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> distrust of government
I presume of “liberal” government. I think most communities were very pro-Trump. So, how does it make sense to not accept vaccines developed under Trump?
> anti-vax leaders
This might be a one off, the overall phenomenon cuts across many communities, minhagim and even gefilte fish line
> social media
I also think this is huge. I think what is happening: an average “traditional” internet user has capability to do an internet search, look up some sites, understands difference between sites. Social media user (esp second-hand one who just hears something from a social media user) does not differentiate between sources as they all appear on his wall (that’s what I heard, not a social media user myself).