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Trump energizes the anti-vaccine movement in Texas
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Fulminator
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Will they believe us when their children start contracting terrible illnesses?
Let's hope it doesn't come to that
Let's hope it doesn't come to that
Is there anything that can convince them? Aside from massive outbreaks of disease? They don't believe existing science, and I think they'll dismiss any studies done now.
None of this makes sense. Nobody benefits from this. Except politicians trying to gain favor I guess? It makes zero sense otherwise.
None of this makes sense. Nobody benefits from this. Except politicians trying to gain favor I guess? It makes zero sense otherwise.
Tal Shiar Agent
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Get ready for mutated strands of previously preventable illnesses that tear through the population.
DontBeThatGuy
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I wonder how those parents apart of a measles outbreak are feeling. Did they learn a damn thing?
It should be mandatory at this point.
The problem is it even affects those who do vaccinate their children. With herd immunity and it'll make outbreaks more frequent as all vaccines aren't 100% effective. Thankfully our pediatrician just told all his patients that you have to follow the vaccination schedule or find another doctor.
There has been more then one family to hit the news that went from anti-vaccine to pro requirement after losing a child to these diseases. Ignorance is bliss until it hits home.
They'll blame the foreigners. It happens every single time.
The lives of a substantially large part of the population rely on herd immunity.. If one of these viruses/diseases mutates it could be really bad news.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Let the diseases thrive I guess. They have more intelligence and a sense of self preservation than their host organisms at this point so why not. Survival of the "not a moronic cunt".
I understand the point you were trying to make, but there's nothing "awesome" about autism. It's not "awesome" for the person who has it or for the families that live with it every day. I wouldn't wish my brother's autism on anyone. I'm not anti-vaccine, since there doesn't seem to be any evidence that vaccines do cause autism, but if there was, I damn sure would feel differently.
Jailer of Hope
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Being pro-life only applies to the unborn, I guess.
astroturfing
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well of course, what negative thing doesn't he energize?
the man is twisted beyond belief. America has a fucking anti-vaxxer as the PRESIDENT.. unfathomable. unacceptable really.
the man is twisted beyond belief. America has a fucking anti-vaxxer as the PRESIDENT.. unfathomable. unacceptable really.
TheAtomicPile
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It seems like you're fortunate enough to not have to associate with anti-vaxers. Lucky you.
If you talk to them, you will learn that not only do vaccines cause autism, not only are they ineffective at preventing the illnesses they were designed for, but they are directly responsible for the recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Just like what we saw with "fake news"; if you ever get caught red-handed looking stupid, just scream "No, you!" at the top of your lungs over and over.
It's truly baffling to me just how anti-science, anti-medicine, and anti-fact not only Trump is, to a historic degrees, but to all his followers as well.
Vaccines cause autism. Climate change is a Chinese hoax. The news is fake. Russia is our friend. Three million people voted illegally. Crime rates have gone up. Never forget the tragedies of Bowling Green and Sweden.
We are in the straights of a powerful wave of anti-intellectualism.
But it's best to remember, Trump is the symptom of this, not the root of the problem. He's just the perfect president for a lot of very dumb, very ignorant, and very self-centered people.
Vaccines cause autism. Climate change is a Chinese hoax. The news is fake. Russia is our friend. Three million people voted illegally. Crime rates have gone up. Never forget the tragedies of Bowling Green and Sweden.
We are in the straights of a powerful wave of anti-intellectualism.
But it's best to remember, Trump is the symptom of this, not the root of the problem. He's just the perfect president for a lot of very dumb, very ignorant, and very self-centered people.
Napoleonthechimp
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Fuck! I hate these people and what the fucking bell-end in the WH is doing. When all this is done with he'll be one of the most hated presidents of all time.
BreezyLimbo
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Darwinism dictates that these people will be wiped out because of the lack of vaccines right?
Except that allowing the viruses to exist gives them a chance to mutate, grow stronger, and make CURRENT vaccines ineffective.
So not only are they putting their own dumb lives in jeopardy, we all may pay the price eventually should a strain of viruses mutate or grow resilient enough.
psychowave
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Right? These people would rather have a dead kid than an autistic one.
And this. Your children won't be safe even if you vaccinate them.
Vigilant Walrus
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Problem is that many innocent people are going to pay for their stupidity- including their own children.
RandomExpletive
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How can people possibly be this stupid/misinformed?! Gods sake I feel so bad for these children (and all their classmates)
TheAtomicPile
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So you're unaware that herd immunity is a man-made government propaganda myth designed to indoctrinate parents, allowing the Illuminati to inject mysterious poisons directly into our children?
Really need to do your research, bub.
OriginofHysteria
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The mental gymnastics these people play. You want the right to choose but you would think give a woman the right to choose to get an abortion. You care more about aborted fetuses than your own damn kid's well being. Am I missing something here? I feel like I'm taking crazy pills.
Taking many other innocent children with them and endangering many others by resisting herd immunity.
I guess I got a bit triggered. It just bugs me when people treat autism like it's not a big deal, since it's had such a huge affect on my family.
That's par for the course. You must have this unwanted baby, but we won't increase funding to the foster care system. It's a mental health issue not a gun issue, but we won't increase funding to mental health programs. And so on and so on...
BreezyLimbo
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Hrmm.
aspaceman55
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George Washington
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Lies, conspiracy theories, and narcissists are nothing new.
Yet I am disturbed by the lack of critical thinking within our society.
Next 4 years:
A Fish Aficionado
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That's Andrew Wakefield.
BlueTsunami
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The decline of an empire. This right here.
They still have a choice, but the facts BEHIND the choice are outright lies and fabrications and discredited reports.
So a parent that hears from a friend that "vaccines cause autism" can make a "choice", but one based on faulty information that is spreading like wildfire.
Secret_asian_man
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These people are stupid as fuck.
hockeypuck
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Not sure why US pediatricians are all up in arms about anti-vaccination. Taking care of sicker patients always pays more, which would definitely help the lowest-paid specialty in this profession.
Zoe
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Living patients will bring in more profit than dead ones.
hockeypuck
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A Fish Aficionado
I am going to make it through this year if it kills me
TheAtomicPile
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That's Andrew Wakefield.
Our hero. Can't believe the government and big-pharma tried to discredit him with lawsuits and slander to cover up their pro-vaccine lies.
Gonna go out and buy 6 more copies of Vaxxed to show support.
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