I think we’re headed in that direction. There are various angles and positions to consider. But, as in so many disputes, it’s not a matter of right and wrong but an issue of which side has the better argument. When a judge rules for one party in a dispute, this does not mean that the other side had no legitimate position. If means that the judge concluded that an analysis of the facts and the law tilted toward one side. We must acknowledge that an individual has a right not to be forced to accept a vaccine or any medical treatment. The doctrines of informed consent and patient autonomy are bedrock pillars in American medical care. If, for example, I recommend a colonoscopy to a patient with symptoms highly suggestive of a serious colon condition, the patient is free to decline my advice. While I may feel strongly that this decision – referred to as informed refusal – is unwise, no medical practitioner or ethicist would argue that I sho...
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