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Originally Posted by Carley
 Interesting! I guess it's difficult for me to comprehend someone thinking "They're poisoning their child. I sure respect that about them!"
As far as "blindly" following medical advice, I still don't think it's clear her friend did not make an informed decision. It's possible she appealed to authority in an attempt to politely end the conversation, similarly to how some people appeal to the APA's statement on breastfeeding when others comment on their choices in breastfeeding. It's equally possible her bottom line is that she respects her doctor's opinion (which is the same as the CDC's, btw). Many people consider their doctor & the CDC "Credible" sources & simply disagree with the opposing argument. That doesn't make them "Blind," that means they have a different opinion. |
....I am now realizing it is pointless to respond to second hand conversations....the bottom line is we were not there, we don't know this person and we have no real idea about the tone of the conversation. I was responding and interpreting the OP's post about the conversation....which said TO ME that her friend had not done any research and was blindly following the doctor's advice. You could be right...perhaps she is well informed and perhaps she isn't...speculating is pointless.I also think that people can think their doctors and the CDC are credible sources of information, however if they still do no other research (and Im not saying this person in question did or didn't...we don't know) IMO that is not being informed. One must put in time to look at ALL sides of an issue pro and con and anything in between.
