When Science and Belief Collide, Emotion Trumps Facts

Opinion

The debate over whether or not it is a good idea to have your children vaccinated is one that every person in agriculture needs to pay attention to. I use the word debate not because there is any argument — the value and safety of vaccines has been proven time and again. I would fall under a similar camp with Jimmy Kimmel as a strong supporter of vaccine technology. But when you look past the seemingly simple question of “Should I vaccinate my child or not?” you’ll find arguments that sing a very similar song to modern agriculture technology like…