[Froufrou]

I went to the site and saw adverse side effects of headache, pelvic inflammatory disease, bronchospasm and asthma during the first 1-15 days. I don't like that!

I've always thought they've known for eons that cancers [all] are caused by viruses. Red, your arguement caveats the whole reason the GOP is 'supposed' to be different from the 'rats, that we're 'supposed' to be anti-big govt.

It's not as if there's an epidemic as with other mandatory immunizations.

[MadIvan]

The distinction has to be made - is a disease providing a clear and present danger to public health; namely, can one walk into a room and give everyone bird flu? If so, then yes, mandatory vaccinations are permissable as it is preventing the community from being wiped out.

In this case, it's more difficult to catch, and there is an element of choice in catching it (one doesn't HAVE to have sex). By all means, the vaccine should be available. If the Governor had gotten the drug companies to give a discount, he should be applauded - but that's not what he's doing.

Regards, Ivan

[Red Badger]

Suppose, one day there is a 'discovery' of a "Gay Gene" and there is a vaccination that will pre-empt its activation before adolescence sets in. Would the Left have a hissy fit if the Governor of any state mandated its use before Middle School?............