Comments on: Hopes And Fears Met By Ada Commishes

By: Jo Jo

Jo Jo — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:30:18 +0000

OK, I had resolved to myself I was going to revert to lurker status, but I can’t let this one go…

RIP Easterner, you are exactly right–mosquito abatement is the best fix for WNV. That said, are you putting all your eggs in one basket? I’m not–when I’m in areas where I could reasonably expect to encounter mosquitoes, I wear protective clothing.

COVID vaccine is identical–it’s not 100%, and not everyone can/will get the shot. Why wouldn’t you also be willing to have a backup plan? I’ll probably be able to get the shot near the end of February, but I’ll still be wearing my mask, because I can’t be certain I’m immune, and I wish to continue to protect myself and others.

There really aren’t very many magic silver bullets in the world. I sure do wish people would quit pinning their hopes on magic silver bullets, and have enough sense for defense in depth.

By: RIP Easterner

RIP Easterner — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:16:28 +0000

Easterner aka Bieter Buddy, Tibbs Titalator, and Betsy Booster.
Actually mosquito abatement was the best fix, and it worked. Funny you didn’t mentiion that fact. Or is it funny, since you pick and choose your facts. Read up on WNV and Covid before you spout off. LOL

By: Easterner

Easterner — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 00:55:32 +0000

McClean Lover,
How does it work?
No one is trying to stop the mosquito using a chain link fence. They are trying to use a fence to stop the mosquito attached to a basketball.
A virus/viron attaches to what is effectively your exhalation vapor.
You know when you breathe in cold weather– that is your breath vapor condensing in the cold. Those same vapor molecules would contain any applicable virus or bacteria, or other “stuff” in your respiratory system.
Just like other virus, it needs body fluids. “don’t breath on me”
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This reminds me of the people scared of HIV on water fountains back in the early days of HIV. Then everyone came to realize, ‘oh sex is required to get it.’ So even the religious started using condoms. Science proves to us how this stuff works.
Sure build your immunity with some exposure. But OUR health care system CAN NOT handle EVERYONE getting ill at the same time. It’s math.
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You can help out. Help our nurses and doctors. Slow down the mosquitos. Flatten the curve for now. And then you can feel free to pass on the vaccine- get sick, go to Walter Reed to get the world’s best health care to save your bacon.

p.s. Remember mosquitos carry West Nile Virus. Want to reduce your chance of WNV- use protective clothing, right? It’s not 100%, but better than nothing.
In 2006, Idaho had 23 WNV deaths. Imagine if Idaho were to have 1,654 WNV related deaths (same as covid) this year.
We would be spraying everything in sight with bug bombs. And the cowboys from Emmett would be first ones asking for it.

By: Not a local issue folks

Not a local issue folks — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:01:21 +0000

To MiWtB

Masks are not to prevent Covid germs. Covid is not a germ. Covid is a virus. A mask is to slow the spread.

You can’t argue an issue with false premises, as you are attempting. Do you even know what a premise is?

By: McLean is Worse than Bieter

McLean is Worse than Bieter — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:12:16 +0000

There are certainly a lot of COVID fanatics in the world these days. Many insist that we are all going to die unless we follow big brothers prescriptions.

So herewith are a few questions for the fanatics, or anyone else who wishes to participate.

We are told Masks are necessary to prevent COVID germs, why then are the masks not treated as hazardous waste? We see them in regular trash cans but we also see a lot laying on the ground in parking lots and in sidewalks. Is that not super dangerous?

How does a Paper mask or a cloth mask really stop the virus when the weave is bigger than the virus molecule? Isn’t it like trying to stop a mosquito with a chain link fence?

How does the virus know to leave you alone when seated at a restaurant but gets you when you walk in or out?

Why does anyone think they are “safe” wearing a mask outside or driving alone in their car?

Finally, why are we being told to lessen our immunity to all sorts of viruses and diseases by wearing masks constantly? After all, it’s being subjected to germs on a daily basis that gives us immunity to all sorts of things.

By: Easterner

Easterner — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:42:10 +0000

More trash from Forced Air.
Why is fact checking by readers here so necessary? Especially when it comes to a public health matter! Sad to see such rubbish.
This is not an issue of whether a judge says a lease is okay or not. It’s our health care system stability and a matter of death for some and certainly good health for many, many more.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/06/11/fact-check-n-95-filters-not-too-large-stop-covid-19-particles/5343537002/

EDITOR NOTE–It sounds logical to bump elbows instead of shaking hands, but when you are told to cough into your elbow it sorta defeats the logic.

By: Forced Air

Forced Air — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:29:55 +0000

Any entity that prescribes more freedom is fine by me. This whole Covid Plandemic makes me livid. I have piles of studies that point out how ineffective a mask is to screen a particle that is smaller than the mask can ever stop. And dentists are warning about the REAL adverse symptoms of wearing masks too long every day. If you want to wear a mask…Go for it. It will “protect” you from those who don’t…right? The rest of us will avoid you if you wear your mask.

By: greg

greg — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:51:48 +0000

Best paper I have come across regarding masks. Lengthy but worth the read. [ https://files.fast.ai/papers/masks_lit_review.pdf ]

By: Caeth

Caeth — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 01:55:17 +0000

Jo Jo: I made no such assumption. The Board, by makeup, is political. As it should be. They only make administrative decisions on proposals by the professionals on the District staff. Therefore they must stand before the electorate to defend those decisions. Power to the people.

By: JJ

JJ — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:51:02 +0000

As I remember from the factual documentary, The Lord of the Rings, filmed in New Zealand, the land is protected by strong wizardry, likely keeping covid dark forces at bay.