Facebook Owner Takes Public Stand against Vaccine Refusers

February 19, 2015

Facebook Owner Takes Public Stand against Vaccine Refusers

Zuckerberg (right) listening to President Barack Obama before a private meeting where Obama dined with technology business leaders in Woodside, California. Image from Wikimedia.

Brian Shilhavy
Health Impact News Editor

With medical and health authorities all across the United States beginning to take action to remove freedom of choice in refusing vaccines, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken a public position in the current vaccine debate, in what many in the media are reporting to be a direct attack against those who refuse or question vaccines:

Mark Zuckerberg just slammed the anti-vaccination movement – Business Insider

Mark Zuckerberg Is Sending a Message to the Anti-Vaccine Crowd – Yahoo Tech

Zuckerberg takes aim at vaccine deniers through his online book club – The Verge

Amar Toor of the Verge writes:

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has selected a decidedly pro-vaccine book for the latest installment of his online book club, following a report last week that pointed to surprisingly low vaccination rates at Silicon Valley daycares affiliated with Google and other tech companies. The book, On Immunity by Eula Bliss, examines and disarms the fear underpinning the anti-vaccine movement, based on Bliss’ personal experience with her young child.

Health Impact News recently published a book review of On Immunity by journalist Jennifer Margulis, which was originally published by The Washington Independent Review of Books, but subsequently removed by what Margulis claims was an act of censorship, because they did not want to hear both sides of the vaccine debate. So for another view of this book Mr. Zuckerberg has chosen to endorse see: How Journalists are Censored from Covering Both Sides of the Vaccine Debate.

Does this Pave the Way for Facebook to Censor Free Speech on Vaccines?

So what’s next for Zuckerberg and Facebook? Since Zuckerberg is apparently taking the position that “the science on vaccines is settled,” will he also take the corresponding position that Americans do not have a right to refuse vaccines, for “the greater good?”

Like technology billionaire and vaccine supporter Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg has enough money and influence to force people to adopt his position. His tax revenue alone provides billions to the U.S. Government and State of California, and he can give away up to half of his income by U.S. law to charitable organizations to avoid paying even more taxes.

This “philanthropy” coming out of Silicon Valley is creating what some are calling a “Brave New Economic Order.” Andrew Gumbel wrote earlier this week:

The trend is national but only in Silicon Valley do companies like Google or Apple have more money than local governments and spend accordingly. Zuckerberg and fiber optic telecommunications entrepreneur David Welch have become players in the education debate — not only because they want to, but because they can. They can outspend school districts and – especially in Welch’s case – outlawyer the teachers unions, which is a dramatic shift from standard democratic practice and perhaps more important than whether or not their cause is just. (Source.)

Zuckerberg is donating millions to schools and hospitals. What’s next? A new pro-vaccine policy for anything published on Facebook for “the greater good?”

Is Anything on Facebook Really Private?

While Facebook offers its users “private messaging” or “closed groups” and multiple “privacy” features to supposedly protect your privacy, is anything put on Facebook really private? Facebook has almost 10,000 employees, and their Privacy Policy, which is quite lengthy and subject to change at any time, can be found here. Have you ever taken the time to read it? Here are some quotes regarding their Privacy Policy that you agree to when you use Facebook:

We share information we have about you within the family of companies that are part of Facebook.

If the ownership or control of all or part of our Services or their assets changes, we may transfer your information to the new owner.

We work with third party companies who help us provide and improve our Services or who use advertising or related products, which makes it possible to operate our companies and provide free services to people around the world.

Here are the types of third parties we can share information with about you: (Source.)

I have been telling people for years that nothing you put on Facebook is guaranteed to be private, and that one should never put anything on Facebook that you do not want the whole world to know, even if you think that information is “private.”

Facebook will likely continue to be a part of many of our lives for many years to come, and provides a valuable social network. However, it is a privately owned company, and as such, they set the rules. If your own views do not match those of Mr. Zuckerberg, you might want to be extra careful on just what you publish on Facebook.

