GOP legislator attacks top vaccine scientist on Twitter, accusing him of self-enrichment, 'sorcery'
Measles, mumps and rubella vaccines are seen in a cooler. By Deanna Paul Deanna Paul Reporter covering national and breaking news Email Bio Follow May 8 at 3:07 PM A Texas state legislator unleashed a vilifying attack on a leading vaccine scientist Tuesday, accusing the doctor of “sorcery.”
Hotez took his concerns about the report to Twitter. And then he received an unexpected, seething personal attack from the Republican state legislator, Rep. Jonathan Stickland. In a tweeted response, Hotez, a pediatrician and vaccine scientist, noted to Stickland that he does not receive money from the vaccine industry; instead, his work focuses on “neglected disease vaccines for the world’s poorest people."“Make the case for your sorcery to consumers on your own dime,” the Republican, who represents an area of suburban Fort Worth, snapped back Tuesday. “Quit using the heavy hand of government to make your business profitable through mandates and immunity.
Make the case for your sorcery to consumers on your own dime. Like every other business. Quit using the heavy hand of government to make your business profitable through mandates and immunity. It’s disgusting.
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