Scientific Discourse About COVID-19
Productive Public Discussions of Differing Opinions Can Happen
DR. BYRAM W. BRIDLE
I recently accepted an invitation to participate in a public discussion with a physician and former medical officer of health, Dr. Matt Strauss. The evening was a resounding success. To nobody’s surprise, two professionals who prioritize integrity and evidence-based decision-making were able to engage in a mutually respectful discussion for the benefit of the audience. Kudos to Dr. Strauss. I have the utmost of respect for him.
Public feedback was extremely positive, with many people being thankful for how the discussion promoted fully informed consent. People appreciated being exposed to a fuller spectrum of opinions and the evidence used to formulate them.
You can find a link to a video of the event here.
Here is a description......
“Biggest Transnational Crime Group on Earth”: Why Canada Must Break Free From China
A group of top national security experts is sounding the alarm: Canada’s relationship with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has crossed from economic engagement into a full-blown democratic threat.
At a Dec. 6 forum in Toronto, former RCMP proceeds-of-crime director Garry Clement called the CCP “the biggest transnational organized crime group ever seen,” warning that Beijing is actively infiltrating Canada’s political, business, and cultural institutions. Through the United Front Work Department, the CCP co-opts elites, business leaders, community organizations, and media outlets—while intimidating and surveilling dissidents “on a daily basis.”
Clement also linked Beijing to the fentanyl crisis, saying the CCP could shut down precursor shipments to Canada “if they really wanted to,” but instead allows the flow as a form of “disruptive warfare,” echoing the tactics of the Opium Wars....
