Another response to action item - Right to self-shield

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I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it

was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding

the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote

in the signature line):

Dear ,

Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology

from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public

health and disease prevention. The assertion that the " government " is going to

force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by

health care professionals.

If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would

recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health

intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of

cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities,

in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to

others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of

food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are

examples of public health measures.

Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example,

research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many

contagious diseases.

During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely

credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control

of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and

occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water,

anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.

Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in

reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In

recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible

strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease

that plagued humanity for thousands of years.

The fact that you think that " pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force

yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous " is

largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality

public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this

issue.

Sincerely,

Representative Phylis K. King

Idaho House seat 18 B

Boise, Idaho

The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always

so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

[Guest guest]

In that case, Bertrand could be called the King of Fools.

From: rachelschupbach <rachelschupbach@...>no-forced-vaccination Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:16:39 AMSubject: Another response to action item - Right to self-shield

I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):Dear ,Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the "government" is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a

disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging.

In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.The fact that you think that "pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous" is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.Sincerely,Representative Phylis K. KingIdaho House seat 18 BBoise, IdahoThe whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are alwaysso certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

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for those of you as angry as i am after reading the previous post, heres a link to contact phylis k. king

mailto:pking@...

On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 4:16 PM, rachelschupbach <rachelschupbach@...> wrote:

 

I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):

Dear ,Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the " government " is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.

If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.

Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.

Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.

The fact that you think that " pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous " is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.

Sincerely,Representative Phylis K. KingIdaho House seat 18 BBoise, IdahoThe whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are alwaysso certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

[Guest guest]

for those of you as angry as i am after reading the previous post, heres a link to contact phylis k. king

mailto:pking@...

On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 4:16 PM, rachelschupbach <rachelschupbach@...> wrote:

 

I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):

Dear ,Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the " government " is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.

If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.

Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.

Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.

The fact that you think that " pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous " is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.

Sincerely,Representative Phylis K. KingIdaho House seat 18 BBoise, IdahoThe whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are alwaysso certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

[Guest guest]

Is he calling you a fool or a fanatic?? *sigh* Who is his puppet master? Maybe

he should be the one to sign up first for this safe vaccine?

Jen

>

> I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it

was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding

the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote

in the signature line):

>

> Dear ,

> Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in

Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something

about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the " government "

is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of

last resort by health care professionals.

>

> If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would

recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health

intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of

cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities,

in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to

others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of

food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are

examples of public health measures.

> Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For

example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many

contagious diseases.

>

> During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely

credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control

of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and

occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water,

anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.

>

> Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in

reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In

recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible

strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease

that plagued humanity for thousands of years.

>

> The fact that you think that " pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force

yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous " is

largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality

public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this

issue.

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Representative Phylis K. King

> Idaho House seat 18 B

> Boise, Idaho

> The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always

> so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think both. I found it extremely arrogant how she assumed both her level of formal education as well as personal study on the topic to be greater than mine. Also interesting was the fact that she mentions fluoridation of the water supply as a public health achievement.From: loaharris1002 <loaharris1002@...>Subject: Re: Another response to action item - Right to self-shieldno-forced-vaccination Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 7:26 AM

Is he calling you a fool or a fanatic?? *sigh* Who is his puppet master? Maybe he should be the one to sign up first for this safe vaccine?

Jen

>

> I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):

>

> Dear ,

> Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the "government" is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.

>

> If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.

> Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.

>

> During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.

>

> Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.

>

> The fact that you think that "pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous" is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Representative Phylis K. King

> Idaho House seat 18 B

> Boise, Idaho

> The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always

> so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think both. I found it extremely arrogant how she assumed both her level of formal education as well as personal study on the topic to be greater than mine. Also interesting was the fact that she mentions fluoridation of the water supply as a public health achievement.From: loaharris1002 <loaharris1002@...>Subject: Re: Another response to action item - Right to self-shieldno-forced-vaccination Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 7:26 AM

Is he calling you a fool or a fanatic?? *sigh* Who is his puppet master? Maybe he should be the one to sign up first for this safe vaccine?

