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Amesh Adalja Discusses COVID-19
In this interview, infectious disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja discusses the development of our understanding of COVID-19, including the dynamics of its spread. Interestingly, he notes that for most people, the disease is mild and this aids in its spread. https://scgshow.com/2020/06/12/the-truth-about-coronavirus-w-dr-amesh-adalja-the-lockdown-show-podcast-ep-18/
Vaccine Imperialism
For months, there have been increasing demands for waivers for the intellectual property rights to COVID vaccines. Big Pharma, the argument goes, should share its knowledge and technology with anyone who desires it. To refuse to do so is “vaccine imperialism.” The failure to waive intellectual property rights is being blamed for the low vaccination…
The Pursuit of Happiness
The Texas Constitution was written to protect individual rights—the freedom of individuals to live as they choose, so long as they respect the freedom of others to do the same. This was accomplished by limiting the powers of government and explicitly affirming that individuals have the right to assemble, the right to worship, and the…
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“Public Health” vs. Individuals
Since March 2020, we have been subjected to an endless series of mandates and prohibitions. Businesses were ordered to close. We weren’t allowed to have large gatherings, even in our own homes. Some states—such as Texas and Florida—have prohibited private businesses from requiring their employees to be vaccinated. Biden has proposed a law to require…