re: #77 Teukka

Just thinking out loud here, don’t take me (too) seriously…

So antivaxxers seem to be into all sorts of conspiracy theories with regard to vaccines, and frankly, the truth seems pretty boring when side to side with the theories.

So the thought struck me: Why not wrap the truth in some tinfoil and see if they bite?

Given the consequences of lack of vaccination, namely pandemics of bad proportions and death and disablement in their wake, the purpose of a such a notional conspiracy could be population control or decrease, or making money off of caskets and various aids.

But what would be a believable villain / evil mastermind in such a theory?

The quack medicine industry is huge and has lots of politician-whores in its pockets. It is also closely aligned with various religious movements, including (though obviously not limited to) Christian fundamentalism. Every evangelical charlatan seems to have a line of supplements and alternate healthcare products to go with his quack theology.