Jen

>

> I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):

>

> Dear ,

> Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the "government" is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.

>

> If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.

> Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.

>

> During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.

>

> Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.

>

> The fact that you think that "pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous" is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Representative Phylis K. King

> Idaho House seat 18 B

> Boise, Idaho

> The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always

> so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

>

>

[Guest guest]

There should be public evidence that these senators and their families are vaccinated before any gets to the public. We should write to them requesting the same.

From: loaharris1002 <loaharris1002@...>Subject: Re: Another response to action item - Right to self-shieldno-forced-vaccination Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 6:26 AM

Is he calling you a fool or a fanatic?? *sigh* Who is his puppet master? Maybe he should be the one to sign up first for this safe vaccine?Jen>> I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):> > Dear ,> Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion

that the "government" is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.> > If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.> Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.> > During the 20th century, the dramatic increase

in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.> > Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.> > The fact that you think that "pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous" is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of

quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.> > Sincerely,> > Representative Phylis K. King> Idaho House seat 18 B> Boise, Idaho> The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always> so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand> >

[Guest guest]

There should be public evidence that these senators and their families are vaccinated before any gets to the public. We should write to them requesting the same.

From: loaharris1002 <loaharris1002@...>Subject: Re: Another response to action item - Right to self-shieldno-forced-vaccination Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 6:26 AM

Is he calling you a fool or a fanatic?? *sigh* Who is his puppet master? Maybe he should be the one to sign up first for this safe vaccine?Jen>> I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):> > Dear ,> Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion

that the "government" is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.> > If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.> Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.> > During the 20th century, the dramatic increase

in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.> > Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.> > The fact that you think that "pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous" is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of

quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.> > Sincerely,> > Representative Phylis K. King> Idaho House seat 18 B> Boise, Idaho> The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always> so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand> >

[Guest guest]

How would we make sure it is not just a saline vaccine ? Re: Another response to action item - Right to self-shieldno-forced-vaccination Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 6:26 AM

Is he calling you a fool or a fanatic?? *sigh* Who is his puppet master? Maybe he should be the one to sign up first for this safe vaccine?Jen>> I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):> > Dear ,> Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the "government" is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.> > If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.> Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.> > During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.> > Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.> > The fact that you think that "pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous" is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.> > Sincerely,> > Representative Phylis K. King> Idaho House seat 18 B> Boise, Idaho> The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always> so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand> >

[Guest guest]

How would we make sure it is not just a saline vaccine ? Re: Another response to action item - Right to self-shieldno-forced-vaccination Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 6:26 AM

Is he calling you a fool or a fanatic?? *sigh* Who is his puppet master? Maybe he should be the one to sign up first for this safe vaccine?Jen>> I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):> > Dear ,> Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the "government" is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.> > If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.> Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.> > During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.> > Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.> > The fact that you think that "pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous" is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.> > Sincerely,> > Representative Phylis K. King> Idaho House seat 18 B> Boise, Idaho> The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always> so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand> >

[Guest guest]

> >

> > I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that

it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received

regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand

quote in the signature line):

> >

> > Dear ,

> > Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in

Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something

about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the " government "

is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of

last resort by health care professionals.

> >

> > If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would

recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health

intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of

cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities,

in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to

others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of

food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are

examples of public health measures.

> > Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For

example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many

contagious diseases.

> >

> > During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is

widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and

control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle

and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking

water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.

> >

> > Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs

in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In

recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible

strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease

that plagued humanity for thousands of years.

> >

> > The fact that you think that " pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to

force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and

dangerous " is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of

quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on

this issue.

> >

> > Sincerely,

> >

> > Representative Phylis K. King

> > Idaho House seat 18 B

> > Boise, Idaho

> > The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always

> > so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

> >

> >

>

Dear Phylis King, Idaho State Rep,

You should do a little more research on the items you listed as to if they were

really in the PUBLIC'S best interest. You need to start by researching sodium

flouride and where it originated from and the scientific findings that it

actually is very bad for us. They gave it to the Nazi prisoners to make them

docile and to dumb them down. That is where flouride was first used. EU has

now banned it from their drinking water.

