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procon

(15,805 posts)

15. I believe your question sucks.

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Tue Jan 10, 2017, 05:32 PM

Jan 2017

Even as a poorly conceived effort at sarcasm, it's just wrong on so many levels. I grew up in an era before vaccines were in wide use, back in the day when little kids still contracted polio... ever go to visit a child locked in an iron lung? My sister barely survived measles with impaired vision and hearing loss, my brother still has the scars from a severe case of chickenpox.

It's not a joking matter.

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Do you believe the benefits of vaccination outweigh the costs? * [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 OP

I voted yes, but there isn't even a question, really. HassleCat Jan 2017 #1

There is one thing that is forgotten in this debate Angry Dragon Jan 2017 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 2017 #3

I am sorry ............. when did he get his vaccine?? Angry Dragon Jan 2017 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 2017 #17

I am sorry you and your family had to go through this Angry Dragon Jan 2017 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 2017 #31

I read a fascinating book about the anthrax vacinne used in the first gulf war citood Jan 2017 #5

Probably because it's wrong. Act_of_Reparation Jan 2017 #13

Um, costs? Are you implying something besides the dollar value of vaccinations? LonePirate Jan 2017 #4

The poll speaks for itself. It's unanimous. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #6

So, this was just for attention? nt procon Jan 2017 #16

Why would you impugn a stranger's motives? DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #18

You first. nt procon Jan 2017 #19

Whose motives did I impugn? DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #21

There are potential costs citood Jan 2017 #7

I did not perceive it that way. Also, there is an asterisk next to "costs?*" that hints at risks. TheBlackAdder Jan 2017 #30

Absolutely. I'm old enough to remember the polio outbreaks and went to school with kids Arkansas Granny Jan 2017 #8

My dad's sister died in childhood too. hunter Jan 2017 #20

Odd that you used polio as an example. KamaAina Jan 2017 #9

If you grew up in the early 50's you remember polio. longship Jan 2017 #10

I remember polio. SwissTony Jan 2017 #29

As a polio survivor cyclonefence Jan 2017 #11

Thank goodness for Dr. Jonas Salk - and the Polio vaccine... asiliveandbreathe Jan 2017 #14

I believe your question sucks. procon Jan 2017 #15

I find it sad that you would impugn the motives of a fellow denizen of this board. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #22

Buck up buttercup. You 'sad' doesn't come close to the disgusting insinuation procon Jan 2017 #24

There you go again DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #25

My brother had polio at age 5 katmondoo Jan 2017 #26

Lead & Mercury? Our water exposes us to more. One gets more exposure touching fake silver jewelry. TheBlackAdder Jan 2017 #27

I had to choose "Yes" rock Jan 2017 #28

At the pedatric office where I work, the current... 3catwoman3 Jan 2017 #32