This quote from Gov. Jay Inslee: “In Washington state, we believe in our doctors, in our nurses, we believe in our educators, we believe in science and we love our children” (“Gov. Inslee visits Vancouver: Vaccine bill signed into law,” May 11, The Columbian).
What can be taken from this statement is that Inslee believes in many people; just not parents. This could be a cautionary note to any individuals thinking of having children. Parents are useful for producing children but apparently the state can take care of anything else. Public health is a very valid concern and should be to all individuals. It is also a valid concern that individual rights can be legislated away with so much enthusiasm by elected officials.
