VACCINE TOURISM What about the 26,000 who came? Last week's article on "vaccine tourism" begs for more information ("Minnesotans cross state lines for shots," March 6). It touched on some reasons why 15,000 people left the state to get vaccinated and the irrational decision to place older people high on the priority list regardless of risk or health factors, while high-risk younger people were relegated to secondary — or lower — status. But it failed to mention the motivation of the 26,000 people who came here to get vaccinated from other states. Were they seniors who took advantage of the state's prioritization of the elderly? As it is, the vaccine rollout was poorly planned and executed. Those at highest risk should have been at the top of the list regardless of age. Those who were older but healthy should have waited. Yes, older people are also at risk, but they also have the easiest path to avoid the virus. Most of them are retired and have the luxury of not having to go to work to pay their bills. Many can take advantage of special store hours or can just stay home and have supplies delivered. Teachers and even first responders should have taken a back seat to those among us most likely to have negative outcomes. Right after nursing home residents and workers, the next in line should have been the most vulnerable, most of whom are still young and in the prime of their lives.