It’s an interesting concept because yeah, it seems like it should be very politically neutral — just like any sort of medicine
I think there’s an element of fascist purity in the rejection of vaccines, i.e. humans who are strong enough to survive these diseases shouldn’t have to protect the vulnerable (e.g. chicken pox) — COVID-19 aggravated that quite a bit
The politics of dehumanization:
https://wiisglobal.org/the-politics-of-fear-right-wing-anti-gender-and-anti-vaccination-narratives/
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2024-08-07 19:32:30
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