Is it resignation time?

[serpentongue]

People keep requesting openness & transparency from our leaders however this is the furthest thing from what is done ?
We have instant communications for everything so the excuse from the Health Dept. for continuing to demand this must be to control citizens & keep their jobs ?
I didn't want to be vaccinated but I had no choice if I wanted to go out, I had to provide proof before being allowed to enter any business, but if Bonnie & Dix knew these vaccines didn't actually work then they lied or covered it up & should be let go.

This is the way.

And what of the Mayors and city councillors in Kelowna who pushed this policy onto their workers?

Here in Kelowna:

• Disgraced former mayor, Colin Basran

• Acting CAO, Doug Gilchrist

None of these people have so much as made an apology.

Also, Gord Milsom in West Kelowna.

It is time for accountability, buddy.

[serpentongue]

instead of accountability, we get deep seated denial about any wrongdoing.

stay classy Kelowna

[Merry]

I was recently watching a show where two physicians were discussing what happened during the Pandemic. They were talking about California, but much of what they said was applicable here too.

They made the observation that many of the vaccine mandates, mask mandates, and school closures were decided by non medical, non scientific folks who were motivated more by fear than science. And I think there’s a lot of truth in that.

[fluffy]

They made the observation that many of the vaccine mandates, mask mandates, and school closures were decided by non medical, non scientific folks who were motivated more by fear than science. And I think there’s a lot of truth in that.

In California perhaps, but highly questionable as to the application of that theory in Canada. I listened to the advice of our provincial and national health officers, as did a majority of Canadians if response to vaccination programs is any indicator. I sincerely doubt any sort of "retirement" program would find any traction outside the usual vocal fringe.

[Merry]

They made the observation that many of the vaccine mandates, mask mandates, and school closures were decided by non medical, non scientific folks who were motivated more by fear than science. And I think there’s a lot of truth in that.

In California perhaps, but highly questionable as to the application of that theory in Canada. I listened to the advice of our provincial and national health officers, as did a majority of Canadians if response to vaccination programs is any indicator. I sincerely doubt any sort of "retirement" program would find any traction outside the usual vocal fringe.

I think that, as more information becomes available, public opinion is slowly begining to shift a little.

We all listened to what we were being told, trusted that it was accurate, and acted accordingly. But, now that we know more, many of us are begining to question whether or not some of that trust may have been misplaced.

Much was made of the fact that there was scientific consensus around certain issues, yet we all now know that some very reputable scientists were censored during the Pandemic, and many had their reputations tarnished. It’s easy to appear to have consensus, when those with a different opinion are either silenced or smeared.

Even today, there are certain subjects that are still taboo in the mainstream media and other traditional circles. And that ought to bother ALL of us, regardless of how we feel about those issues. Because history is littered with medical mistakes arising out of manufactured consensus. Science is, and always will be, a living thing that changes as we learn more. Not fixed, the way some would have us believe.

[fluffy]

We all listened to what we were being told, trusted that it was accurate, and acted accordingly. But, now that we know more, many of us are begining to question whether or not some of that trust may have been misplaced.

Yes, but you really have to look closely at just where the information is coming from that is changing opinions. My faith in Canada's/BC's health sectors is unchanged as I have yet to see anything convincing that could cause me to reconsider. Invariably those who do seek to change my opinion rely on shaky science and hidden agendas.

[Merry]

We all listened to what we were being told, trusted that it was accurate, and acted accordingly. But, now that we know more, many of us are begining to question whether or not some of that trust may have been misplaced.

Yes, but you really have to look closely at just where the information is coming from that is changing opinions. My faith in Canada's/BC's health sectors is unchanged as I have yet to see anything convincing that could cause me to reconsider. Invariably those who do seek to change my opinion rely on shaky science and hidden agendas.

I don’t think it’s fair to assume that everyone with doubts is relying on information gleaned from unreliable sources.

While it’s true that there ARE a lot of questionable sources out there, it’s also true that, for those who take the time to seek it out, there are some very qualified people who are questioning much of what happened over the past 3 years.

And I think it’s past time that some of those differing expert opinions were given voice in our mainstream media.

In a democracy, it’s important that people be given ALL the relevant information, and be allowed to decide for themselves. And silencing qualified opinions by lumping them in with wild, unqualified ones, runs counter to what democracy is supposed to stand for.

[fluffy]

I don’t think it’s fair to assume that everyone with doubts is relying on information gleaned from unreliable sources.

No, it's not fair. But neither is it fair for a misinformed yet vocal minority to attempt to sway policy that affects us all. The challenge is gleaning the good from the bad.

[Gone_Fishin]

*removed*

[liisgo]

Yes, but you really have to look closely at just where the information is coming from that is changing opinions. My faith in Canada's/BC's health sectors is unchanged as I have yet to see anything convincing that could cause me to reconsider. Invariably those who do seek to change my opinion rely on shaky science and hidden agendas.

I don’t think it’s fair to assume that everyone with doubts is relying on information gleaned from unreliable sources.

While it’s true that there ARE a lot of questionable sources out there, it’s also true that, for those who take the time to seek it out, there are some very qualified people who are questioning much of what happened over the past 3 years.

And I think it’s past time that some of those differing expert opinions were given voice in our mainstream media.

In a democracy, it’s important that people be given ALL the relevant information, and be allowed to decide for themselves. And silencing qualified opinions by lumping them in with wild, unqualified ones, runs counter to what democracy is supposed to stand for.

Another great post Merry. Its clearly obvious to most now that change is required for all citizens to make unbiased, supported, fact based decisions. Unfortunately right now we have seen government move in far to strongly to support political agenda's and control over many instead of provided adequate information.
I do not know anyone that really trust anything government is involved with today. It seems those still wanting to support what the government is feeding them is based on a personal emotional political party need.
We need government to gain back trust via integrity and science however, their political party platforms are dependant on other tactic's.

[fluffy]

Its clearly obvious to most now that change is required for all citizens to make unbiased, supported, fact based decisions.

If only most people were willing to do just that, the world would be a better place.