The Libertarian Argument to Both Sides of the Vaccine Debate

It seems like it is impossible to log on to social media nowadays and not see people arguing over whether or not vaccines should be mandatory. Memes poking fun at anti-vaccine parents and children have flooded the internet, and the conversation on this topic has filled the web’s comment sections. So, what is the libertarian view on this debate? There is actually a valid libertarian stance to hold on both sides of the issue. Let’s discuss.

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The Pro-Vaccination Argument

Libertarians believe that an individual shall not harm another individual and that one can and should be able to live their lives however they please – so long as nobody else is affected without consent. Therefore, since it has been well documented for years that vaccines prevent diseases, wouldn’t an unvaccinated person be non-consensually exposing his or her immediate surroundings to possible diseases? Even if the adults around them are vaccinated, infants and pets could be exposed to a disease. However, this argument echoes socialism by alluding to aspects of having a ‘responsibility to society’ enforced through law. Regardless, many cases of the recent outbreaks were reported among vaccinated persons.This arguement focuses around the point of not making anybody else suffer for your own decision.

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The Libertarian Argument to Both Sides of the Vaccine Debate

The Libertarian Argument to Both Sides of the Vaccine Debate

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