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To be completely honest: Whenever an individual exhibits an intense aversion towards something vaccine-related, it generally serves as a conspicuous indication

To be completely honest: Whenever an individual exhibits an intense aversion towards something vaccine-related, it generally serves as a conspicuous indication that they possess extremely eccentric tendencies. The majority of us are capable of engaging in typical discussions like the long-term efficacy of vaccines or other mundane particulars, but I have yet to encounter an individual who claims to be "merely asking questions" about vaccines and ultimately DOESN'T prove to be someone with whom I fervently desire to avoid talking to or even be in a room with, let alone someone I would vote into office.

hobotime 3y ago
I'm quiet about spacing my Childs vaccines apart, stopping after the second Covid-19 shot, and not getting the HPV vaccine because I'm monogamous precisely because I know I'd be lumped in with the nutters. Because the poles are so noisy, you won't here from me
- BoxFour 3y ago
  Indeed, your observation at the end there holds true, and it is regrettable. The choices you're discussing lie comfortably within the sphere of normal discourse. I empathize with the fear though: It's hard to find support amongst civilized dialogue without it devolving into conspiracy about governmental machinations or similar notions.
spaceman_2020 3y ago
The problem is that they're clubbing people who were unsure about the Covid vaccine with people who think that all vaccines are bad. That's an absurd stance to take. It's entirely okay to be skeptical of a vaccine that was made at a rapidly accelerated pace and that hasn't been out long enough to know about its long-term causes. You can't apply the same safety profile to the Covid vaccine as you can to, say, the Polio vaccine.
- BoxFour 3y ago
  It’s entirely ok to be skeptical in general! When you wholeheartedly reject evidence that doesn’t support your preconceived judgement, you’re not being skeptical.
tboyd47 3y ago
You must not hang around parents of young children very much.
- BoxFour 3y ago
  I actively avoid parents who are skeptical of vaccines, yes. It’s thankfully not that many people.

hobotime 3y ago

I'm quiet about spacing my Childs vaccines apart, stopping after the second Covid-19 shot, and not getting the HPV vaccine because I'm monogamous precisely because I know I'd be lumped in with the nutters. Because the poles are so noisy, you won't here from me

BoxFour 3y ago
Indeed, your observation at the end there holds true, and it is regrettable. The choices you're discussing lie comfortably within the sphere of normal discourse. I empathize with the fear though: It's hard to find support amongst civilized dialogue without it devolving into conspiracy about governmental machinations or similar notions.

spaceman_2020 3y ago

The problem is that they're clubbing people who were unsure about the Covid vaccine with people who think that all vaccines are bad. That's an absurd stance to take. It's entirely okay to be skeptical of a vaccine that was made at a rapidly accelerated pace and that hasn't been out long enough to know about its long-term causes. You can't apply the same safety profile to the Covid vaccine as you can to, say, the Polio vaccine.

BoxFour 3y ago
It’s entirely ok to be skeptical in general! When you wholeheartedly reject evidence that doesn’t support your preconceived judgement, you’re not being skeptical.

tboyd47 3y ago

You must not hang around parents of young children very much.

BoxFour 3y ago
I actively avoid parents who are skeptical of vaccines, yes. It’s thankfully not that many people.