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by insane_dreamer 556 days ago
> I don't need a government to make up my mind on scientific topics, and neither should you

of course, but you're missing the point being discussed here, which is "why are (some) people vaccine resistant but not resistant to medication in general?"; it becomes an issue when vaccines are _mandated_ (or quasi-mandated through heavy social pressure), because that's when the trust issue comes into play.

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A person who adapts their beliefs just so that they are in opposition to what some official institution is saying is not an independent thinker, but the exact opposite.

It's like when I was thirteen and suddenly thought my parent's interests were really uncool.

The reasons for why immunity to certain diseases is mandated is transparent and easy to understand.

Talk to someone with education in the field, like your doctor, rather than playing the edgelord.

In the abstract I can find the empathy in me to understand the childlike logic behind it, but like I said, zero patience for this bullshit.