Feedback on Facebook conversation.

[th3w01f]

OK, I know many of you don't give a shit about Facebook and I don't really either. I find it fun to interact randomly with people who don't necessarily agree with me but that's about it.

To set the tone, my wife and I agree with vaccinating our children.

That being said I'm curious what you think about some recent posts by a family member and their friends during a conversation about whether people should vaccinate their children.

"Dr's orders today were: no play dates with anti-vaxers until *** old enough to get his measles shots in 6 months" ... OK fair enough but the term anti-vaxers felt very derogatory to me.

"Good move. Sucks that we've come to the point that you have to ask about parents's medical philosophy before you can let your kid play w/ theirs." ... Here's where we start crossing the line but the next one took the cake.

"I have always thought there should be a rubbery bracelet that kids wear in a distinctive color that let's other moms know that they do or don't vaccinate. Like how Livestrong and yellow bracelets were synonymous 10 years ago." .

... Or so I thought

"I think the problem is the weakening of the heard rather than pinpointing specific unvaccinated kids. Thanks to the anti-vax movement, everyone (including the vaccinated) are at risk because of the decrease in heard immunity."

Now I feel like I'm talking to a supremacist movement. Not that I thought liberals were anything but that but WOW.

[Justin]

Now I feel like I'm talking to a supremacist movement. Not that I thought liberals were anything but that but WOW.

Herd immunity is a scientifically verifiable phenomenon, and one of the best reasons for why vaccinations should be as widespread as possible.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herd_immunity

I'm sorry if science hurts your feelings. Maybe you can hug it out with Jenny McCarthy.

[Bailey Guns]

I've vaccinated myself against Facebook interactions.

[tmleadr03]

Facebook and vaccines. Joy.

[Gman]

I've vaccinated myself against Facebook interactions.

I just isolate myself from the carriers.

I also don't understand how someone says they don't really care...but then create a thread to discuss their outrage.

[KevDen2005]

Herd immunity is a scientifically verifiable phenomenon, and one of the best reasons for why vaccinations should be as widespread as possible.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herd_immunity

I'm sorry if science hurts your feelings. Maybe you can hug it out with Jenny McCarthy.

I don't care what Medical Science has proven or done for us. Jenny McCarthy knows!

[68Charger]

Herd immunity is a scientifically verifiable phenomenon, and one of the best reasons for why vaccinations should be as widespread as possible.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herd_immunity

I'm sorry if science hurts your feelings. Maybe you can hug it out with Jenny McCarthy.

For the record, I don't agree with Jenny McCarthy, I'm just a critical thinker...

Given your argument for herd immunity, those children that are not immunized SHOULD be surrounded by children who are... Your suggestion to treat them like lepers will cause them to herd together and proliferate the disease...

Herd immunity isn't a "phenomenon", it's just an application of statistical analysis... But you make a giant leap when you assume those that are immunized will contract the disease... This will also further the cause of those who don't believe in them... Because your actions show you don't believe they work, either.

[Great-Kazoo]

Simple answer, Eugenics

Instead of bracelets, why not something original and novel like say YELLOW STARS! That will help identify those disease carrying kids, real quick like.

[Gman]

Simple answer, Eugenics

Instead of bracelets, why not something original and novel like say YELLOW STARS! That will help identify those disease carrying kids, real quick like.

Tattoos on the forearms, maybe?

[Great-Kazoo]

Tattoos on the forearms, maybe?

i'd prefer closer to the wrist. less chance of covering it up with long sleeves. MMMMMM maybe FB can provide some input.