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Ron Paul’s policy on mandatory vaccinations

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Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

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Ron Paul’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “. By ceding the principle that individuals have the right to make their own health care decisions, supporters of mandatory vacci...” ‐ronpaulinstitute.org

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Ron Paul voters

Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 422 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “The Libertarian Party of California's Executive Committee has voted to endorse the referendum to overturn SB277, the mandatory v...” ‐independentpoliticalreport.com

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Very strongly agree

No

Paul's libertarian philosophy would lead him to oppose government mandates on personal health decisions, including vaccinations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Regardless, this should be decided at the state level

Paul is a strong proponent of states' rights and would likely support this approach, which leaves the decision up to individual states. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

Paul would likely support this approach, as it encourages personal responsibility and informed decision-making without government mandates. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

While Paul might see the logic in this compromise, his libertarian beliefs would likely lead him to oppose any government mandates, even those tied to public health crises. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

While Paul might see the logic in this compromise, his libertarian beliefs would likely lead him to oppose any government mandates, even those tied to public services. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

While Paul might support exceptions for religious beliefs, he would not support a government mandate requiring vaccinations in the first place. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children

Paul would likely disagree with this statement, as it implies a level of government intervention in personal health decisions that he would not support. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Ron Paul is a libertarian and believes in minimal government intervention. He would not support a government mandate requiring children to be vaccinated. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Paul would likely disagree with this statement, as it implies a level of government intervention in personal health decisions that he would not support. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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