Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Recommendations

2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

The stupid really will kill you. Or your babies. ms liberty Wednesday #1
Incredible to me how this can be a real issue when in fact, there is no good reason for it. Passages Wednesday #2
More from your link UpInArms Wednesday #3
There is a way this "dad" can speed up his visit with God, don't ya' know? maxrandb Wednesday #4
The baby might have had a chance UpInArms Wednesday #6
Would the child have really had a good chance? IbogaProject Wednesday #34
They're so lost, when I first read it one would think you're reading an article from a 100 years ago. Passages Wednesday #5
I see it around me UpInArms Wednesday #7
Criminal imo. Passages Wednesday #8
Why aren't the parents prosecuted for child endangerment, cruelty and neglect? n/t kiranon Wednesday #60
I think 100 years ago childhood death was so common Johonny Wednesday #27
I think you're correct..it is worse now due to the lack of trust. Passages Wednesday #28
It's not the will of Gaw-duh, you murdering fucks . . . hatrack Wednesday #10
He thinks hospitals make money from vaccines? yardwork Wednesday #12
Exactly. Passages Wednesday #17
I'm confused by the stances these idiots take and why. llmart Wednesday #41
The cost of a vaccine vs. the (economic) cost of what they caused. Abolishinist Wednesday #62
I figured some of the parents would just blame the doctors or hospital. tanyev Wednesday #14
They do. They go into hospitals and clinics and start physically attacking people. yardwork Wednesday #18
Jeezus! Delphinus Wednesday #51
Don't think that's who you're gonna be meeting, bud. Joinfortmill Wednesday #59
Then the father took a long hit on his crack pipe Javaman Wednesday #64
What is the reason driving the parents to allow this to happen ? magicarpet Wednesday #9
A composite? I imagine many issues that culminate with deep doubts that lead to tragedy. Passages Wednesday #11
If they don't believe in science UpInArms Wednesday #16
It's part of the anti-vax disinformation Alice Kramden Wednesday #20
Oops,... "Inoculations" - to increase the health and well being of children. magicarpet Wednesday #24
Their preachers... mountain grammy Wednesday #43
.... so right,... magicarpet Wednesday #45
Many of these people are controlled by an Hey Joe Wednesday #46
The fact these people walk among us and have children makes me sad. NoMoreRepugs Wednesday #13
Unimaginable that this occurs. Never had to happen. Passages Wednesday #15
I had someone tell me once that these vitamins aren't extracted from plants and are instead made in labs... biocube Wednesday #19
Has any one pointed out to these morons, many of whom seem to belong to those evangelical type churches, mwmisses4289 Wednesday #21
... maybe it is indeed G-d's Plan that they not be allowed or encouraged to contaminate magicarpet Wednesday #47
Here's the point of the essay (from the OP link) FakeNoose Wednesday #22
Ignorant anti-vax parents causing their own babies' deaths Alice Kramden Wednesday #23
It is hard to comprehend, none of these tragic consequences ever had to happen. Passages Yesterday #69
When doctors, scientists, and teachers are seen as the bad guys..... 70sEraVet Wednesday #25
As a parent, I cannot in any way, shape, or form, understand why these idiots risk their own Diamond_Dog Wednesday #26
Dr. Facebook OB/GYN has caused a lot of problems Sympthsical Wednesday #29
Well now you can show them this article. LisaL Wednesday #32
Right? Sympthsical Wednesday #40
Great points, thank you. Passages Wednesday #33
I wonder how many of these parents who decline the Vitamin K shot ... VMA131Marine Wednesday #30
Very good question, how is their health and by what means do they care for themselves. Passages Wednesday #31
These people are insane! Johnny2X2X Wednesday #35
YO! Moron parents who doom their infants by their stupidity... GiqueCee Wednesday #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 Wednesday #37
Nailed it... GiqueCee Wednesday #54
It is possible, to what degree who knows, but a valid consideration re: human behavior in the US. Passages Wednesday #56
Absolutely insane angrychair Wednesday #38
Social media Sympthsical Wednesday #42
I found this report depressing. The ignorance behind it shocked me. Passages Wednesday #48
trump and his merry men. Turbineguy Wednesday #39
Yes. Their own special type of pestilence. Passages Wednesday #49
My friend's newborn bled in the UK mainer Wednesday #44
What a horrendous price to pay, poor thing. Passages Wednesday #50
This is so f&cking stupid I can't even find words for it. 3catwoman3 Wednesday #52
It is near impossible to comprehend. To prevent harm, how did that become a threat?? Passages Wednesday #53
"...doctors inserted tubes into their airways and hooked them up to IVs...blood transfusions...resuscitation..." Wednesdays Wednesday #55
Surreal, I know. Passages Wednesday #57
Killing their own children. Depraved Joinfortmill Wednesday #58
There's a huge epidemic of stupid going on in this country, and little children are suffering because of it. ShazzieB Wednesday #61
Pro Publica is a wonderful SCantiGOP Wednesday #63
Yep, phenomenal investigating reports. Passages Yesterday #70
Very, Very, VERY long. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #65
This should be much bigger news. SamuelAdams Wednesday #66
I agree. We have to address this as a public safety failure and ensure more parents Passages Yesterday #71
Darwin award winners! If they're too stupid to accept a vitamin shot for the babies, Jack Valentino Wednesday #67
Pre-screen the parents HighFired49 Yesterday #68
Some pediatricians are doing this. yardwork Yesterday #73
Tragic Para722 Yesterday #72
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»ProPublica: Babies Are Bl...»Reply #43