You will also find the same is true for the adjuvants and other ingredients in

your vaccines that you are touting. Pharmaceuticals are FDA signed and approved

with little to no actual trials alot of the time and these upcoming vaccinations

are no exception. They have even admitted to us that their is no time to test

them. Come on Phylis, research before you speak or sign any bill. The internet

is still here and you can find the information I speak of by doing some simple

online searches. Go to You Tube, Dr. Tenpenny is a good place to start, also

search sodium flouride on You Tube as well.

In highest regards,

Terry Brill, CO

[Guest guest]

> >

> > I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that

it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received

regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand

quote in the signature line):

> >

> > Dear ,

> > Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in

Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something

about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the " government "

is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of

last resort by health care professionals.

> >

> > If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would

recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health

intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of

cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities,

in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to

others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of

food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are

examples of public health measures.

> > Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For

example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many

contagious diseases.

> >

> > During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is

widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and

control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle

and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking

water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.

> >

> > Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs

in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In

recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible

strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease

that plagued humanity for thousands of years.

> >

> > The fact that you think that " pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to

force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and

dangerous " is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of

quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on

this issue.

> >

> > Sincerely,

> >

> > Representative Phylis K. King

> > Idaho House seat 18 B

> > Boise, Idaho

> > The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always

> > so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

> >

> >

>

Dear Phylis King, Idaho State Rep,

You should do a little more research on the items you listed as to if they were

really in the PUBLIC'S best interest. You need to start by researching sodium

flouride and where it originated from and the scientific findings that it

actually is very bad for us. They gave it to the Nazi prisoners to make them

docile and to dumb them down. That is where flouride was first used. EU has

now banned it from their drinking water.

You will also find the same is true for the adjuvants and other ingredients in

your vaccines that you are touting. Pharmaceuticals are FDA signed and approved

with little to no actual trials alot of the time and these upcoming vaccinations

are no exception. They have even admitted to us that their is no time to test

them. Come on Phylis, research before you speak or sign any bill. The internet

is still here and you can find the information I speak of by doing some simple

online searches. Go to You Tube, Dr. Tenpenny is a good place to start, also

search sodium flouride on You Tube as well.

In highest regards,

Terry Brill, CO

[Guest guest]

Well, She said it, she knows a little something.

Good job repeating the mantra. If you say it 10 times fast, even you will begin

to believe it, " vaccines are safe. you are free to choose. "

Ya, until you take your child in for a wellness check and they stand blocking th

door, a vaccine in one hand, and a piece of paper signing your life away in the

other. " Pick which hand you want today, ma'am. YOu are free to choose. "

>

> I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it

was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding

the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote

in the signature line):

>

> Dear ,

> Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in

Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something

about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the " government "

is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of

last resort by health care professionals.

>

> If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would

recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health

intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of

cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities,

in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to

others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of

food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are

examples of public health measures.

> Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For

example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many

contagious diseases.

>

> During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely

credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control

of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and

occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water,

anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.

>

> Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in

reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In

recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible

strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease

that plagued humanity for thousands of years.

>

> The fact that you think that " pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force

yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous " is

largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality

public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this

issue.

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Representative Phylis K. King

> Idaho House seat 18 B

> Boise, Idaho

> The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always

> so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

>

>

[Guest guest]

Well, She said it, she knows a little something.

Good job repeating the mantra. If you say it 10 times fast, even you will begin

to believe it, " vaccines are safe. you are free to choose. "

Ya, until you take your child in for a wellness check and they stand blocking th

door, a vaccine in one hand, and a piece of paper signing your life away in the

other. " Pick which hand you want today, ma'am. YOu are free to choose. "

>

> I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it

was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding

the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote

in the signature line):

>

> Dear ,

> Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in

Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something

about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the " government "

is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of

last resort by health care professionals.

>

> If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would

recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health

intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of

cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities,

in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to

others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of

food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are

examples of public health measures.

> Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For

example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many

contagious diseases.

>

> During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely

credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control

of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and

occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water,

anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.

>

> Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in

reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In

recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible

strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease

that plagued humanity for thousands of years.

>

> The fact that you think that " pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force

yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous " is

largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality

public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this

issue.

