Hello Community,
I understand why people think they should be able to decide what happens to their body or their childs body, this is a thing, people have beliefs and fears, Some people do not trust the system, some people have reasons, Some people are just scared of side effects, so it makes sense that someone would say "This is my life, my child, my decision."
But then , It is not always just about you, That is where the problem starts to get complicated.
Because when it comes to things like vaccines or preventive care,your decision does not just affect you or your child. It can actually affect people around you. For example if someone does not vaccinate their child and that child gets sick they could spread it to other people kids, and not everyone has the option to “just protect themselves.” Some people have weak immune systems, some are too young, and some can not take certain vaccines for medical reasons.
So now it is not just a personal choice. It becomes a problem for the community.
I think there has to be a balance. I do not think i like the idea to force people to do things because that can make them resist more, People do not like being controlled especially when it comes to decisions , When you force something on people they start pushing back
It is like driving rules, You cannot just say "I do not believe in traffic lights" and drive however you like, You cannot do that because your actions can put people in danger, It is the same with vaccines.
There should be some responsibility that comes with freedom.
If someone chooses not to get vaccinated I think there should be some limits around that decision, maybe they should not be able to go to public places during outbreaks, Maybe they should take precautions to make sure they are not putting others at risk. It is not about punishment, It is about being responsible.
Also, I feel like education plays a very big role here, a lot of people make these decisions based on misinformation or fear, if people actually understand how preventive care works, the benefits, the risks, and the real facts, a good number of them might make different choices, Not all, but definitely some.
At the end of the day I do not think this is an issue.
It is not as simple as saying "let everyone do whatever they want" or "make everyone do the thing." Both of those options have problems, one can put people in danger. The other can feel like oppression.
For me the best approach is somewhere in the middle, people should still have a voice and a choice, as in they should also understand that their choices affect others, because in a society, we are all connected whether we like it or not.
So yes people should have some freedom, but not, to the point where it puts others at risk. That is where the line should be drawn.
