> The problem as I see it is that the anti-vax zealots do not appear to want to be scientifically rigorous
You're not wrong here. However, this criticism applies to a vast majority of individuals involved in the discussion, no matter what side they're on.
As an example, take the other comments on this post about how "aluminum is ingested by people all the time" -> it is absolutely safe in all forms and interactions.
This lack of rigor from the pro-vax hoi polloi gives an anti-vax-inclined individual possessing the slightest amount of critical thinking a great vaulting point.
You're not wrong here. However, this criticism applies to a vast majority of individuals involved in the discussion, no matter what side they're on.
As an example, take the other comments on this post about how "aluminum is ingested by people all the time" -> it is absolutely safe in all forms and interactions.
This lack of rigor from the pro-vax hoi polloi gives an anti-vax-inclined individual possessing the slightest amount of critical thinking a great vaulting point.