Introducing myself

[Guest guest]

Hello,

My " divorce " from the world of vaccines began about two years ago, when I

first learned about all the mercury that was in my flu shots. Shortly after, I

found out that the incredible change in my nephew, from happy boy to autistic

child, had come on the heels of his multiple vaccines. (He is a grown teenager

now, but all these years I did not know the details. My sister in law had not

shared her suspicions with anyone who might judge her as a " nutcase. " )

It is very hard to stop believing medical professionals, even when you feel

doubt. I stopped getting my annual flu shot and stopped vaccinating my daughter,

but I wasn't whole-heartedly researching the issues until we got two new kittens

this summer. I had been continuing to vaccinate my older cat, poor dear,

because I didn't have the knowledge to stand up to the vet. Everything

snowballed this summer, when I put all three cats on a raw diet, and made a

commitment to finding out everything I could about vaccines.

I have been totally shocked and filled with a sense of betrayal at the

information I have learned in the past 3 months. For example, I had no reason

to question the story of Jenner " saving the world from smallpox. " The

statistics that make up the true story are so horrifying that I had to then

question every assumption about vaccination that I held. At this point, I am

gathering my facts so that I can speak intelligently to friends, health care

professionals and family members about my choices.

An important part of my journey is that, as a Libertarian, I want to fight

the state enforced vaccination of our population. From Jenner on down,

it seems like vaccinations have been a political money grab, right up there with

wars and pork projects.

I am looking forward to chatting with and learning from this group. Thank

you, Sheri, for welcoming me and for the time and resources you put into this

effort.

K.

Wash. state