It's normal to disagree with others. Vaccination is a heavy topic, I'Ve heard all sort of reasons of why people don't get vaccinated. My reason: it can kill me. It's simple, I'm so allergic to so much and anything chemical, there is so much I cannot take if I want to stay alive: No vaccines, no medication, no contraception pill, no anti-biotics. I have to go the all natural route. Of course, I will advocate going all-natural for healing. I also know that many natural remedies can be taken in combination with medication, prescription drugs as it were. I also understand and respect that not everyone takes the same path. My path was set for me before I was out of my mother's womb. I too don't appreciate people in convos I've had in person, who try to convince me to try these things that will kill me and don't seem to get it. It would be stupid to be downvoted for such a thing.
You are utilising your freedom of expression and sharing an experience which has determined your stance on this topic. It will inform and inspire. Why should your voice be made unheard just because it is different than someone else's. You have every right to express yourself.
Regardless whether a person is pro or against vaccines, they have the right to argue their case and on why they think people should or should not take them. We have the right to choose what we inject or don't inject in our bodies. We have the right to choose whether to agree or disagree with a person.
No one has the right to take a person's rights away just because we disagree with them.
As for vaccines, maybe they work for other people, but no one will convince me to kill myself. It's a matter of life and death for me. But I respect everyone who wishes to take them and I respect those who wish not to take them. Everyone has different reasons for either choice. Key word: choice.
Amen and amen. Thanks so much for saying this.
I’m fascinated by your story, and impressed by this rational, level-headed, and well articulated comment.
Followed. Great to hear from you here.
Thanks ;)
I used to not be as level-headed regarding certain things, I used to feel forced because I didn't know how to explain certain things. Younger, I would fall into the trap of justifying myself, looking for validation and approval at every turn. Then, I sort of ran into a narcissist who utilised that very effectively. Since then, I have learnt so much about myself and about respecting my body.
I'm not saying that in person, if confronted with someone who enjoys being difficult, I might not be as calm in expressing myself, but I know myself, I know where I stand, for this at least (and several other things too now). I also know that everybody's journey is different and that there are those who have a talent in articulating arguments well on why something is good for you or bad for you, whereas I am good at sharing stories, and my experiences and what I learnt along the way. That can be as helpful to someone who is searching for answers, which is why today, I share.
Oh, and I followed you too ;)
I couldn't agree more. People should have the choice. If there are people who made an informed choice to vaccinate themselves or their children, that should be up to them and I respect that. If a person chooses for whatever reason not to, it should be respected too. The problem is that people will start screaming 'herd immunity' right away and point their finger at un-vaccinated people during an outbreak of the measles or something else. But the whole idea about herd immunity is still not proven, there are no hard facts that it works or even exists. So maybe if people instead of trying to make others see their point of view by force (as it is done too often), try to educate themselves about this subject, all that finger pointing won't be necessary anymore. I absolutely respect your choice not to kill myself. And I absolutely respect the choices of those who decide to vaccinate their children and themselves. As long as I'm not expected to, I'm happy with that.
Well exactly. Some people will never get it and when it comes to a point where I have to tell a person that getting myself vaccinated is the same as stabbing myself with a knife, I try not to go there and I leave the conversation, because it will take a toll on me and drain my energy. I gave too much energy away already to other people and need to recuperate what I lost. It's not worth arguing sometimes with some people. I've learnt to whom I can talk to about these things and share my point of view and experiences and to whom I should not talk about it and avoid the topic altogether. I've also learnt it's okay to say "I don't wish to discuss this" or "This is private and does no concern you" with anyone asks if I plan on vaccinating my children or anything like that. If people cannot respect me, then they do not deserve to be in my life.
By the way, I gave you a follow. Your blurb intrigues me, I shall have to check out your posts.
haha, thank you. I follow you too :) My latest posts mainly consist of steemfest photos, because there was just so much to cover. But will get back to serious soon :)
Cool.