For those who want more discussion of epidemics, contagious diseases, and vaccinations, I wrote an article called “Free Market Control of Epidemics” almost 6 years ago here on LRC. I believe that discussion assumes reasonably realistic assumptions and projects reasonable and feasible possibilities in a free market. In re-reading it, one new thing that occurred to me was that the State’s many, many labor, housing, rental and anti-discrimination laws, that force people together into association with others with whom they may not wish to associate, increases public health hazards. For example, a restaurant owner may find it necessary in view … Continue reading Forced Vaccinations?