[Jan_Sobieski]

Good question. Another way to rephrase it is, "Do vaccinations work, or do they not work?" This is the most puzzling thing about the entire argument for vaccinations. It brings many to a foaming rage when you mention concerns with vaccination safety, however if they work so effectively, then why would any vaccinated child be at risk of those not vaccinated?

Why not let families who have faith based concerns "live and let live". Are they protecting us from ourselves?

[wildbill]

Well, we know that all vaccinations aren’t 100% successful. This year’s flu shot, for example, is now rated around 30% successful I hear.

So I can see why the possible ramifications of a growing number of unvaccinated children might pose to others. Measles isn’t as dangerous as some diseases, but small pox and polion are much deadlier by historical standards and have almost been eradicated worldwide.

Most people today don’t remember polio, but I grew up with the danger of polio outbreaks recurring every summer and one year I couldnt go out to play because of the danger.

But you let a large number of folks go unprotected from small pox or polio. and you have a reservoir of folks without any natural protection who could develop it and carry it.

I have a hard time with this because I can see both sides.

[terycarl]

Why not let families who have faith based concerns "live and let live". Are they protecting us from ourselves?

For clarity purposes only, I am a Catholic.

Faith based concerns??? What does that mean??

I won't surmise here with goofey analogies, I'll just wait for your response.