Longtime libertarian journalist Bretigne Shaffer explains the de facto mandatory vaccinations now enforced for school children in California, and the concerned parents who are protesting the policy. She also discusses her fictional books that will appeal to libertarian readers.

Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:

-The video corresponding to this interview.

-Bretigne Shaffer's articles on California's mandatory vaccinations (one and two).

-Bretigne's articles on how vaccination is discussed in our culture (one, two, and three).

-Bretigne's books: Urban Yogini: A Superhero Who Can't Use Violence. And her newest: Annabel Pickering and the Sky Pirates: The Fantastical Contraption. #CommissionsEarned

-Bob's book on U.S. health care, The Primal Prescription, and his children's book, The Three Lads and the Lizard King. #CommissionsEarned (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)

-On the issue of "herd immunity," a Jeremy Hammond article that itself contains links to peer-reviewed studies documenting the claims he makes in his rebuttal to the standard pro-mass-vaccination position.

-How you can contribute to the Bob Murphy Show.