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Published on February 19, 2015

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58 Comments

Thomas August 17, 2017 at 7:41 pm - Reply

So we have Mark, a guy who got filthy rich in tech with no real contribution to it, and now we are supposed to think his opinion on vaccines carries any real weight in the discussion? I think not.

David knight (@davidknight1111) February 28, 2015 at 12:37 pm - Reply

No war is best for the greater good but I don’t see him preaching that cause or privacy, human rights, etc. What does Zuckerberg have to say on this scary, revealing revelations from the vaccine scientists mouths from Merck declaring how they inadvertently imported aids in the course of their vaccine experiments! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWj3okitO7Q

sarah February 22, 2015 at 11:09 am - Reply

Does anyone really care what Zuckerberg thinks?

If everyone closed their Facebook accounts Zuckerberg’s opinion would be history.

The Elite only like him because he makes them money.

If he was broke does anyone really think he would be so popular?

NOPE!

Anna February 22, 2015 at 11:43 am - Reply

HI, I might add… that there been individuals whom people have followed who were not rich, in fact had NO money… Gandhi, Mother Teresa, I know you know a few like these who have had great followings, all they invested was themselves.. . But there is a great difference, these Spiritual guides,  their message is not motivated by the potential economic profits it could bring or political favors…  The owner of face book he is a young guy,,, unfortunately while he may be a guru in this field of Social media…however, for lack of good people in his life he has not learned how to identify the “wolf in sheep clothing”…:)

Chris S February 21, 2015 at 4:10 pm - Reply

Money doesn’t make the man; it more often than not corrupts the man to trade in his values for benefits. Snowden has already advised people that face book cannot be trusted. Now that Zuckerberg has taken this stand, I have to wonder if he would alter the likes on posts or delete posts on face book to support his obvious bias. I also have to wonder if he may have assisted in the shares of that Jennifer Hibben-White disgusting rant. It would be refreshing to see a person of quality and integrity in a position like this guy using his voice for truth; it’s so much needed in today’s society.

Anna February 21, 2015 at 4:33 pm - Reply

I agree that is a true concern… will my posts be deleted, will my posts be altered as far as likes or dislikes…. I believe he has come out because he does not fear of losing his profit… and if face book were to shut down or be bought out by one of his cronies.. he made his money… the wealthy are above the law… because they make the law
I have no ill feeling toward the rich… they can be rich all they want … but stay out of my right to choose… my right to know what’s in my food… my right to be Healthy…

Debra February 20, 2015 at 8:39 pm - Reply

Well, when he starts to reproduce and his kids are injected with these poisons, I don’t want to curse his kids, but if they have a bad reaction, then he will see what we have been warning everyone about……

Vonnie February 20, 2015 at 6:48 pm - Reply

It isn’t about right or wrong, vaccinate or not, safe or dangerous;  It’s about choice.  It’s about being able to do the literature reviews and make a decision for one’s self and one’s family.  We each have to live with the consequences of the choices we make and none of us has the right to force our views upon another human being.  When talking about having an obligation to the wider community for ‘herd immunity’, keep in mind that herd immunity hasn’t worked in livestock hence the practice of giving livestock antibiotics.  If people are concerned about their health, then perhaps it’s time to stand up to the industries that are polluting our water and our food, which has a direct impact on our immune systems, regardless of whether or not one is vaccinated.  Perhaps it’s about time we spoke up against people who take symptom masking drugs so when they are ill they can continue to go to work where they spread their illness.  There’s more to this than vaccines.  Medical and health management are choices people can make and no person has the right to force it upon another.  Perhaps if the people advocating for mandatory vaccination were to sign a legal document taking full responsibility to care for the child and pay all cost associated with care, if there’s an adverse reaction, then there’d be less people so willing to force it upon others.  So, when you advocate for forced vaccination, ask yourself if you will give up one day every week to help out with the physical care of the vaccine damaged children, ask yourself if you will be willing to give up a days pay every week to pay for the specialist care of the vaccine damaged children.  If you aren’t prepared to give up one day to provide help and one days pay to pay for care, then perhaps you better not advocate for mandatory vaccination.

