Another Rant about Vaccines

I decided at the beginning of season 15 of The View that I'd watch the show to see what the co-hosts are up to. Believe it or not, I want to give the program a good review. I am a friendly watchdog. I have compliments for Barbara and Elisabeth, and I think Sherri might be a wildcard. She has frequently made statements without thinking first. But I see a glimpse of maturity. Joy and Whoopi are a part of the "over-the-hill gang." Whoopi is stuck in her ways of doing things; Joy is stuck in her ways of thinking.

On the other hand, who is full of life when the co-hosts parade out everyday at the beginning of the show? Barbara Walters. I would love to have half her pep or her spunk. Yes, she gives thoughtful answers, too thoughtful sometimes; she can be difficult to read. But Barbara doesn't talk to hear herself talk or to get the last word or to impress the audience.

Believe it or not, I tend to be "liberal" in my politics, but I don't follow a particular party line. I often find myself siding with Elisabeth on practical matters, and matters of the heart.

I lay the groundwork for today's bitch. Joy the liberal doesn't veer away from her political party. What's worse is that she doesn't question the "experts." She has found a safe way to think: don't you dare consider criticizing the powers that be.

We revisited "vaccines" again on today's show. One "Hot Topic" was the dangerous level of arsenic that is found in applejuice. I'm not sure why this study put forth on applejuice by Dr. Mehmet Oz seems to offend people. There's no reason to be alarmed about this new idea, whether Dr. Oz is correct or not. We may each read research on the topic and perhaps cut back on the applejuice we give our children. I actually laughed outloud at Joy's reaction. This quote is almost verbatim but it is from memory. She said, "This applejuice scare could be just like what happened with vaccines. Some people claimed that it causes autism, but that idea has been completely discredited. Kids were going to school without vaccines and spreading diseases to other kids."

Joy got so emotional that she frightened me. She is mistaken on so many levels. First, if you don't know what to think about vaccines, continue to do your own research. Read what is written on the topic from both sides of the argument. If you have children that lawfully need to be vaccinated before going to school, you don't have a lot of choice. Pay attention to how many vaccines your child has received since birth to be informed. Look for any possible reactions to each vaccine. Do your own research on flu vaccines and on the HPV vaccine. There is no definitive answer on the questions of vaccines....exactly. Keep reading. Keep paying attention to the research. Keep an open mind.

I'm not sure what school situation Joy refers too, but if the vaccines work--and I assume they do--then the children who get them before coming to school cannot be infected. I personally don't want a flu vaccine,* but my brother says, "Let everyone else get them. (In other words, don't fret about your position, either way.) You are less likely to get the flu when the "pro-vaccine" people are all vaccinated.

Joy's demeanor on this topic was that of sheer panic. She was upset and frustrated and dangerously sure that her position is correct. She is one funny woman with a terrific comedic wit; I'd love to see her stand-up act. But I choose Barbara, or possibly Elisabeth, if I want accurate information from one of the co-hosts.