Guest guest Posted January 21, 1999 Report Share Posted January 21, 1999 I thought everyone might find this of interest. ====================================== Airman Could Be Court-Martialed ..c The Associated Press TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) -- An Air Force airman faces a possible court-martial for refusing an anthrax vaccine that some servicemen fear may be linked to Gulf War illnesses. The Pentagon has ordered the shot for all 1.5 million active-duty service members and 1 million reservists. Airman 1st Class Jeff Bettendorf refused, and was told he could be court-martialed as early as Friday. Military officials insist the vaccine is safe and necessary because rogue nations such as Iraq are suspected of storing anthrax in their arsenals. Anthrax is an infectious disease that occurs naturally in livestock. Its dry spores can be stored in weapons and even microscopic amounts can be fatal. But Bettendorf and other military personnel have complained about possible side effects of the vaccine, including headaches, nausea and dizziness. Critics also worry it could lead to cancer, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome and infertility. More than a dozen Marines have refused the shot. ``I can tell you there are a lot of people who are afraid of getting this shot,'' Bettendorf said. Some Gulf War troops blame experimental vaccines given during the 1991 conflict for illnesses they contracted. Under military law, anyone convicted in a summary court-martial faces 30 days of confinement, a demotion in rank and forfeiture of two-thirds pay for one month. Conviction would not mean a dishonorable discharge from the military. Defense Secretary Cohen in 1997 ordered development of a program to inoculate troops against anthrax. All military forces are expected to be immunized by 2004 or 2005. An annual booster shot is needed. Some members of the military have previously refused the shot and some have been discharged. spokesman Maj. Mike Halbig said if Bettendorf is punished, it will be because of a refusal to follow an order. AP-NY-01-21-99 0502EST Copyright 1998 The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP news report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed without prior written authority of The Associated Press. To edit your profile, go to keyword <A HREF= " aol://1722:NewsProfiles " > NewsProfiles</A>. For all of today's news, go to keyword <A HREF= " aol://1722:News " >News</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 -Don't you think it's interesting that this comes out the same day they are passing the stimulus package that inclues almost 1 billion dollars for vaccines? -- In no-forced-vaccination , cassandra alls <cbsunshine@...> wrote: > > So I am planning on reading the 183 page document starting tonight. > I hope I do not run out of printer ink or highlighter. > > I am starting to feel like Brokovich > > I caught some news from CNN ( corrupt news network) and some things > stood out. > > 1. The case was prepared by a TAX attorney > 2. Offit's comments, " these are unfortunate coincidences " - I wanted > to throw something at my TV! > 3. Special Masters were sympathetic but did not feel they were > entitled to a reward. ( this does not clear the safety of the vaccine > nor mean the vaccine did not cause the reaction) > 4. When Pharma companies came to the US and started getting sued > because of numerous reactions they decided that it was " not > profitable " to continue to go to court so a fund and vaccine court > was established - hummmm. > They donate 75 cents a vaccine into this fund. > 5. Over the past 20 years there have been over 1500 cases and 1.8 > billion dollars in damages. > > I really hope they appeal and get an more competent attorney. > > I really need to get a punching bag in my house to have a release. > > casey > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 -Don't you think it's interesting that this comes out the same day they are passing the stimulus package that inclues almost 1 billion dollars for vaccines? -- In no-forced-vaccination , cassandra alls <cbsunshine@...> wrote: > > So I am planning on reading the 183 page document starting tonight. > I hope I do not run out of printer ink or highlighter. > > I am starting to feel like Brokovich > > I caught some news from CNN ( corrupt news network) and some things > stood out. > > 1. The case was prepared by a TAX attorney > 2. Offit's comments, " these are unfortunate coincidences " - I wanted > to throw something at my TV! > 3. Special Masters were sympathetic but did not feel they were > entitled to a reward. ( this does not clear the safety of the vaccine > nor mean the vaccine did not cause the reaction) > 4. When Pharma companies came to the US and started getting sued > because of numerous reactions they decided that it was " not > profitable " to continue to go to court so a fund and vaccine court > was established - hummmm. > They donate 75 cents a vaccine into this fund. > 5. Over the past 20 years there have been over 1500 cases and 1.8 > billion dollars in damages. > > I really hope they appeal and get an more competent attorney. > > I really need to get a punching bag in my house to have a release. > > casey > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'm afraid I can't help with the printer ink and highlightrer; but you may fast be becoming the Brokovich of the no-vaccine folks! As far as your comment