Reply #16: Well, it did turn out to be an accurate prediction

[Ms. Toad]

thirteen minutes later.

I do wish we could have a respectful, productive discussion.

Unfortunately, anytime anyone suggests that even though vaccinations are essential and have their proper place, not all vaccinations are equal and not every vaccination should be mandatory, the suggestion is followed very quickly by a post like this: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=222x55563#55573 (This one is actually very mild compared to most of the condescending rhetoric that has been thrown at me whenever I suggest that the decision to vaccinate your child is no different than any other medical decision you must make for them - and that one has an obligation to engage one's brain rather than blindly holding out one's child for every vaccination that comes along.)