A virus of ‘scientism’
The aftermath from the Chinese Wuhan lab’s genetically engineered SARS-CoV-2 virus generated universal histrionics, risky mRNA shots and enormous wealth for greedy pharmaceutical companies.
An unintended consequence is we witnessed a drastic change in authentic science. Virology, epidemiology and pharmacology became something better called “scientism,” which is akin to philosophy antipathetic to real science.
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 protects vaccine manufacturers from civil personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, so tort law exempts Big Pharma.
Pharmaceutical companies virtually control medical centers and associations, doctors and government. Ivermectin could have ended the “pandemic” early. This safe drug and its proponents were targeted. Meanwhile, Peru, which switched Ivermectin from a prescription to an over-the-counter medication, had the world’s lowest death rate.
Be nostalgic back to early 2021 to see how “science” on Covid-19 shots unfolded in three years:
- It’s the cure. CDC Director Walensky proclaimed: “Vaccinated people do not carry the virus and don’t get sick.”
- It’s not the cure but vaccination prevents you from contracting the virus and spreading it to others. “Vaccines prevent Covid-19 mutations.”
- Vaccination doesn’t prevent you from getting Covid. It prevents you from getting sick. Science extolled: “The situation is so clear, the data affirm, if you get the vaccination, you are protected.”
- Vaccination doesn’t prevent you from getting sick, but it prevents you from getting awfully sick.
- Vaccination doesn’t prevent you from getting awfully sick, but it prevents vulnerable populations from dying.
- Look, it’s still beneficial. Certified legacy medical institutions regurgitate “ad nauseum” the shots are safe, effective and beneficial.
- Vaccination doesn’t prevent you from catching or spreading Covid. “The cure is much worse than the disease.”
Who will hold the medical and pharmaceutical cartels accountable for deaths, injuries and medical fraud?
Terry Payne, Marble
Vote to save our republic
The United States is a constitutional republic, and right now that foundation is under serious attack.
The Democrats are tearing down the Constitution and pushing for a Marxist authoritarian government, where one party controls everything.
Just look at President Joe Biden’s administration – they’re going after their Republican opponents, using government power to silence and crush dissent.
Democrats want more than just bigger government; they want total control over our lives, businesses and freedoms. They’re steering us toward a system where the government dictates everything, stripping away the rights and liberties our Founding Fathers fought for.
Republicans believe in a small government that serves and answers to the people. We stand for individual rights, economic freedom and protecting our constitutional principles.
It’s time to push back against this dangerous trend. It’s time to save our constitutional republic.
Join us in this fight. Let’s make America great again.
Dallas McMillan, Unaka The writer is chair of the Cherokee County GOP.
‘What are you waiting for?’
Concerned about America’s downward spiral? Confused about how our country got here, where we’re going and why?
For accurate answers, read Phillip McGraw’s well-researched We Have Issues and Jonathan Cahn’s factual, eye-opening The Josiah Manifesto before the Nov. 5 general election.
Cahn’s impressive events history requires a seat belt for the sometimes jolting but always revealing ride.
McGraw states, “The country is under attack by extremists at the fringes, who put ideology before sanity and stoke division for their own gain. They are robbing America of its common sense and denying empirical truths, and we’re all suffering the consequences.”
The tyranny of the fringe is harmful, not helpful. Don’t trust the force-fed messages that bombard us daily. Look. See the plethora of damaging scenarios presented under the pretext of good.
George Orwell’s fictitious Animal Farm and his then futuristic, now relevant, 1984 also provide reflective insight. You’ll learn much.
Awake from ignorance. Realize people who push ideas or positions that lack a solid underpinning or factual basis tend to get very defensive, very fast, when challenged.
“Forces are in play, and our apathy, in many cases our fears, but in all cases our inaction and our wrongheaded thinking have enabled, empowered, even invited this disruption to occur,” McGraw wrote.
America is on the precipice of a dark, bottomless abyss that will entomb us and future generations. These referenced books help generate wise, intelligent choices and foster impetus for needed change to keep you from tumbling in.
Love America? Then use your voice loud enough to be heard.
“Winners deal with the truth, the facts, the data. Not just what is being pushed on them,”’ McGraw informs.
“What is holding you back, shutting you down, and shutting you up? What do you see that you aren’t saying? What are you afraid of?”
Tamara Phillips, Murphy
Let there be library light
Libraries offer essential government services to the people of the communities they serve. The Andrews Public Library staff fulfills this mission in an exemplary manner. The staff is efficient, welcoming to all citizens and exemplifies genuine care, concern and hospitality to everyone who visits the facility.
All efforts must be made by the Town of Andrews local government officials and Cherokee County to sustain, if not improve, funding to the library.
