To Vaccinate or Not

[Shawnna]

To live in a civilized society, one must think of the impact their decisions have on the whole society, not just on their own situation.

I'm just glad most of us still believe in science and make decisions based on science, not the fear mongering that is all too prevalent.

That's a fair point but what if the scientific model is driven by the desire to conquer nature, as opposed to cooperating with it?

You mean like building airplanes?  Afterall, if nature wanted us to fly, we'd have been born with wings.  



Honestly, I believe our health care advances are a blessing that should be shared with all.  Vaccines in particular use the natural immunity one would get if one survives the disease itself so how is that going against nature?  

Perhaps I misunderstood your point.  If so, I apologize.  

I'm a big believer in the public health model and I do not believe one has the right to choose to ignore science if by doing so one puts others more vulnerable at risk of dying.  Unless, of course, you choose to isolate yourself from humanity - then do whatever you want.  But if you want to live within a civilized society, you do have an obligation to not put others at risk because of the choices your make.

Shawnna you use 3 words that raise an eyebrow. "should", "must" and "civilized"

You have no need to apologise despite missing my point. (aeroplane analogy lol)

I am very much a part of humanity, its just that I am very much seeking to detach myself from the tribal rhetoric that you have portrayed in your reply.

My earlier post in this thread conveys my point. (objective experience) Also Jade and Ashim hint towards my viewpoint.

I guess, according to your "beliefs" I am less deserving of a potentially life saving jab in the arse by a life affirming piece of metal (your analogy, not mine).

Furthermore, my interpretation of "life" is clearly different from yours.

Ok.