Jewish leaders have been at the forefront of the vaccination movement, well aware that there is a history of isolating the community based on racist fears of "unhealthiness." There is no orthodox objection to vaccination. This isn't a religious issue. 1/
For more on how the Orthodox Jewish community has actually been aggressive on vaccinations listen to this old The Daily podcast. @mikiebarb
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My opinions are clear. These advocates represent a public safety threat to our communities and should be treated as such: fines, isolation, etc. When I recently testified on this, I was surrounded by hundreds of angry moms. Look at them glaring at me! 3/
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And all I could think was they have some nerve given they are putting my kids at risk. And these legislators who fold are handing a loaded gun to an irrational mob under the guise of "religion." Pathetic. I am quite comfortable in the grey areas on most issues: not here. 4/4
