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A few hours ago, the @OttawaCitizen posted an article entitled, "Face to Face with COVID deniers in the ICU."

Here is the reply I posted:

- It is OK to believe that some people will get really sick...and some with die from COVID-19.

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- It is OK to realize that the vast majority of those patients are elderly, have at least 3 comorbidities (affecting heart, lungs, immune system), AND live in a cohorted care setting - such as LTC.

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- It is OK to realize that smoking is a HUGE risk factor for respiratory infections - and one that is often forgotten or discounted by patients, the health care system and media.
(Still looking at vaping and CV-19...)

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A few hours ago, the Ottawa Citizen posted an article "Front-line hospital workers say they feel betrayed by the province."
(ottawacitizen.com/news/local-new… )

However, this (clearly) union-fueled article completely missed the mark.

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Yes, we are feeling worn down and betrayed by the Governments of Ontario & Canada.

But we are feeling worn down and betrayed NOT by the pandemic (aka the disease itself) - but by the governments' response to it:

1) that has:

- riddled our children with fear,

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- riddled our patients with fear,

- riddle our employers with fear,

- paralyzed those outside our hallowed halls with fear...

2) that has lead to myopic, singular-focused government & public health policy - that has:

- undermined democracy,

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Stour Space in Hackney Wick are circulating an 'open call' for artists to exhibit. Artists making proposals should be aware that Stour is supported by a large West End Property Developer who...1/8 #stourspace #hackneywick #artwashing @MayorJohnBiggs @mayorofhackney
...has agreed to house Stour in a new £80m student housing development in Hackney Wick. It is my belief that in exchange for use of this real estate Stour must adhere to a curatorial criteria that ensures they don't 'rock the boat'. This agreement may be contractual... 2/8
...or implied (a 'gentlemen's agreement'), but nevertheless changes how they can interact with and support artists locally, because only certain types of art are acceptable to their backers/supporters. 3/8
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