Sure, they know its a dangerous vaccine. Sound reasoning on their part. Too bad we can’t trust our government not to fund biological weapons like this.
Another option, Frist said, is for Congress to extend the Federal Tort Claims Act to those involved in smallpox vaccinations. Under this approach, the federal government would defend any lawsuit brought and pay any damages. The case would be tried in federal, not state, court, and be heard by a judge not a jury, he said. In addition, there could be a ban or limit on punitive damages.
Naturally, they are eager to also further erode jury trials.