Victims of Violent Media
Write two 300 word essay response to fellow students' essays to the original discussion question. My stance is "No duty" for the point. I have uploaded the essays you will be responding to along with the original discussion question and its resources.
The potential harms associated with making vaccinations legally mandated are many and varied; while they may be highly effective at preventing common diseases such as measles and mumps, there is no guarantee that all vaccinated individuals will be fully protected from these illnesses or any other pathogens for which vaccines exist without proper maintenance protocols also being employed (such as regular boosters). Furthermore, it is possible for some individuals’ immune systems to react adversely when exposed to certain vaccines - especially in cases where multiple different shots are administered simultaneously - leading them vulnerable to serious long lasting effects including chronic illness or even death in extremely rare cases; this risk is much greater when vaccination rates are pushed higher than normal levels via mandatory laws instead of relying on voluntary forms of inoculation within a community (which can still maintain high enough immunity levels for herd protection) since the overall population pool becomes more diverse (potentially including those with unknown allergies or weakened immune systems due to age or underlying conditions).
Another argument against compulsory vaccinations lies within individual autonomy; by compelling someone against their will – regardless of whether they believe they already possess adequate natural immunities – would only serve to increase suspicion amongst resistant communities towards healthcare professionals and institutions – both public and private – ultimately hampering future collaborative efforts between practitioners and patients alike when seeking out methods for improving quality of life through preventative measures such as vaccines or nutrition plans; let alone how such an imposition might conflict with religious beliefs held dear by members of certain faith-based organizations who consider this type of medical intervention immoral under divine law despite its demonstrable successes throughout history in combating various epidemics around the world like smallpox & polio! In conclusion then, although vaccines certainly remain an invaluable tool in modern medicine, implementing them on a wide scale basis via regulatory coercion rather than personal choice seems counterintuitive given current evidence regarding safety efficacy issues & ethical considerations involving personal liberties- something which we must take into account if we wish society continue thriving through our collective efforts!
Essay Response #2
No parent should have a legal duty imposed upon them requiring the vaccination of their child(ren). Vaccination has been proven time again over centuries past that it effectively combats communicable disease outbreaks but relies upon willing participation by affected populations rather than coerced compliance enforced through legislation according regulations specific states elects enact resulting public backlash ensuing enforcement attempts perceived unfairly infringing upon fundamental liberties citizens enjoy exercising freely alongside responsibilities attendant thereto.
The Centers For Disease Control claims “studies show that vaccine uptake rates remain highest among communities where families trust their health care providers” indicating success depends largely cooperative attitudes prevailing faithful implementation strategies requires yet imposing laws essentially mandate everyone partake regardless amounts reluctance voiced almost certainly cause resentment amongst majority bearing brunt burdens falls such scenarios precipitating decline confidence placed existing system’s effectiveness overshadowing benefits gained deploying same thereby defeating entire purpose establishing regulations begin thereby rendering moot initial premise’s reasoning behind adopting provisions found therein since now no one actually complying due feeling forced results rampant mistrusting arise consequence every person justifiably wary accepting injections carried out governmental entities trying force them accept situation turns chaotic becoming unruly undesirable situation erupts hardly conducive progress advantageous social change hoped concluded finalizing legislative actions undertaken preventive measure taken issue hand containing impact outbreaks epidemics sweep occasionally occur temporally isolated geographical regions throughout nation .