Gov. Rick Perry’s chief of staff met with key aides about the human papillomavirus vaccine the same day its manufacturer donated money to his campaign,
So what you are pitching is that Perry sold his soul for six grand in campaign contributions.
You also have to sell the idea that the vaccine is totally useless, if not downright harmful. Then you also have to tell us that Perry has sacrificed his political career for every campaign contribution of $6000 or more or that his campaign is running on sofa cushion money.
Did it ever occur to you that Perry honestly thought that the vaccine to prevent cervical cancer might be a good idea for the millions of sexually active kids who, in the event of getting the cancer would demand the State of Texas pay for their expensive treatment?
I suppose if Perry said "no" to the vaccinations, you would turn around and say that Rick hates women and hopes they get cervical cancer.
Nice!
No, actually it was PERRY who implied strongly that OPPONENTS of mandatory Gardacil vaccinations didn’t care about women dying of cancer! Yes, that’s true. Bob
I think Perry sincerely believed Gardisil was a good vaccine. Perhaps because someone he knew and trusted was presenting the case as their lobbyist.
Given that Perry thought it was a good vaccine and would prevent serious illness and death, he wanted to make it available. But it’s expensive. Who’s going to pay $300? for a vaccine against an STD? My making it a mandate, it would be covered by insuance and available at clinics. This would make it available to those most at risk for future infection.
I don’t think he was right, but I think he had good intentions.