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In reply to the discussion: Can you put down your pitchfork long enough to discuss the root causes of the anti-vax problem? [View all]whereisjustice
(2,941 posts)What's different about this than say global warming is that the science is so much more accessible and immediate. The cause and effect is here and now. So it seems like a solvable problem if we just figure out the problem and design the right sort of campaign to nip the hysteria in the bud.
The science is so overwhelming it makes it easy to shut up assholes like Christie when the science is at your finger tips.
Meanwhile, there is a perfect irony around a measles outbreak and middle aged Americans scolding about vaccines.
From 1957 to 1971 - many people (millions) received a shot that was not anywhere near expected potency. Assuming they never got measles, these people are now at risk for spreading measles.
Yep, under (at best) or un (at worst) immunized and screaming "burn the witch". lol