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Representative Phylis K. King

> Idaho House seat 18 B

> Boise, Idaho

> The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always

> so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

>

>

[Guest guest]

and i ask that you some study of things like the hundreds of thousands ofplastic coffin cases in yards away , and visible from the freeways, in at leasttwo states.....ask around and see how many civil rights are being ignored,and the 'testing' available for new batches of vaccines...and also readcarefully what Dr.Mercola says in his webpage..letaOn Jul 22, 2552 BE, at 13:16, rachelschupbach wrote:I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):Dear ,Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the "government" is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.The fact that you think that "pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous" is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.Sincerely,Representative Phylis K. KingIdaho House seat 18 BBoise, IdahoThe whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are alwaysso certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

[Guest guest]

and i ask that you some study of things like the hundreds of thousands ofplastic coffin cases in yards away , and visible from the freeways, in at leasttwo states.....ask around and see how many civil rights are being ignored,and the 'testing' available for new batches of vaccines...and also readcarefully what Dr.Mercola says in his webpage..letaOn Jul 22, 2552 BE, at 13:16, rachelschupbach wrote:I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):Dear ,Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the "government" is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.The fact that you think that "pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous" is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.Sincerely,Representative Phylis K. KingIdaho House seat 18 BBoise, IdahoThe whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are alwaysso certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

[Guest guest]

and i ask that you some study of things like the hundreds of thousands ofplastic coffin cases in yards away , and visible from the freeways, in at leasttwo states.....ask around and see how many civil rights are being ignored,and the 'testing' available for new batches of vaccines...and also readcarefully what Dr.Mercola says in his webpage..letaOn Jul 22, 2552 BE, at 13:16, rachelschupbach wrote:I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):Dear ,Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the "government" is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.The fact that you think that "pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous" is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.Sincerely,Representative Phylis K. KingIdaho House seat 18 BBoise, IdahoThe whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are alwaysso certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

[Guest guest]

and i ask that you some study of things like the hundreds of thousands ofplastic coffin cases in yards away , and visible from the freeways, in at leasttwo states.....ask around and see how many civil rights are being ignored,and the 'testing' available for new batches of vaccines...and also readcarefully what Dr.Mercola says in his webpage..letaOn Jul 22, 2552 BE, at 13:16, rachelschupbach wrote:I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):Dear ,Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the "government" is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.The fact that you think that "pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous" is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.Sincerely,Representative Phylis K. KingIdaho House seat 18 BBoise, IdahoThe whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are alwaysso certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

[Guest guest]

i was just thinking the exact same thing!! i can see obama smiling over his kids on

 national tv while they are getting their " vaccine " , and saying see america? everything

is just peachy! BWAHAHAHAHA yeah right.

On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:49 PM, <krisrmjlap@...> wrote:

 

How would we make sure it is not just a saline vaccine ? Re: Another response to action item - Right to self-shield

no-forced-vaccination Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 6:26 AM

 

Is he calling you a fool or a fanatic?? *sigh* Who is his puppet master? Maybe he should be the one to sign up first for this safe vaccine?Jen

>> I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):

> > Dear ,> Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the " government " is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.

> > If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.

> Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.> > During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.

> > Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.

> > The fact that you think that " pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous " is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.

> > Sincerely,> > Representative Phylis K. King> Idaho House seat 18 B> Boise, Idaho> The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always> so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

> >

[Guest guest]

i was just thinking the exact same thing!! i can see obama smiling over his kids on

 national tv while they are getting their " vaccine " , and saying see america? everything

is just peachy! BWAHAHAHAHA yeah right.

On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:49 PM, <krisrmjlap@...> wrote:

 

How would we make sure it is not just a saline vaccine ? Re: Another response to action item - Right to self-shield

no-forced-vaccination Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 6:26 AM

 

Is he calling you a fool or a fanatic?? *sigh* Who is his puppet master? Maybe he should be the one to sign up first for this safe vaccine?Jen

>> I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):

> > Dear ,> Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the " government " is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.

> > If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.

> Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.> > During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.

> > Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.

> > The fact that you think that " pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous " is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.

