Model Doutzen Kroes doubles down on anti-vax stance: 'I have told you my point of view'

Doutzen Kroes is defending herself after weighing in on coronavirus vaccinations.

The former Victoria's Secret model, 36, doubled down on her stance after she made headlines for writing about her right not to get the vaccine on Instagram.

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"I have told you my point of view," her new statement began. "It was scary because its not a popular opinion to have. It's even frowned upon and ridiculed. Some call it dangerous some call it brave. Whatever you call it it comes from a place of knowing that my right to decide what I put into my body is sacred and needs to be protected.

"I shared my opinion because I hope to reach people to tell them they are not alone I think they feel alone because its so freaking hard to not be liked for many of us. To hear one sided information in the media and feel like you're doing the wrong thing while protecting yours and everyone's right."

Kroes went on to say she doesn't "ridicule anyone's opinion" because she respects them.

"All I'm saying is please also respect mine. Unity in unconditional respect is what is so needed!" she wrote.

"If this system is not welcoming me anymore because I choose to listen to my gut feeling and to listen to the other narrative and scientists that are being censored. What is the next step, being pushed out or taking the step myself? I want alternatives and I'm going to look for them. I'm done convincing anyone, this is not my place but at least now you know where I stand. I want to live my life in sovereignty but don't know how and I'm sure many of you feel the same."

Earlier this month, the model spoke out about her decision not to get vaccinated.

"I will not be forced to take the shot," she wrote via Instagram. "I will not be forced to prove my health to participate in society. I will not accept exclusion of people based on their medical status."

"Freedom of speech is a right worth fighting for but we can only solve this united in peace and love!"

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