Flu Shots

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This is a very good and robust debate. I have heard commentors say that people working with seniors should be required to have there shots. The question I would ask is , if the seniors have had there shot and the vaccine provides such good protection then why should it matter if there health provider has had the shot?
I don't care if people get there shot or don't. That is an individuals choice. What I object to is the fear mongering. I also object to the vilification and derision heaped on people who make a educated decision one way or another about there own body. I was having a conversation with a person about this topic and the lady ranted on about " those people" who don't get there flu shot. It was funny when at the end of her rant she asked if I had in fact had my flu shot. She was so embarrassed. What this conversation made me realize was how powerful the media was in making people think a certain way. Frankly it's scarey how easy it is to take a segment of our population and turn them into a boogeyman.

Jus remember this when it's something you like or do or believe in that gets targeted. It's always easy point at the other guy