Summary

A father whose unvaccinated six-year-old daughter became the first U.S. measles death in 10 years remains steadfast in his anti-vaccine beliefs.

The Mennonite man from Seminole, Texas told The Atlantic, “The vaccination has stuff we don’t trust,” maintaining that measles is normal despite its near-eradication through vaccination.

His stance echoes claims by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., who initially downplayed the current North American outbreak before changing his position under scrutiny.

Despite his daughter’s death, the father stated, “Everybody has to die.”

  • andyburke
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    2217 hours ago

    Because conservatives have been gutting education every chance they get throughout history. 🤷‍♂️

    • Capt. Wolf
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      1517 hours ago

      What better way to control the masses than have them all fat, exhausted, stupid, and sick?

      • @ipkpjersi@lemmy.ml
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        416 hours ago

        Damn, I’m fat, exhausted, and sick right now because I’ve had bronchitis for the past 2 weeks.

        Although I’m not a conservative and I’m arguably not stupid so I have that going for me at least lol

        • Capt. Wolf
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          415 hours ago

          The stupid part is the biggest factor, the rest just wears you down until you’re like “Okay… Just do whatever so I can get out of this.”

          Hope you get better soon!

        • @Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works
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          215 hours ago

          Sorry about the bronchitis. You’re probably sick of sipping warm drinks by now but keep it up, you’re at Mile 21 and ready to make a turn for the better.