> > Sincerely,> > Representative Phylis K. King> Idaho House seat 18 B> Boise, Idaho> The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always> so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

> >

[Guest guest]

I'm sitting here with my mouth WIDE open, thinking "Representative" Phylis King TOTALLY avoided the question and actually tried to JUSTIFY fluoridating our nation & the world's water supplies and forcing people to take untested, uninsured, potentially deadly vaccines. Wow. It really makes you wonder just who in the hell is she "representing"? And to the point of that quote she used from Bertrand , SHE is clearly the fool, because WE'RE the ones full of doubt. I mean the nerve, trying to throw her little sheet of paper in her constituent's face. All that says to me is that she's a chimp that learned to

use two sticks instead of one. Her degree means absolutely NIL, just another smart dumb-ass.Louis M./LA.

From: loaharris1002 <loaharris1002>Subject: [no-forced-vaccinat ion] Re: Another response to action item - Right to self-shield

no-forced-vaccinati ongroups (DOT) comDate: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 6:26 AM

Is he calling you a fool or a fanatic?? *sigh* Who is his puppet master? Maybe he should be the one to sign up first for this safe vaccine?Jen

>> I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):

> > Dear ,> Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the "government" is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.

> > If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.

> Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.> > During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.

> > Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.

> > The fact that you think that "pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous" is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.

> > Sincerely,> > Representative Phylis K. King> Idaho House seat 18 B> Boise, Idaho> The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always> so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

> >

[Guest guest]

I'm sitting here with my mouth WIDE open, thinking "Representative" Phylis King TOTALLY avoided the question and actually tried to JUSTIFY fluoridating our nation & the world's water supplies and forcing people to take untested, uninsured, potentially deadly vaccines. Wow. It really makes you wonder just who in the hell is she "representing"? And to the point of that quote she used from Bertrand , SHE is clearly the fool, because WE'RE the ones full of doubt. I mean the nerve, trying to throw her little sheet of paper in her constituent's face. All that says to me is that she's a chimp that learned to

use two sticks instead of one. Her degree means absolutely NIL, just another smart dumb-ass.Louis M./LA.

From: loaharris1002 <loaharris1002>Subject: [no-forced-vaccinat ion] Re: Another response to action item - Right to self-shield

no-forced-vaccinati ongroups (DOT) comDate: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 6:26 AM

Is he calling you a fool or a fanatic?? *sigh* Who is his puppet master? Maybe he should be the one to sign up first for this safe vaccine?Jen

>> I also posted this letter in a response to another thread, but thought that it was important enough for its own post. Below is the letter I received regarding the action letter for the right to self-shield (note the Bertrand quote in the signature line):

> > Dear ,> Thank you for sending me this information. I received a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and so I know a little something about public health and disease prevention. The assertion that the "government" is going to force you to do something against your will is only an action of last resort by health care professionals.

> > If you choose to not get vaccinated that is your own business but I would recommend that you consider that the focus of a modern public health intervention is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. In addition to these activities, in many cases treating a disease can be vital to preventing its spread to others, such as during an outbreak of infectious disease or contamination of food or water supplies. Vaccination programs and distribution of condoms are examples of public health measures.

> Many diseases are preventable through simple, non-medical methods. For example, research has shown that the simple act of hand washing can prevent many contagious diseases.> > During the 20th century, the dramatic increase in average life span is widely credited to public health achievements, such as vaccination programs and control of infectious diseases, effective safety policies such as motor-vehicle and occupational safety, improved family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, anti-smoking measures, and programs designed to decrease chronic disease.

> > Today, most governments recognize the importance of public health programs in reducing the incidence of disease, disability, and the effects of aging. In recent years, public health programs providing vaccinations have made incredible strides in promoting health, including the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for thousands of years.

> > The fact that you think that "pharmaceutical industry's headlong rush to force yet more profits from vaccines which are untested, uninsurable and dangerous" is largely untrue. The risks are hugely outweighed by the benefits of quality public health measures. I would ask that you please do more study on this issue.

> > Sincerely,> > Representative Phylis K. King> Idaho House seat 18 B> Boise, Idaho> The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always> so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand

> >