Dear Governor Christie,
Thank you for vocalizing your empathy for parents who desire to maintain the rights to make informed health care decision on behalf of their children. As a parent of a child who may well have been injured by a "rare" adverse reaction to the MMR vaccine, I'm deeply thankful that someone of your governing status has taken the time to consider the other side of the vaccine dilemma. While I have gone on to vaccinate my other children in a slower, more reserved rate in hopes of avoiding further vaccine related adverse affects, it seems in this time of mass hysteria that parents such as myself are facing heightened scrutiny, with a lynch mob uncaring of the sacrifice my family has already made on their behalf. While I doubt your public statements will help in your upcoming election bids, and I fear for your popularity ratings, I must thank you from the bottom of my heart for your compassionate sentiment towards children who have suffered from vaccine related injuries, and for the parents who struggle with making these very important decision for their individual children. Nobody wants to see their child sick, but as you seem to understand, a one size fits all approach may not be right for everyone. Surely, a way can be found for each individual.
My deepest felt gratitude,
Me (BSN, RN, mother of 6 unique individuals)
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