The Unlikely Buddha

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is drawing sharp criticism as the CDC, under his oversight, launches a study into the long-debunked claim linking vaccines to autism.  This move comes amidst a severe measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, with over 200 cases reported and at least two fatalities, largely among unvaccinated individuals. Kennedy, a long-time proponent of this discredited theory, has faced backlash for prioritizing this study while public health systems are overwhelmed by preventable diseases like measles.  The scientific community has repeatedly affirmed that no connection exists between vaccines and autism, supported by extensive global research.  Critics argue that this study wastes resources and undermines public trust in vaccination during a critical time when vaccination rates are dangerously low in many areas. As rural Texas struggles with logistical challenges in combating the outbr...