MomOfIV February 20, 2015 at 9:14 pm - Reply
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Susan February 20, 2015 at 5:58 pm - Reply

So, so, so glad I never set up a FB account.  Initially I wasn’t intrigued by it because I like my privacy, but now I’m glad I didn’t because Mark’s NWO agenda makes me want to throw up.  He supposedly attends Bilderberg meetings.  Nuff said.

SusanFordKeller February 20, 2015 at 4:45 pm - Reply

Zuck is entitled to his opinion, as are we all. If he decides to censor or shut down people who disagree with him, there are other forums. No worries.

john willis February 20, 2015 at 2:15 pm - Reply

Now that Zuckerberg has shown how biased he is on the vaccine controversy will it be long before Facebook begins to edit or delete vaccine truth posts. What about other subjects where he has a strong view ! Just remember Mark you became a multi-millionaire on the backs of Facebook users many of whom are sincerely troubled by the increasingly aggressive vaccine campaign. Someone in your position should think very carefully before going public !!!!!!

mikulamonika February 20, 2015 at 7:35 pm - Reply

he doesnt have to be scared. People need facebook and they will never resign no matter what he does or says. he knows it, i know it, everyone know it

Lisa Gottschalk February 20, 2015 at 1:47 pm - Reply

Let us all make a page on fcebook directed at Mr. Z himself. We can ask direct questions of him as to whether he is “current” on his shots. Better yet perhaps we can also suggest that he take a few of the latest pharma meds that have caused an abundance of law suits as seen on tv commercials all day long. People who have exaggerated amounts of money forget how tough it was before their wealth. I live for the day when corporate american falls on its knees when the bottom drops out from the dollar w/I MUST HAVE MONEY I STILL HAVE CHECKS mentality Mr. O  and his continuing of donating and or spending money we do not have.

Amy Abdeen February 20, 2015 at 1:16 pm - Reply

My son almost died from his vaccines at 1 1/2.  He was forced to get a large number of shots and if I didn’t the pediatrics told me they were going to call Children and Youth on me and take my child away.  I was terrified!  I didn’t know anything about vaccines.  After two nurses held my screaming son down while they pumped him with poison, it was too late.  He was never the same.  The next day he reached a fever of 108, had a seizure, while mucous poured out of his mouth.  He tried to breathe.  He was gasping for air.  He lost his speech entirely.  He bites his hands.  He makes animal sounds.  Why him?  Why an innocent little boy?  He never hurt anyone to deserve this.  I wish I knew my rights then.  I wish I knew the risks.  I wish I did my research.  It’s too late now.  I can’t take it back.  He hasn’t been vaccinated since.  The nurses give me glares when I reject the vaccinations.  They look at me in disgust.  They got away with murder.  My son may never be the same but they will always have their money coming in. It doesn’t matter to them.  If a child dies, they don’t care.  They will blame it on anything or anyone else but themselves.  They know the truth.  They know what is does to our children.  When is it going to stop?  How many children need to have brain damage or die?  It’s disgusting.  Hell has a special place for these type of people.  Good luck.

MomOfIV February 20, 2015 at 11:17 am - Reply

Proof that wealth doesn’t buy intelligence.  I want to see good ol’ Zucker stand in line and get all of his shots updated before he says anything to anyone about pushing vax on innocent children.

Kameron Krause February 20, 2015 at 11:16 am - Reply

Just another mega rich person that has no idea what hes talking about using his money to get heard. Does he have kids? Better yet is Mr Facebook up to date per CDC adult schedule on all his vaccines? Helping the community with the “herd” immunity. What a joke. Does that mean you might be vulnerable by yourself somewhere in a group of unvaccinated people but if you join the “herd” and the group of unvaccers shows up your collective immunities somehow band together like an invisible forcefield to fight back the disease infested little unvacced children and your safe. I mean if youre not “immune” from your fabulous 99% for sure and completely no side effects vaccine alone how does it work in groups. LAME. ANd for something that’s so “SAFE” there is a page and a half on the MMR alone vaccine of some pretty serious side effects from the package insert. Encephilitous, epilepsy, ghian Barre, I know I butchered those side effects sorry, Diabetes, the measles, oh excuse me measles like rash lol,seizures, and oh my favorite death just to name a few. So Mr ZUCKIE why don’t you get to the doctor and get yourself your MMR Dtap boosters, and you flu vaccine, Id bet your facebook fortune youre far from being up to date on your adult vacs.

