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Originally Posted by cephasjames
To be fair, they (probably) also weren't given mixed messages on the dangers of polio based on political leaning. I'm sure if that was happening like it is happening now, there would have been more push back. A united message that is backed by indisputable proof goes a long way toward getting people on the same page.
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Yes, we were given mixed messages. Polio was a "Communist plot" (they were our boogie men back then). There's nothing new going on these days. Every generation thinks they're going through something unprecedented. Not. Humans have been "rinsing n repeating" since we walked on stage. Just using different methods. I was a kid. We lined up in school, and got our little cubes of sugar with the vaccine on it (oral vaccine). Had a few friends who had to spend some time in those "iron lungs". Stories in the media everyday of people dying. Some people carrying the after effects of the disease all their lives...physical, emotional and mental. Some religious leaders urging their "flock" to take the vaccine; some urging theirs not to. Politicians taking whatever stance they thought would appease their followers and further their careers and agendas. Same ol' same ol'. It's what we do. sadly.