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hlthe2b

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10. Yes.. Physicians and Veterinarians are hearing this day in and day out--and most are NOT joking...

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Thu Jun 19, 2025, 12:23 PM

Jun 2025

It is a time waster and a demoralizing issue among staff who simply do not have the time to try to "re-educate" --especially when they receive an endless stream of vitriol for even trying.

I get that you don't know this, but try to be sensitive to the issues. RFK Jr. is putting people's lives at jeopardy and highly dedicated professionals' attempts to prevent that at perpetual ridicule. Ditto for those trying to do similarly for our nation's pets and other animals.

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Would RFK Jr approve? Wife took our 12 wk old kitten to the vet for final Rabies Vaccine. She declined to use my stupid [View all] Exp Jun 2025 OP

Yeah, try that. State & local laws/ordinances will ensure your pet is vaccinated or you will face hlthe2b Jun 2025 #1

You really don't understand how humor is used to make political statements, do you? synni Jun 2025 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Exp Jun 2025 #6

And you need to educate on all the reasons this is NOT funny. hlthe2b Jun 2025 #12

We had a good laugh at home about it. I wouldn't want my wife or anyone to embarrass themselves like a MAGAT Exp Jun 2025 #4

Yeah, a big ole laugh. See my post #10. hlthe2b Jun 2025 #11

Yeah - my Borough JustAnotherGen Jun 2025 #5

Well, there ya go. It's a joke, no one was supposed to actually take the bait. Exp Jun 2025 #7

Yes.. Physicians and Veterinarians are hearing this day in and day out--and most are NOT joking... hlthe2b Jun 2025 #10

Yes, anti-vaxx groups are ranting about vaccinations for pets now also. Archae Jun 2025 #2

Exactly. hlthe2b Jun 2025 #14

Pretty sure my vet would have gotten the joke EverHopeful Jun 2025 #8

They are trying to be polite and likewise acknowledge the politics. THat is quite different from thinking hlthe2b Jun 2025 #13

Understood, will be considerate EverHopeful Jun 2025 #15

We all need to be able to laugh at the absurd. Take DJT for instance, he is dangerous and yet his presidency is the Exp Jun 2025 #17

Yes, these people exist. chowmama Jun 2025 #9

Cynicism is a reaction, like crying. twodogsbarking Jun 2025 #16