"Then again, some people must belittle others in order to compensate for their own feelings of inadequacy."
I'll consider the possibility that AK is simply underinformed on this issue, since this is often the case with people who spew at others.
AK, I suggest you visit nvic.org and look particularly at the entries under the petition. You obviously don't realize the number of children who've had reactions to vaccines. I'm thinking maybe you have no children; if so, your input on the topic is pointless.
There are two groups of people on FR who are objecting to Gardasil. The first are the folks who -- like yourself -- apparently object to all vaccines. I have nothing to say to you and them (and yes I'm a father and grandfather) other than the benefit conferred by vaccines over the last 150 years has been truly incalculable. Thanks to vaccinations, we no longer have to worry about yellow fever, or small pox or tuberculosis or polio or any of a number of diseases that maimed, crippled and killed our ancestors. Vaccinations have increased the quality of life in the developed world more than any other development in the history of human civilization.
The second group of folks have concerns specific to Gardasil. It's to that second group (that comprises the majority here, I believe) that I was speaking. I think their concerns are either ill-informed or based heavily on prudery regarding any sexually transmitted disease.
Moves to Vaccinate Girls For Cervical Cancer Draw Fire:
Bills being drafted in some 20 U.S. states that would make a cervical-cancer vaccine mandatory for preteen girls are sparking a backlash among parents and consumer advocates.
TWENTY states! The net is being slammed with news releases, too about how Gardasil 'may' protect against more viruses than first thought. (Wink, wink...nudge, nudge)
Anyone checked their stock?
It went up on the day after the Royal Proclamation was issued.