I'll show some personal bias here based on what I consider a healthy skepticism about studies. I will personally remain way more than suspicious about claims that masks are completely harmless to everyone's health. Regarding the first link you posted, Joan, that was published by WebMD about a study done by McMaster University of Canada. That's in paragraph 5. McMaster University of Canada evidently receives some funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. See https://www.gatesfoundation.org/How-We-Work/Quick-Links/Grants-Database/Grants/2015/06/OPP1129405. Maybe some bias? Color me suspicious. Regarding the second link you gave that was published by FactCheck.org, the content might suggest bias since according to https://freerepublic.com/focus/news/2104053/posts the headline of that article reads QUOTE "FactCheck.org is Sponsored by Decidedly LEFTIST Organization: ANNENBERG Public Policy Foundation" UNQUOTE Check that out. Again color me suspicious. Who knows? :unsure: :negative: Normal masks do not protect against the coronovirus. Only N95 masks, supposedly do. Studies have been done that show that N95 masks do indeed lower oxygen levels. I do wonder if that contributes to the hundreds of thousands of medical error deaths every year in the USA? Anyway, we can see from Event 201 that the "medical experts" emphasized the importance of controlling the narrative and flooding the zone with their disinformation. The participants are then asked the following; how much control of information should there be, who should control this information and how false information can be challenged? Here is a quote from Matthew Harrington of Edelman (8 minutes 54 seconds): "We are at a moment where the social media platforms have to step forward and recognize the moment to assert that they are a technology platform and not a broadcaster is over. They, in fact, have to be a participant in broadcasting accurate information and partnering with the scientific and health communities to counterweight if not flood the zone of accurate information because to try to put the genie back in the bottle with the misinformation and disinformation is neigh impossible." https://viableopposition.blogspot.com/2020/03/controlling-pandemic-narrative.html?m=1 thanks, Arthur, for answering my request! I also appreciate Arthur's insights and spirit! As like many here, he is truly a breath of fresh air! TR Not unlike my older brother, Yohanan! TR