Bob Moller February 20, 2015 at 11:13 am - Reply

Amazing the power of Big Pharma has on people. Zuckerberg is just another one of their Schills. Wonder how much of a Kickback he’s receiving

Anna February 20, 2015 at 10:42 am - Reply

Good intentions can result in a bad outcome… granted we live in a “modern” world now that technology has come and have enhanced certain seemingly beneficial  capabilities… I am grateful for them… but there are certain obligations one should fulfill first… did you look at the probable problems that could arise in the future as a possible outcome that it in the long run do more harm than good… I believe we are at a point of making a good decision “the right decision”… let us not continue to perpetuate a social system which leads to its own annihilation… I believe sufficient evidence has been gathered to give us a sign that it is time to change in a direction that brings LIFE a social order that its only mission is to bring LIGHT… love joy no suffering… we are conscious now enough that even those who are stuck in a beliefs  contrary to their best interests… How is it. NOT your best interest to KNOW the ingredients used to make “food” sold by large and very wealthy corporations… I want to know I want to know what are the ingredients, if they are GMOs..what kind of sugar.was used.. I want the recipe… and if they can’t share that information to the consumer… why is that??? ask yourself Why can’t I ask questions?  see you are almost there… go ahead and ask the question Why can’t I say NO and let NO be the final answer … that is my right.. I say NO to mandated vaccines… I say NO to GMO’s,  I say enough plastic pollution how much more can we stand…  Its time to do the right thing  ….  I don’t want to die their idea of “death”… I have my own… Which is to leave this form healthy, the body was a gift and as all gifts… they should be loved… and taken care of… in a way that “life” is cherished and cared with love… My vision is not to die “sick” due to one of the many epidemics that now exist…. Ask the question … please… why is it that way now?  How did we lose our way to doing what is “right”  I get a sense of well being from that experience… you can too when you do whats  “right” .. it gives life giving breaths back to the body and a sense that all is well… that is peace… I chose to die “in peace” , no illness, no fear, very calmly receive my next assignment… the journey of our energies never dies…  Be Peaceful…

Michelle Mitchell February 20, 2015 at 9:10 am - Reply
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Richard Berry February 20, 2015 at 2:39 am - Reply

these guys are sickos! My family is healthy rarely even catch a common cold and guess what no vaccines!!!

Citizen February 20, 2015 at 2:29 am - Reply

Land of the free, home of the brave ??  More like land of the mega corp’s who buy gov’t enforcement & media coersion of their profit plans.

Elaina February 20, 2015 at 1:26 am - Reply

Mark You and Obama can keep your opinions. I will keep my choice. No forced injections of God knows what from companies that have no consequences due to immunity. Leave my rights alone.

Twyla February 20, 2015 at 12:31 am - Reply

The right to make vaccine choices for ourselves and our children is so important.  This petition to the White House has 41,000 signatures so far, but needs 59,000 more.  
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/prohibit-any-laws-mandating-force-and-requirement-vaccinations-any-kind/HW1B3YKz

LeAnn Addleman February 20, 2015 at 8:30 am - Reply

I will continue to share what I know to be true about vaccines until people stand up for our freedom to choose and let the powers that be know that we won’t be forced into anything against our will.

CKC February 20, 2015 at 12:04 am - Reply

Watch “Bought” for free now through March 6th.

Kathryn February 19, 2015 at 10:52 pm - Reply

Considering FB consolidated with the Government in revenue raising for Ebola not so long ago, this move was clearly going to happen sooner or later. He has definitely sold his soul. There’s a great movie that’s currently free to watch (starting today for 1 week I think it is before it’s pulled back down). Everyone in America needs to be constantly sharing this: 

http://www.boughtmovie.com

Ashley February 19, 2015 at 10:09 pm - Reply

His wife is a pediatrician and yet he chose a book written by a woman who has a Bachelors in NON-FICTION WRITING to make his stance official? Wow.

