Posts by slmommy

Quote: Originally Posted by AbbyGrant  It does matter in the context of this thread which was started to try to understand where some of the contempt comes from.  I think some people who choose to vaccinate feel...

Quote: Originally Posted by AbbyGrant  I think those mean/offensive things are part of the history and reason for some of the resentment and contempt.     But I think the Slate article...

  ETA - Sorry, I didn't realize Menactra is approved for after 9months and other brands after 2 years.   In Brazil, there is a different vax for Men C at 3,6,9 months I believe. 

I don't know if I'm technically a non-vaxer, but can I play?   1. Not religious 2. Government - ugh, centerish I suppose. 3. My faith in western med is faltering more and more because of my own health issues. Maybe I am...

... I didn't really mean for this thread to be about the mean/offensive things each side says to each other.   I wanted to talk more about the history and reasons behind the very strong hatred of non-vaxers, and also where is...

Abby, I'll buy that. I'm sure there is plenty of hurtful judgements by non vaxers on vaxers, on these boards or depending on the group you hang with IRL.   I think it would be harder to find examples in mainstream media. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by littlec  People hate on and demonize non-vaxers because they are worried about their children. In my expereince, the rabid pro-vaxers genuinely believe most VPD's to be deadly to...

Quote: Originally Posted by stik  Is slate part of the mainstream media now?   In my 14 years on parenting boards, the vaccine debate has raged along a small patch of well-trodden ground with few...

Quote: Originally Posted by kathymuggle  I think that is because the cornerstone of Non-vaxxing is parental choice.  Hence we are tolerant of those who choose differently.     The cornerstone of...

Can we please not get off focus...    I know you had reasons taximom5, but I think mentioning those words just gives fodder to those who would like to hate and not discuss.    I would like to know if people...