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Dear Editor, In response to David Blake's letter stating that the Covid "vaccination" is spreading the virus to remote parts of Australia, I question his motive. Is he trying to spread another conspiracy theory? What he spouts forth is absolute rubbish. Where is his evidence that the vaccination itself spreads the disease? I have read the W.H.O. article that he referred to - dated December 2020. And, as quoted, the spokesperson for the organisation does state that they don't believe they have the evidence on any of the Covid vaccines to be confident that it's going to prevent people from actually getting the infection - and therefore being able to pass it on. However, wouldn't that have been true of any new vaccine? Have we ever known that any new vaccine - or treatment for that matter, is going to be effective? Isn't it always a matter of time before conclusive results can be confirmed? Look back at the history of successful vaccines. Smallpox, Polio, Chicken Pox, Rubella and more. According to the polio eradication organisation, without a vaccine, more than 18 million people who are currently healthy, would have been paralysed by the virus.
In 1952, the number of polio cases in the U.S. peaked at 57,879, resulting in 3,145 deaths. Ultimately, polio was conquered in 1955 by a vaccine developed by Jonas Salk and his team at the University of Pittsburg. Surely this is proof that vaccines do work. Sure, there are occasions where the person vaccinated has a bad reaction; but as far as I'm aware, the numbers are small in comparison to the total number of people vaccinated. I choose to be vaccinated regardless. I had chicken pox as a child which then exposed me to shingles as an adult. Three times in fact. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. If only the vaccine had been available when I was a child. I'd like to hear the facts from our local medical professionals as to how many people have died - solely due to the vaccine, with no underlying conditions. And how many people worldwide have been vaccinated. PLEASE, do not listen to the nay Sayers who pass on false information. If in doubt, talk to your doctor. Sincerely Margaret Guthrie-White Dear Editor, We wrote the following to the
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Premier and our local Member in response to a request from Animal’s Australia. We now see that the Sandstone Point Hotel is holding its 6th Annual Rodeo on 26 June. The letter was not originally intended for the Hotel event but, “if the cap fits……” Dear Premier Palaszczuk and M.P. for Pumicestone, We're sure you agree with the vast majority of the Queensland community that baby animals shouldn't be put at risk of stress and injury for the sake of 'entertainment'. That's why we're writing today to urge you to ban calf roping events in our state which is the very least you can do, preferably though you would ban all Rodeos. We're sure you already know about calf roping which involves a young calf being let into an arena, and chased down by human competitors on horseback, before being roped roughly around the neck and violently 'downed' (meaning thrown to the ground) and tied up. We are also sure you know that this type of event is already banned in Victoria, South Australia and the ACT on animal welfare grounds, It seems clear that, in 2021, a ban on calf roping needs to happen in Queensland too. We understand that you're
currently considering laws and regulations that could change to make this happen. Let's help keep animal cruelty out of community events. Please make this compassionate decision on behalf of all caring Queenslanders. We also note that Rodeos are advertised as family entertainment and many children do witness these barbaric spectacles and then everyone is surprised at the burgeoning level of violence in our society........yes, we do think there's a connection. Thank you for reading our message and we look forward to positive news. Sincerely, Annette & Chris Schnack Conserving a way of life! The ‘way of life" that led families to buy on Bribie, 10, 20, 30 or even 50 years ago is fast becoming a nightmare for many residents. A large % of people choosing Bribie as a place to live over previous decades have done so because of the quiet, relaxed way of life here. A virtual peaceful Paradise that is relatively close to essential services & work commitments. A quiet destination to enjoy spending time with family & friends & future retirement. Many residents who are directly impacted by the massive increase of heavy & quite often highly modified 4 x 4 vehicles
