My apologies for the long delay in getting these letters posted to the blog. It has been very busy here but this has been in the back of my mind to be sure and get it done before I leave for Perth so I’m happy to have been able to do that in time! If … Continue reading »
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Perth Vaccination Seminar – More letters from AVN members
You are probably not going to believe this, but between this page and the page that I uploaded this morning, I am only about 2/3 of the way through the emails from our members to the Perth Library! You guys are INCREDIBLE! I need a break so I’m going to stop tonight. I will get … Continue reading »
Do Skeptics really understand how undemocratic and wrong they are?
Below is a letter from an obvious supporter of the skeptics and opponent to free speech (by his own admission). I am posting this message here for a few reasons. 1- To show you the sorts of ad hominem (a Skeptic favourite accusation against anyone who opposes them and an expression that much more appropriately … Continue reading »
Perth Vaccination Seminar – AVN members support freedom of speech!
It has been less than 2 hours since I sent out my email asking for support for the Perth Library to allow us to continue our plans to present our seminar there next week. I have spent this entire time, formatting emails to upload to this blog and writing to thank everyone who has written … Continue reading »
Support Freedom of Speech – Skeptic supporters try to get our Perth Seminar Cancelled
As we announced last week, the AVN has been able to reschedule our seminar in Perth for next Tuesday, the 1st of June. (Please see details below). As we feared, the supporters of the Australian Skeptics have gone a bit ballistic and are starting a campaign to get this event cancelled. Even though the venue … Continue reading »
Statement from Andrew Wakefield
Today, the GMC will issue their verdict in the case against Drs Andrew Walkefield, Simon Murch and John Walker-Smith. Dr Wakefield has issued the following statement: Why the vaccine lobby had to silence me A Statement from Dr Andrew Wakefield MB,BS., FRCS., FRCPath The General Medical Council versus Dr Wakefield, Professor Walker-Smith, and Professor Murch. … Continue reading »
Study Links ADHD in Kids to Pesticide Exposure
Studies linking environmental substances to disease are coming fast and furious. Chemicals in plastics and common household goods have been associated with serious developmental problems, while a long inventory of other hazards are contributing to rising rates of modern ills: heart disease, obesity, diabetes, autism. Read more: http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1989564,00.html#ixzz0oGxn4te3
In your own words – AVN members respond to the Uniting Church
Dear Meryl I have just written to the church through their web page. I said that as Uniting Church member my self I was disappointed and confused at their decision to withdraw permission to use their hall for dissemination of information to the public. I told them that as a current council member at the … