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more_corn ◴[] No.45803234[source]
Because of anti-vax bullshit. We really need a better answer for dealing with dangerous bullshit. The current one is insufficient.
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ahmeneeroe-v2[dead post] ◴[] No.45803440[source]
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jleyank ◴[] No.45803551[source]
No, it's native religious, conservative and/or anti-vax (or all three). While immigrants might have brought the virus, it thrives in areas where "modern medicine" is frowned upon.
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rayiner ◴[] No.45803894[source]
Okay, but those communities were all fine before the immigrants came.
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1. jleyank ◴[] No.45804239[source]
Somebody could have visited Canada from one of the US outbreaks or vice versa. All one needs is a spark. And if you're relying on herd immunity, it's polite and safer to be part of the herd.