them available during the pandemic.

Counter-arguments

Delivery and pickup services should be available during the coronavirus pandemic so those employees are able to get paid. Many drivers use a no-contact delivery method, so they do not interact with customers face to face. Keeping these services available stimulates the economy and allows people to continue working.

Rejecting the premises

[Rejecting P2] Essential employees rely on their job to survive, even during a global pandemic.