Remember our discussion about Texas' Governor Rick Perry's "executive order" mandating that all sixth-grade girls receive the Gardasil shot? The vaccine protects against HPV, a s*xually transmitted virus, which is one of the leading causes of cervical cancer.

I said at the time that I hadn't formed an opinion on whether the safety or efficacy of the vaccine was a concern; I was outraged at the attack on parental rights represented by this order. And yes, I believe our Republican governor was allowing himself to be used as a tool of Merck, the drug company manufacturing (and therefore SELLING) the vaccine.

But now there are early indications that in addition to the heavy-handed tactics insisting on compliance, there are other concerns with the safety of the vaccine itself. So, just as you take care with all the other vaccines you give your child, do your homework and stay alert for the latest news on Gardasil. You may have to dig, because the MSM and the medical establishment aren't anxious for you to know the risks. The FDA has refused to allow the use of Gardasil for women older than 26, but for your 11 year old daughter, it's okay.

I'm linking here to a blog giving more details, including this very important point: there is a vested interest in removing the consequences of promiscuity, indeed in the case of Texas of forcing the removal of the consequences against the will of the parents. It's one more step in producing a society where the pursuit of pleasure is the highest goal, unimpeded by natural consequences.

Note: just as with AIDS and other STD's, there are girls and women who contract HPV through rape or incest. This may, in some cases, actually lead to cervical cancer, and that is a tragedy. But forcing you to have your sixth-grade daughter vaccinated against it, especially when there are concerns about the safety of the vaccine, is downright foolish on more levels than one.

Gardasil Has Suspected Link To Paralysis, Brain Damage & Death

Finally: "Complaints cause cervical cancer vaccine scrutiny"

hat tip: trish

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