Raven February 19, 2015 at 9:20 pm - Reply

What a cleaver way of population control, with campaigns and every walmart store promoting Take your Vaccines here. Like a herd of cattle of gullable sheeple brainwashed to the point where they will accept mercury and nerve killing toxins in their bodies without knowing what exactly it is they are taking.. while killing the immune system, getting sick to take more meds, developing cancer, and die. Guess who takes over their assets? Who wins? The 1% America. I just hope people wake up before they fall victim to this cleaver agenda.

Jenny February 20, 2015 at 9:15 am - Reply

Great comment! But sooooooooooo scary!! Will anything short of revolution change things you think?

T February 19, 2015 at 8:55 pm - Reply

Rumor has it, he is Rockefeller’s grandson, the founders of medicine, big pharma, control, etc.

curtis February 19, 2015 at 7:40 pm - Reply

Once they reach billionaire status they become a God in their own mind and can choose who lives or dies

Anna February 19, 2015 at 6:17 pm - Reply

They got the money… It’s Hitler and his medical experiments all over again… well it never stopped… its been insidiously happening… most people like the frog sitting in the petri dish will not ever jump out even if it cooks them alive…  just get in line… we been taught how to do that even before kindergarten… and wait your turn for your dose of neurotoxins injected straight into the blood stream… right straight to the brain…  its call Eugenics… mankind has been practicing that since man grew a conscience….  or rather learned how to ignore our God given conscience…. There is so much good we are capable of but yet…. we still choose the dark side…

RaDonna F February 19, 2015 at 6:16 pm - Reply

How quickly we forget, 50 dead children due the measles vaccine.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hcic4qd1-3s

regina newman February 19, 2015 at 5:54 pm - Reply

I really don’t care what his opinion is, Mine is the only one that matters to me and my child. I’ve done my research.

Michael McLaughlin February 19, 2015 at 3:51 pm - Reply

Snake venom is dangerous because it contains neurotoxins. 
 https://www.google.com/search?q=Neurotoxin&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

Crissa February 19, 2015 at 6:41 pm - Reply

And what do they do to treat a venomous snake bite? Fight poison with poison… same thing with vaccines.

Anna February 19, 2015 at 7:08 pm - Reply

Really???!!! you are too funny… hey but that’s our right to express our opinion… that is how vaccines should be seen as well… the right to say NO to Vaccines  …is still a right you would want to keep so that you can continue to express your opinion…  whether right or wrong…

Marty February 20, 2015 at 9:23 am - Reply

It’s not the same thing at all.Anti-venom is made for after the fact.It’s for after you are bitten.And, in many cases it takes several vials.And, then there’s the skin graphs and days of recovery.They sell vaccines as a definite,absolute preventative for diseases.For before you catch it.And,the truth is the diseases that they have vaccines for such as measles are not life threatening.The vaccine provides little to no protection from getting the disease.And,has many harmful side effects.But,if you actually do catch the disease you will recover and have life long immunity,along with a stronger immune system for everything else as well.

Michael McLaughlin February 20, 2015 at 2:40 pm - Reply

There are many, many reasons that vaccines are not safe. One of the most obvious reasons is that the basic formula of vaccines is pre 1950s medical science and hasn’t changed one freaking whit even with today’s super nano computers.

Feminist Fire (@feminist_fire) February 19, 2015 at 3:51 pm - Reply

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/prohibit-any-laws-mandating-force-and-requirement-vaccinations-any-kind/HW1B3YKz

Michael McLaughlin February 19, 2015 at 3:49 pm - Reply

“Why do you think the neurotoxins in vaccines are safe for infants or anyone for that matter?” That’s all that has to be discussed. There is nothing left since neurotoxin is a poison by definition. Neurotoxins are substances that are poisonous or destructive to nerve tissue. http://www.toxipedia.org/display/toxipedia/Neurotoxins
 ALL the vaccines recommended for children contain aluminum neurotoxins which by definition are poisonous. Neurotoxins are substances that are poisonous or destructive to nerve tissue.

