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mwmisses4289

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21. Has any one pointed out to these morons, many of whom seem to belong to those evangelical type churches,

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Wed May 6, 2026, 08:54 AM

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that maybe their "god" allowed the development of these various life saving vaccines and medicines so they and their children would be around to annoy us "evil, dam libruls" with their version of god's word? When they refuse, they are falling into satan's hands.
Or maybe when they refuse this, it's their deities way of showing they are unfit for the blessing of a child.

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ProPublica: Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth [View all] Passages May 6 OP

The stupid really will kill you. Or your babies. ms liberty May 6 #1

Incredible to me how this can be a real issue when in fact, there is no good reason for it. Passages May 6 #2

More from your link UpInArms May 6 #3

There is a way this "dad" can speed up his visit with God, don't ya' know? maxrandb May 6 #4

The baby might have had a chance UpInArms May 6 #6

Would the child have really had a good chance? IbogaProject May 6 #34

They're so lost, when I first read it one would think you're reading an article from a 100 years ago. Passages May 6 #5

I see it around me UpInArms May 6 #7

Criminal imo. Passages May 6 #8

Why aren't the parents prosecuted for child endangerment, cruelty and neglect? n/t kiranon May 6 #60

I think 100 years ago childhood death was so common Johonny May 6 #27

I think you're correct..it is worse now due to the lack of trust. Passages May 6 #28

It's not the will of Gaw-duh, you murdering fucks . . . hatrack May 6 #10

He thinks hospitals make money from vaccines? yardwork May 6 #12

Exactly. Passages May 6 #17

I'm confused by the stances these idiots take and why. llmart May 6 #41

The cost of a vaccine vs. the (economic) cost of what they caused. Abolishinist May 6 #62

I figured some of the parents would just blame the doctors or hospital. tanyev May 6 #14

They do. They go into hospitals and clinics and start physically attacking people. yardwork May 6 #18

Jeezus! Delphinus May 6 #51

Don't think that's who you're gonna be meeting, bud. Joinfortmill May 6 #59

Then the father took a long hit on his crack pipe Javaman May 6 #64

What is the reason driving the parents to allow this to happen ? magicarpet May 6 #9

A composite? I imagine many issues that culminate with deep doubts that lead to tragedy. Passages May 6 #11

If they don't believe in science UpInArms May 6 #16

It's part of the anti-vax disinformation Alice Kramden May 6 #20

Oops,... "Inoculations" - to increase the health and well being of children. magicarpet May 6 #24

Their preachers... mountain grammy May 6 #43

.... so right,... magicarpet May 6 #45

Many of these people are controlled by an Hey Joe May 6 #46

The fact these people walk among us and have children makes me sad. NoMoreRepugs May 6 #13

Unimaginable that this occurs. Never had to happen. Passages May 6 #15

I had someone tell me once that these vitamins aren't extracted from plants and are instead made in labs... biocube May 6 #19

Has any one pointed out to these morons, many of whom seem to belong to those evangelical type churches, mwmisses4289 May 6 #21

... maybe it is indeed G-d's Plan that they not be allowed or encouraged to contaminate magicarpet May 6 #47

Here's the point of the essay (from the OP link) FakeNoose May 6 #22

Ignorant anti-vax parents causing their own babies' deaths Alice Kramden May 6 #23

It is hard to comprehend, none of these tragic consequences ever had to happen. Passages May 7 #69

When doctors, scientists, and teachers are seen as the bad guys..... 70sEraVet May 6 #25

As a parent, I cannot in any way, shape, or form, understand why these idiots risk their own Diamond_Dog May 6 #26

Dr. Facebook OB/GYN has caused a lot of problems Sympthsical May 6 #29

Well now you can show them this article. LisaL May 6 #32

Right? Sympthsical May 6 #40

Great points, thank you. Passages May 6 #33

I wonder how many of these parents who decline the Vitamin K shot ... VMA131Marine May 6 #30

Very good question, how is their health and by what means do they care for themselves. Passages May 6 #31

These people are insane! Johnny2X2X May 6 #35

YO! Moron parents who doom their infants by their stupidity... GiqueCee May 6 #36

Great question Possibly, and why I stated we have a long list of issues to fix. I should probably add this to the OP. Passages May 6 #37

Nailed it... GiqueCee May 6 #54

It is possible, to what degree who knows, but a valid consideration re: human behavior in the US. Passages May 6 #56

Absolutely insane angrychair May 6 #38

Social media Sympthsical May 6 #42

I found this report depressing. The ignorance behind it shocked me. Passages May 6 #48

trump and his merry men. Turbineguy May 6 #39

Yes. Their own special type of pestilence. Passages May 6 #49

My friend's newborn bled in the UK mainer May 6 #44

What a horrendous price to pay, poor thing. Passages May 6 #50

This is so f&cking stupid I can't even find words for it. 3catwoman3 May 6 #52

It is near impossible to comprehend. To prevent harm, how did that become a threat?? Passages May 6 #53

"...doctors inserted tubes into their airways and hooked them up to IVs...blood transfusions...resuscitation..." Wednesdays May 6 #55

Surreal, I know. Passages May 6 #57

Killing their own children. Depraved Joinfortmill May 6 #58

There's a huge epidemic of stupid going on in this country, and little children are suffering because of it. ShazzieB May 6 #61

Pro Publica is a wonderful SCantiGOP May 6 #63

Yep, phenomenal investigating reports. Passages May 7 #70

Very, Very, VERY long. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E May 6 #65

This should be much bigger news. SamuelAdams May 6 #66

I agree. We have to address this as a public safety failure and ensure more parents Passages May 7 #71

Darwin award winners! If they're too stupid to accept a vitamin shot for the babies, Jack Valentino May 6 #67

Pre-screen the parents HighFired49 May 7 #68

Some pediatricians are doing this. yardwork May 7 #73

Tragic Para722 May 7 #72

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