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[–] nagaram@startrek.website 256 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

"I'd rather my kids be autistic than dead"

I think this is a completely valid train of thought.

Misguided for sure, but valid.

[–] primrosepathspeedrun@anarchist.nexus 74 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

What all these people would say if they both believed their bullshit and loved their kids.

[–] bear@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm curious how many people are vaccinating their children, but don't want to have the rest of their friends and family know.

[–] VindictiveJudge@lemmy.world 21 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

*than

In this case it actually matters.

[–] nagaram@startrek.website 1 points 2 weeks ago

Completely fair

[–] Gladaed@feddit.org 2 points 1 week ago

Not exactly misguided. Also that is a quote from some old comedian. (Steven Fry?)

It also makes discussions with people believing it easier. You can avoid discussing what they believe as facts and focus on the decision they make.