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Jeannon Kralj's avatar

I do not think anyone needs ANY KIND of "EXEMPTION" to refuse an invasive medical procedure. I think parents have absolute complete authority over their children and may make decisions about their children.

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Jeannon Kralj's avatar

Wanted to repost the link to the article about the California bill.

.....https://paulchappell.com/2025/08/07/ab-495-parental-rights-on-the-chopping-block-in-california/.....

AB 495: Parental Rights on the Chopping Block in California

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 7, 2025 | Current Events

Excerpt:

"AB 495, misleadingly titled the “Family Unity and Preparedness Act,” is a bill making its way through the California legislature. It’s being framed as a compassionate measure to help children of detained or deported migrant parents. But a closer look reveals something different."

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CherylBray's avatar

Good for Virginia but California has no religious, philosophical or meaningful medical exemptions. Complete coercion in California

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Skeptical Actuary's avatar

Hopefully letters to California and New York are already in transit.

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June Kessinger's avatar

It’s West Virginia, which Abraham Lincoln affirmed as a state on June 20, 1863.

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CherylBray's avatar

I'm sorry! Yes, West Virginia! I do know it's a separate state :)

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June Kessinger's avatar

It’s ok! West Virginians are notoriously picky over our state. Thank you for being so gracious.

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Randi's avatar

Fascinating that an organization such as AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) won’t follow its own HHS’ guidelines. Also, some pediatricians won’t even see patients who don’t vaccinate, which is against their oath to care for others.

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sabrina balsky's avatar

I wish this would go viral in California NY, and Con

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