Mom, I can understand your being put off by comments focusing on a such a small part of your post. However, you've gotta realize how jarring it is to come across this kind of thing in the middle of what is usually intelligent and insightful dialogue.
I know you don't see it this way, but vaccine skepticism is, to us, at a similar level as 9/11 truth or faked moon landings. When you nonchalantly say things like this, it's hard to not respond. I'm especially impressed with 2006 for being able to approach this so gently. It reminds me of how I'm impressed with my dad for getting along so well with a Mormon.
It's sad that what would otherwise be an interesting and thought-provoking piece is tainted like this. Every time it happens, I try my best to look past it and move on, but it's not easy to ignore. I didn't want to be the one to stand up and say this, but yes, it's quite justifiable for this to be the only thing one takes away from your response.
PS, thanks for raising me to have an open mind, think for myself, and not be bound by the views I grew up with. It seems to have worked. :)
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Date: 2010-07-09 09:39 am (UTC)I know you don't see it this way, but vaccine skepticism is, to us, at a similar level as 9/11 truth or faked moon landings. When you nonchalantly say things like this, it's hard to not respond. I'm especially impressed with 2006 for being able to approach this so gently. It reminds me of how I'm impressed with my dad for getting along so well with a Mormon.
It's sad that what would otherwise be an interesting and thought-provoking piece is tainted like this. Every time it happens, I try my best to look past it and move on, but it's not easy to ignore. I didn't want to be the one to stand up and say this, but yes, it's quite justifiable for this to be the only thing one takes away from your response.
PS, thanks for raising me to have an open mind, think for myself, and not be bound by the views I grew up with. It seems to have worked. :)