I strongly disagree with this idea that only a few vaccine experts should be debating the topic. Aside from a few basic technical concepts, the basic question here is ethical. Everyone can judge ethical questions. And if the past year has taught us anything, it’s that medical ethics questions are too important to be left to the experts.
I agree; it seems like the contrary argument assumes that experts make better decisions and take a more flexible approach on issues where there’s less direct public pressure, awareness, and debate. Instead, it seems to me they’re like to say “that seems weird, I’m busy, so why bother listening to your weird proposal.” Reminds me of Big Block of Cheese Day from the West Wing.
I strongly disagree with this idea that only a few vaccine experts should be debating the topic. Aside from a few basic technical concepts, the basic question here is ethical. Everyone can judge ethical questions. And if the past year has taught us anything, it’s that medical ethics questions are too important to be left to the experts.
I agree; it seems like the contrary argument assumes that experts make better decisions and take a more flexible approach on issues where there’s less direct public pressure, awareness, and debate. Instead, it seems to me they’re like to say “that seems weird, I’m busy, so why bother listening to your weird proposal.” Reminds me of Big Block of Cheese Day from the West Wing.