Re:More Americans are saying they’re ‘vaxxed and done’
by defgeneric on Monday January 10, 2022 @05:04PM
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> there wasn't any legitimization of "alternative" information
It seems to me this is really the cause far beyond any other factor. The fragmentation and "democratization" of media over the past 15-20 years led to a devaluation of expertise and qualification. It's not so much anti-elitism anymore (although they seem to overlap) but simply that nobody cares what your credentials are, they are no longer necessary to reach a mass audience.
Re:More Americans are saying they’re ‘vaxxed and done’
by KittenInABox on Monday January 10, 2022 @06:44PM
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My understanding is that this was only during the generation that started with the polio vaccine mandates. Because those children got it and were normalized to it, then it became normal subsequently. Prior to that there was indeed massive resistance and skepticism towards the polio vaccine and vaccinations broadly.
(This is also the cycle against seatbelting.)
On the contrary, I think we're at the other extreme. There would be an uproar if people were even forced to work as medics today -- or to do nearly anything at all beyond their own self-interest.
I was forced to be vaccinated as a child to go to school, and there were no exceptions for personal convictions. There was also no uproar. Everyone did it because it was normal and there wasn't any legitimization of "alternative" information.