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Bob Johnson
kind of hilarious - and sad - this harmful CT is still around
kind of hilarious - and sad - this harmful CT is still around
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25 years on, rumour by US anti-contraceptive organisation still damages tetanus vaccine programmes
25 years on, rumour by US anti-contraceptive organisation still damages tetanus vaccine programmes
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Alan Archibald
This is not the truth, Lynne.
Kennedy on who sterilization project
Several Kennedys have been associated with sterilization programs, but their involvement has differed significantly. Senator Ted Kennedy notably fought against involuntary sterilization, while neurologist Foster Kennedy was a proponent of eugenics and sterilization.
Recent discourse links Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s public health views to historical eugenics.
Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA)
In the 1970s, Senator Ted Kennedy actively opposed the involuntary sterilization of vulnerable and poor individuals.
The Relf Sisters Case: In 1973, Kennedy's Senate subcommittee investigated the case of Minnie Lee and Mary Alice Relf, two Black sisters, ages 12 and 14, who were sterilized in Alabama without their or their parents' informed consent.
Response to Abuse: Following the case, Kennedy held hearings to question federal health officials about government funding for such coercive procedures. This public outrage led to new regulations in 1978 that strengthened consent requirements and prohibited federally funded sterilization of minors or mentally incompetent individuals.
Neurologist Foster Kennedy
Unlike the senator, neurologist Foster Kennedy was an early-20th-century eugenics proponent who advocated for the sterilization and euthanasia of the "mentally defective".
Eugenics Support: In 1936, Kennedy presented a paper called "Sterilization and Eugenics" advocating for the sterilization of those deemed "feebleminded." He supported involuntary sterilization for individuals in institutions.
Controversial Views: While qualifying his support for sterilizing people with certain disorders, Kennedy's views aligned with the broader eugenics movement, which targeted marginalized groups and individuals with disabilities.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Recent controversies surrounding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements on public health have drawn comparisons to historical eugenics.
Eugenics Accusations: Critics have pointed out that his rhetoric echoes eugenicist ideas, particularly regarding his views on autism and his proposed "wellness farms" for young people.
Vaccine Preservative Claims: Concerns have been raised about his vaccine advisers and their promotion of disproven fears, such as those related to the preservative thimerosal.
The U.S. government's historical role
The historical context of U.S. government-supported sterilization is important to distinguish from the actions of individual Kennedys.
Widespread Programs: During the 20th century, eugenics-based sterilization programs were carried out across the United States. These programs targeted poor individuals, people of color, and those with disabilities.
Buck v. Bell (1927): A U.S. Supreme Court decision, famously stating "three generations of imbeciles are enough," cemented the legality of state-mandated sterilization. The ruling led to the forced sterilization of tens of thousands of people.
Impact on Vulnerable Groups: The programs disproportionately affected Black, Indigenous, and Latina women. In some cases, women were sterilized without their knowledge or were coerced by threats of losing welfare benefits.
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Alan Archibald
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