Andrew Carnegie, who funded the construction of a Carnegie Library in Andrews in 1914 is attributed with these still relevant quotations regarding his passion for libraries:
“A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.”
“There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the earth as the free public library, this republic of letters, where neither rank, office, nor wealth receives the slightest consideration.”
The Andrews Public Library senior staff has worked together effectively for over 20 years to provide services and programs to benefit the people of the community. Children’s programming, art exhibits, historical and cultural documentation and preservation of the local/regional area, technology services, document copying for a modest fee, guest assistance that is second to none are all areas that the media specialists accomplish daily in a passionate manner. They are dedicated to these tasks and the people they serve.
They are truly a very important part of the “little town with the big heart.” I urge town and county officials to seek creative ways to fully fund this vibrant, essential services facility.
Andrew Carnegie said about libraries, “Let there be light.” Let’s don’t let that beacon falter in one of our greatest community assets.
David Newsome, Cherokee County Schools Valleytown Township Andrews
Arts guild seeks help
We are reaching out to you with a heartfelt plea. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community art organization, the Valley River Arts Guild has dedicated ourselves to enriching the lives of those around us through the power of creativity and expression through our MAC, Murphy Art Center gallery, our First Friday Art Walks, our Murphy Art Xplosion Outdoor Art Gallery, our Kids’ Art Classes program, our Teen and Adult classes, and our Smoky Mountain Art Studio Tour.
But today, we find ourselves facing a challenge that threatens our ability to continue this vital work.
Our main air conditioning unit, essential for creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for our volunteers, visitors and community, has reached the end of its lifespan. Without proper cooling, our gallery, classroom, and our artworks and crafts will suffer during the scorching summer months, making it nearly impossible to carry out our programs and events.
Our volunteers, who give so generously of their time and energy; our visitors, many of whom rely on our programs as a source of inspiration; and, most importantly, our community all deserve to have access to the resources and opportunities that we provide. Without functioning air conditioning, our ability to fulfill this mission is severely compromised.
That’s why we are turning to you, our community, for help. We are asking for your support in raising funds to replace and install a new air conditioning unit. The lowest bid for the cost of replacement is $8,000. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will allow us to continue our important work and ensure that our space remains a vibrant hub of creativity and connection for all.
If you are inspired to help, your tax-deductible contributions can be accepted by dropping off or mailing a check made out to “VRAG,” Valley River Arts Guild, Murphy Art Center, 12 Peachtree St., Murphy, NC 28906; 828-360-3038; ValleyRiverArts.com.
Debra Vanderlaan, Murphy
The writer is president of Valley River Arts Guild.
Keep library in Andrews
It was striking to me to see an article trumpeting the positive state of our beautiful county right next to an article discussing the potential of reduced funding of the Andrews Public Library. How can our community leaders even consider such a thing?
So the library becomes a haven for some unhoused by providing public facilities. The answer is to deny library services to the entire town? Would it not be more productive for those leaders to put work into solving those underlying issues? Andrews has suffered enough main-street decay.
If Andrews were to lose its public library, it sends a clear sign of further decline and mismanagement. Who would want to move to such a place?
Our heavenly little town is better than this.
Cat El-Khouri, Charlotte
The writer is a native of Andrews.
Will anything change here?
With the 2024 general election on the horizon, and the national debt now well over $30 trillion, a John Adams quote comes to mind. He said: “There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.” Could this “1826” quote take place before our very eyes, and we’re too blind to see it?
Ben Franklin answered over 200 years ago when he said: “He was so learned that he could name a horse in nine languages; so ignorant that he bought a cow to ride on.” So, will the election change anything?
What does $30-plus trillion in debt really mean? Do the citizens of America understand? Do we somehow think the government can create wealth out of thin air?
As we sit in our three bedroom, two-bath home – eating, drinking and marrying – most could care less. Surely our government will fix the problem.
As I ponder these questions I wonder what I would do if I were in debt more than I could pay. Would I continue to runup the amount? Would I get a printing press and counterfeit money? All this would put me in direct competition with the government.
So how will these tyrants solve the problem? For starters they have no problem pushing the debt down the road and onto the backs of our children. They have no problem printing fiat money and, lastly, they have no qualms about robbing taxpayers.
As a tax-paying Vietnam vet and like most Americans I’m not opposed to supporting my country. So why are so many so upset about paying taxes today?
Will this election change anything or just rearrange deck chairs on the Titanic?
Ed Huber, Copperhill, Tenn.
Stop war, share land
Palestinians and Israelis:
Stop killing each other.
Israel: give the Palestinians back a West Bank country.
Share the Gaza Strip.
Harry Holdorf, Brasstown