I don't really see how forcing people to vaccinate is any different than forcing someone to wear a helmet when they ride a bike or motorcycle. Technically, it's my body and I should be able to do whatever I want with it, but legislators have determined there are certain situations where this isn't true - that by making people do certain things, they protect others as well.
By choosing not to vaccinate children, you may be limiting the choices of another child who gets sick and can't do what they want to do while they are ill.
That's true that things like helmets are mandated to protect. But a helmet is guaranteed not to harm the wearer as soon as you put it on. It might be a different story if 1 in a 1000 helmets had a needle poking your head. If vaccines can get to a point where they are 100% effective with no adverse effects, I won't have a problem with them getting mandated. I'm not at all saying "vaccines cause autism" but I'm not sure the "cons" section is completely empty.
But choosing not to vaccinate should be up to the individual as they are the ones responsible for their kids. If they feel a particular vaccination is more of a danger than it should be my choice. A parent shouldn't have to parent their kids so little Timmy down the street has a better life. They should be free to parent them in how they view is the best possible method without fear of retaliation.
Though, out of legitimate curiosity, how would an unvaccinated child pose a risk to a vaccinated child? Shouldn't the vaccinated child be protected from whatever could be transmitted from the unvaccinated child?
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pitbullslyricist ago
What's bad about forced vaccination?
MrHighBrow ago
Choice?
pitbullslyricist ago
I don't really see how forcing people to vaccinate is any different than forcing someone to wear a helmet when they ride a bike or motorcycle. Technically, it's my body and I should be able to do whatever I want with it, but legislators have determined there are certain situations where this isn't true - that by making people do certain things, they protect others as well.
By choosing not to vaccinate children, you may be limiting the choices of another child who gets sick and can't do what they want to do while they are ill.
MrHighBrow ago
That's true that things like helmets are mandated to protect. But a helmet is guaranteed not to harm the wearer as soon as you put it on. It might be a different story if 1 in a 1000 helmets had a needle poking your head. If vaccines can get to a point where they are 100% effective with no adverse effects, I won't have a problem with them getting mandated. I'm not at all saying "vaccines cause autism" but I'm not sure the "cons" section is completely empty.
But choosing not to vaccinate should be up to the individual as they are the ones responsible for their kids. If they feel a particular vaccination is more of a danger than it should be my choice. A parent shouldn't have to parent their kids so little Timmy down the street has a better life. They should be free to parent them in how they view is the best possible method without fear of retaliation.
Though, out of legitimate curiosity, how would an unvaccinated child pose a risk to a vaccinated child? Shouldn't the vaccinated child be protected from whatever could be transmitted from the unvaccinated child?
axolotl__peyotl ago
Bizarre you were downvoted for this.
Looks like the assholes finally showed up.