about needing a punching bag in your house--it sounds like a very positive thing. Perhaps you can find a used one at a thrift store, other used sports equipment store or online at one of your local freecycle groups? Just a thought. Keep up the good work! ~~Ruth Vaccine Case So I am planning on reading the 183 page document starting tonight. I hope I do not run out of printer ink or highlighter. I am starting to feel like Brokovich I caught some news from CNN ( corrupt news network) and some things stood out. 1. The case was prepared by a TAX attorney 2. Offit's comments, " these are unfortunate coincidences" - I wanted to throw something at my TV! 3. Special Masters were sympathetic but did not feel they were entitled to a reward. ( this does not clear the safety of the vaccine nor mean the vaccine did not cause the reaction) 4. When Pharma companies came to the US and started getting sued because of numerous reactions they decided that it was "not profitable" to continue to go to court so a fund and vaccine court was established - hummmm. They donate 75 cents a vaccine into this fund. 5. Over the past 20 years there have been over 1500 cases and 1.8 billion dollars in damages. I really hope they appeal and get an more competent attorney. I really need to get a punching bag in my house to have a release. casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'm afraid I can't help with the printer ink and highlightrer; but you may fast be becoming the Brokovich of the no-vaccine folks! As far as your comment about needing a punching bag in your house--it sounds like a very positive thing. Perhaps you can find a used one at a thrift store, other used sports equipment store or online at one of your local freecycle groups? Just a thought. Keep up the good work! ~~Ruth Vaccine Case So I am planning on reading the 183 page document starting tonight. I hope I do not run out of printer ink or highlighter. I am starting to feel like Brokovich I caught some news from CNN ( corrupt news network) and some things stood out. 1. The case was prepared by a TAX attorney 2. Offit's comments, " these are unfortunate coincidences" - I wanted to throw something at my TV! 3. Special Masters were sympathetic but did not feel they were entitled to a reward. ( this does not clear the safety of the vaccine nor mean the vaccine did not cause the reaction) 4. When Pharma companies came to the US and started getting sued because of numerous reactions they decided that it was "not profitable" to continue to go to court so a fund and vaccine court was established - hummmm. They donate 75 cents a vaccine into this fund. 5. Over the past 20 years there have been over 1500 cases and 1.8 billion dollars in damages. I really hope they appeal and get an more competent attorney. I really need to get a punching bag in my house to have a release. casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 The punching bag will not only help you release, but will keep your body fit. Marieliz > > So I am planning on reading the 183 page document starting tonight. > I hope I do not run out of printer ink or highlighter. > > I am starting to feel like Brokovich > > I caught some news from CNN ( corrupt news network) and some things > stood out. > > 1. The case was prepared by a TAX attorney > 2. Offit's comments, " these are unfortunate coincidences " - I wanted > to throw something at my TV! > 3. Special Masters were sympathetic but did not feel they were > entitled to a reward. ( this does not clear the safety of the vaccine > nor mean the vaccine did not cause the reaction) > 4. When Pharma companies came to the US and started getting sued > because of numerous reactions they decided that it was " not > profitable " to continue to go to court so a fund and vaccine court > was established - hummmm. > They donate 75 cents a vaccine into this fund. > 5. Over the past 20 years there have been over 1500 cases and 1.8 > billion dollars in damages. > > I really hope they appeal and get an more competent attorney. > > I really need to get a punching bag in my house to have a release. > > casey > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 The punching bag will not only help you release, but will keep your body fit. Marieliz > > So I am planning on reading the 183 page document starting tonight. > I hope I do not run out of printer ink or highlighter. > > I am starting to feel like Brokovich > > I caught some news from CNN ( corrupt news network) and some things > stood out. > > 1. The case was prepared by a TAX attorney > 2. Offit's comments, " these are unfortunate coincidences " - I wanted > to throw something at my TV! > 3. Special Masters were sympathetic but did not feel they were > entitled to a reward. ( this does not clear the safety of the vaccine > nor mean the vaccine did not cause the reaction) > 4. When Pharma companies came to the US and started getting sued > because of numerous reactions they decided that it was " not > profitable " to continue to go to court so a fund and vaccine court > was established - hummmm. > They donate 75 cents a vaccine into this fund. > 5. Over the past 20 years there have been over 1500 cases and 1.8 > billion dollars in damages. > > I really hope they appeal and get an more competent attorney. > > I really need to get a punching bag in my house to have a release. > > casey > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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