• @thallamabondOP
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    231 month ago

    That’s one of the big issues I’m having with this, people do remember. Both Mitch McConnell and Neil Young have experiences directly related to polio, and that’s just off the top of my head.

    That being said the last iron lung polio survivor passed away this year. (Last one so far.)

    • @AbidanYre
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      61 month ago

      Sure, not literally nobody, but the younger of the two people you posted is 79. But an insignificant percentage of the population.

      • Tarquinn2049
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        31 month ago

        I think the point was more that despite their personal experiences, they are still supporting this mindset. So even if it was more widespread, it wouldn’t be preventing whatever is causing this “movement”.

        • @AbidanYre
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          41 month ago

          Vaccination is actually one of the few (possibly the only) areas where McConnell is on the right side of history.

          The anti-vax movement isn’t primarily 80 year olds.

          • @thallamabondOP
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            21 month ago

            Suddenly I care about Mitch McConnell’s health and well-being, in a way I’ve never felt before.

            I’ve hated that guy since I started reading politics. A world where he’s a good guy, needs improvement.

    • @Rapidcreek
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      61 month ago

      In 1955, when the success of the polio vaccine was announced, “Church bells rang, parades were held, and people danced in the streets”