Part of the arguments that have been used in VA (where i live) is that the vaccine promotes promiscuity. i do NOT believe for a moment that having my daughters vaccinated against HPV promotes promiscuity. i believe as a parent it is my job to educate my daughter enough to make that decision based on ALL the facts, etc. So, to me... that argument isn't a valid.

It has also been stated that instead of having an "opt out" option the legislation should be written so that it has an "opt in" option. Therefore not making it mandatory but working to educate the public on it and then allowing them the option... this is more preferably but i still see problems, on both sides, of this.

And the one thing i don't understand... if i can "opt out" based on philosophical reasons WHY even make it mandatory? And who is the one that is going to determine that my "philosophical" reasons are valid?

Cancer has touched my family in several ways and i am the first to advocate for prevention, etc. on most health topics. But, as sheepish said, this has not been extensively tested (six years total i think)... so how safe is it really?

Anyhow... any other opinions? Is there anyone for it?