elnura1 February 19, 2015 at 3:32 pm - Reply

Goes to show you money doesn’t make you smart.

snyder February 19, 2015 at 3:14 pm - Reply

Face book is one entity. If you think for one minute this privacy issue is anything new where have you been? They have been censoring many different topics that they don’t agree with. This guy thinks because he has money he knows it all. Some people just have no common sense and you just have to let them believe they are right. Yes, give them permission to be wrong and move on to someone who’s  willing to listen and not believe everything Science has to offer.

hollywood February 19, 2015 at 2:59 pm - Reply
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Grow a spine MZ
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Charmaine February 19, 2015 at 2:43 pm - Reply

well they all need to stick together so they can depopulate….bet a million they dont vax their own kids

denise February 19, 2015 at 2:34 pm - Reply

Apparently he’s to busy playing with the big boys to do his research!

Jock William Doubleday February 19, 2015 at 2:24 pm - Reply

Guess who wants to put mercury, formaldehyde, and aborted fetal cell tissue in your children’s veins? Mark Zuckerberg. Thanks, Mark! That’s history making!! (You’ll be remembered.)

Vegan68 February 19, 2015 at 2:18 pm - Reply

He (Facebook) has been censoring for years regarding this issue. Groups slamming those whose opinion differs from theirs regarding vaccines are allowed to do as they please under the guise of “free speech”, while those opposing mandatory vaccinations and supporting obtaining natural immunity are being shut down and threatened every day. This is only going to get worse. Welcome to a capitalist society folks. He with the most money controls the masses.

s February 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm - Reply

Shame on you Mark Zuckerberg.  Do your research outside what the CDC cronies are telling you!

barbara Winnicki February 19, 2015 at 1:39 pm - Reply
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Time to get off of facebook!
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saveh20 February 19, 2015 at 1:28 pm - Reply

I find it terrifying that someone who is making billions from a social media platform has the power to use his money to censor and influence.  Another billionaire promoting vaccines???? this sounds similar to Bill Gates… Have you seen how India is suing Bill and Melinda Gates?  Hey Mark, stick with social media and stay the hell away from injecting my kids with poison…

Carl February 19, 2015 at 12:57 pm - Reply

I have tried to do research on vaccines in order to get more information. Every time, the first hit is the cdc and how good everything is. Makes me wonder if some information and some sites are being suppressed and freedom of speech and choice has already been taken away.

Oriana February 19, 2015 at 3:20 pm - Reply

OMG, there is SO much evidence once you eliminate everything funded by corrupt corporate “science.”  Just start looking, you’ll never vaccinate again.  Here’s an anti-vaccine article by the late Robert F. Kennedy that mysteriously disappeared from Rolling Stone’s archives, now back. http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/deadly-immunity-20110209

Kathryn February 19, 2015 at 10:54 pm - Reply

Now back with ‘corrections’?? What does that mean exactly? Anyone have a copy of the original?

sylvie February 19, 2015 at 3:43 pm - Reply

There’s a ton out there. Look up “the greater good” and the “silence epidemic” on you tube. You will see lots more names and documentaries come up. Read Dr Sears who has taken a generally neutral standpoint on it. Dr humphreys, look up the cdc whistleblower. There’s a ton out there. I can’t think of any others off the top of my head sorry.

Charles February 20, 2015 at 1:29 am - Reply

You might also be interested in the Merck lawsuit. This company is well known for its fraudulent activities. People who blindly follow their “science” really believe this company has their best interest at heart. http://business.cch.com/ald/USMerck952014.pdf

Sara Lee Langsam February 20, 2015 at 9:45 am - Reply

Carl, If you go to the homepage of vaccine impact.com there are twelve excellent articles about the vaccine-autism link.  You can choose any or all of the writers and go on their website.  Also through Amazon .com you can search for books on vaccines.  There are many excellent ones out there.
You can download them on your tablet.  With most books they even let you read a sample for free to see if you like the book.
Having said that it is true that if you simply type in vaccines you will get a very one sided view of the issue.