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Originally Posted by TheyCallMeBruce
I agree with ae118 that children are under the care of the parents and unable to make these decisions on their own until such a time comes. I am speaking about the ones who deliberately avoid vaccinations because of some belief that vaccines can harm them (either by government conspiracy or some other Jenny McCarthy like science).
redforever, I don't see your position as a solution either. We have checks in place for negligent/drunk drivers, and if they choose to continue with that sort of decision, they suffer consequences. You're right, life isn't perfect, but it would be far worse if we didn't have these checks in place. And maybe that's where ae118's suggestion makes the most sense...Mount a strong offensive to educate the public first, set up session for new parents about the benefits of immunization, give them all the information they need and have them make a decision. Likewise, educate those that have chosen to avoid vaccination. If they are still resistant, then they will have to pay for the cost of the care they would receive if they become ill. I understand this would fall into primary health care, but primary health care is provided to people not because they opted out on a life saving treatment.
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That is what I have been saying all along. They should be subject to consequence...and unfortunately, children will also be subject to consequences because of irresponsible parenting.
But to deny health care to someone who is suffering from a primary health problem? Come on!!! And if as you propose, they should now have to pay for that health care...well then, are you willing to let someone die because they were perhaps irresponsible in a life style choice but now are unable to pay for primary health care?
I am not.
I am in total agreement with those people being denied entry to school, being denied employment etc but I will never be in agreement with denying someone primary health care. I simply don't have the stomach for that.