Alright, folks, buckle up, because this one’s a doozy. Vermont just went full-on nuts with their latest ruling, and it’s got me so mad I’m about to blow a gasket. Here’s the deal: schools in Vermont can now vaccinate your kid without asking you first. Oh yeah, just line up the little ones and start jabbing away. Who needs mom and dad’s permission, right? Apparently, they think “parental rights” are just a suggestion, like speed limits or flossing.
Now, let’s get one thing straight before the pitchforks come out: we’re not here to question the science behind vaccines. Vaccines save lives, and they’re one of the greatest achievements in public health. Period. This isn’t about being anti-vaxx or pro-vaxx—this is about respecting the role of parents in making decisions for their children. You can believe in science and still believe in the importance of parental choice. That’s not a contradiction; that’s common sense.
Let me set the scene: a couple in Vermont tells their kid’s school, “Hey, no vaccines for little Timmy, thanks.” And what does the school do? They go ahead and give him a COVID-19 shot anyway! Like it’s a juice box at snack time. And when the parents took this to court, Vermont’s Supreme Court basically said, “Nah, we’re cool with it.” They waved the magic wand of the PREP Act and gave the school immunity—like they’re Harry Potter with a law degree.
Oh, the PREP Act. Let me tell you about this gem. It’s supposed to protect people from lawsuits during public health emergencies, but Vermont’s using it like a free pass to trample over parents’ rights. Immunity from lawsuits? How about immunity from doing dumb stuff like this in the first place?
This is the same state that makes a big deal about maple syrup and flannel shirts, but when it comes to respecting parents? They’re like, “Nah, we’ll pass.” Let me ask you something: if the school decided to pierce your kid’s nose or tattoo “Mom’s Favorite” on their arm without asking, would that fly? No, it wouldn’t! So why the hell is sticking a needle in their arm any different?
And it’s not about whether you love vaccines or think they’re scarier than your aunt’s Jell-O salad at Thanksgiving. This is about parents having the right to say what happens to their own kids. If I want to make the medical decisions for my child, that’s my business. Not yours, not the school’s, and certainly not some judge who thinks the Constitution is just a bunch of fancy words.
What’s next? Schools handing out Xanax at recess? “Oh, Timmy seemed stressed about his math test, so we gave him a little something to take the edge off. You’re welcome.” You can’t even give a kid an aspirin without permission, but vaccines? Apparently, those are fair game.
Now, the parents in this case—bless their patience—are taking this all the way to the Supreme Court. Good for them! Because if we don’t draw the line here, where do we draw it? The Vermont ruling isn’t just a slippery slope; it’s a friggin’ ski jump into chaos.
Look, I get it—public health is important. But guess what? So are the people who actually birthed and raised these kids! We’re not handing out candy; we’re talking about medical procedures here. If the government wants to play doctor, they better get our damn permission slip first.
This isn’t just a case about one state losing its mind. This is about whether parents have any rights left or if we’ve just handed the keys to the school nurse. Let’s hope the Supreme Court steps in and knocks some sense into Vermont before the rest of the country starts thinking this is normal. Otherwise, we’re all going to need therapy—and guess what? You’re not allowed to consent to that either!
