Friday, November 11, 2011

Commenting on "Controversial Precaution" by Amber Scanio

Regarding the post "Controversial Precaution" by Amber Scanio, I believe that making the HPV vaccine mandatory is going to help save women's lives and no amount of stigmatism over the issue should stop the US from making this vaccine mandatory. A large portion of America finds it unsettling to have young girls, that shouldn't necessarily be sexually active, have to get the HPV vaccine which essentially allows girls to be sexually active without the possibility of contracting the human papillomavirus. Many people regard this vaccine as way to promote promiscuity. This is a ridiculous notion, getting the vaccine does not make you suddenly promiscuous, at the end of the day it comes down to morals instilled in people long before they get the vaccine. It is ridiculous to believe that people are going to try to stop young girls from getting this vaccine because they are afraid they will become sexually active, which will in turn put them in jeopardy and may cost young girls their lives. Fear Mongering tactics used by such people as Michelle Bachmann are always going to be around to try to scare people into thinking things, i.e. vaccines, are bad or harmful to the nation, but in reality these vaccines are made specifically to help.

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