[Spktyr]

I can't say that I agree with the critics on this one. There's an easy opt-out clause, and it appears to be a safe anti-carcinogen.

[COEXERJ145]

I can't say that I agree with the critics on this one. There's an easy opt-out clause, and it appears to be a safe anti-carcinogen.

Some people see this as the government telling girls to go out and have as much sex as they want. They can't see that this vaccine is a way to reduce a certain type of cancer.

[mewzilla]

There's an easy opt-out clause...

Have you got a link? I'd like to read it :)

...and it appears to be a safe anti-carcinogen.

But it's not a panacea. And boys don't have to get it. Which is why I don't think it should be shoved down parents' throats.

[Ro_Thunder]

I can't say I agree with you giving the state the right to come into MY family unit and take away my parenting rights.

Sure, it's been 'safe' for now --- but what long term studies have there been?

Fortunately, I've got a minimum of 5 years before I have to "opt-out" my oldest. (And, for now, unless something changes, I will).

[ConservativeGadfly]

Like all sexually transmitted diseases (and pregnancy), if the young lady is not exposed, then she won't have the problem, now will she?

Cervical cancer can be the luck of the genetic draw, but this vaccine is specifically to deter cervical cancer from the sexually transmitted HPV.

Ain't it amazing that no matter how "equal" feminists try to convince young women they are and that their equality lies through the bedroom door....the more the good Lord says, "Think again."

Just goes to show you....sinking to the level of equality should hold very few charms for any young lady of substance...or even those young ladies who merely don't have a death wish.

[conservative blonde]

You must be a male. This vaccine is only effective for 3 strains of HPV. There are many more. This vaccine can cause pain at the site of the vaccine and who knows what other symptoms. This vaccine is not needed for girls who do not sleep around. This vaccine must be administered in a series of 3 applications and it must be done every 5 years. I would say nuts to you Gov. Perry. You have no right to tell parents what kind of medical protection to give to their children. I hope the parents in Texas tell Gov. Perry they are not happy with his decision.

[hedgetrimmer]

I can't say that I agree with the critics on this one

Perry is a dictator, not a governor. All the RINOS are the same. This man must be recalled!

[Texas Songwriter]

Thalidomide seemed to be safe too.

[Almondjoy]

The article that I read yesterday didn't mention no opt out clause.. instead it just focused on his ties to the Merek.

Anyways if it has an opt-out clause my concerns have been alleviated.

[luckystarmom]

How about letting the parents choose?

[cricket]

Instead of making this 'mandatory' - save for opt out clause (give me a break) - why not, just offer it as a public health safe-gap; should ANYone want it? No more; no less. . .

Instead, the MO here is a totally obnoxious and repellant show of misplaced power and statism.

Whether safe or 'appears safe'; implementing such, is well beyond the starting point here of whether this should be a 'private/personal' decision. Which is should be. . .unequivically and absolutely. . .