02-05-2016, 10:03 AM
So wouldn't a potential answer be to not "force" vaccinations on anyone, but let people know that - going forward - parents would be criminally responsible for any diseases their children gave to others? In other words, if you don't vaccinate your kid for measles, and your kid gives the neighbor's kid (who is too young for vaccinations) measles and that kid dies, then you'd be guilty of involuntary manslaughter?
That seems to balance the rights of those that don't want to be forcibly vaccinated with those who don't want un-vaccinated people causing public health issues. I think it would definitely make people think twice (or three times) about avoiding vaccinations.
Personally, I don't see it as too different from accidentally shooting someone or accidentally hitting someone in a car while drunk - it's a known, dangerous, item, and for something like that, you have to exercise extra vigilance.
That seems to balance the rights of those that don't want to be forcibly vaccinated with those who don't want un-vaccinated people causing public health issues. I think it would definitely make people think twice (or three times) about avoiding vaccinations.
Personally, I don't see it as too different from accidentally shooting someone or accidentally hitting someone in a car while drunk - it's a known, dangerous, item, and for something like that, you have to exercise extra vigilance.
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