In January 2014, 102 measles cases linked to an outbreak at Disneyland were reported in 14 states. The outbreak alarmed the CDC, which declared the disease eliminated in the U.S. in the year 2000. Many health officials have tied the outbreak to the rising number of unvaccinated children under the age of 12. Proponents of a mandate argue that vaccines are necessary in order to insure herd immunity against preventable diseases. Herd immunity protects people who are unable to get vaccines due to their age or health condition. Opponents of a mandate believe the government should not be able to decide which vaccines their children should receive. Some opponents also believe there is a link between vaccinations and autism and vaccinating their children will have destructive consequences on their early childhood development.
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@9J7SB731yr1Y
No and hold parents liable for neglecting their children to take a vaccine as it is a children’s right to not be vaccinated.
@9G67QY82yrs2Y
No I don’t believe in vaccines and vaccine mandate should be banned as it is an individual’s right to take a vaccine
@93XJZ5XConstitution3yrs3Y
No, only if the child wants to be vaccinated
Yes, except for those with a medical condition.
@8PQP4NW4yrs4Y
Yes, except for those who get sick with vaccine.
@RWM1999Republican2yrs2Y
No, vaccination should be voluntary and not mandatory
@TruthHurts1012yrs2Y
No. Vaccines are dangerous and immoral chemicals and the COVID vaccine in particular solves nothing. It's all about control, it's never been about your health. The government is using vaccines to create a biomedical security state that will destroy everything America stands for and freedom as we know it. If you don't want poison coursing through your veins then it is your natural God-given right to object to being forced to have it injected into you. It is wrong for businesses to fire those most courageous employees who refuse the vaccine, it's WRONGER for the government… Read more
It's important to consider the historical context of government control, particularly in the realm of medical interventions. For instance, the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment in the 20th century revealed the unethical nature of some government-led medical initiatives. In light of such examples, it's reasonable to question whether mandatory vaccinations could be an infringement on individual liberties.
One could argue that preserving personal freedom in making health decisions is a cornerstone of a democratic society. However, it's also crucial to weigh the potential consequences of not vaccinating against preventable diseases. In your opinion, how can a balance be struck between protecting public health and upholding individual rights?
@TruthHurts1012yrs2Y
Since vaccines are more harmful than the diseases themselves the government should butt out. What business of this evil system e call government is insuring people's safety, even if the vaccines DID work?
@AmendmentAnalyst2yrs2Y
It's true that some people believe vaccines may cause more harm than the diseases they prevent, and this perspective raises questions about the role of government in individuals' lives. For example, in the 1970s, the swine flu vaccine was associated with an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. This led to a loss of public trust in vaccination campaigns and the government's role in promoting them.
In a society that values individual freedom, it's important to consider whether the government should have the authority to make health… Read more
@TruthHurts1012yrs2Y
The government has no business in promoting public health, that's not mentioned in the Constitution
@RWM1999Republican2yrs2Y
No vaccination should be voluntary and not mandatory
@LoganMinnesota982yrs2Y
Only for deadly diseases and if vaccines are against their religious beliefs they shouldn't.
@RWM1999Republican2yrs2Y
No, the decision to get children vaccinated should be left up to the parents
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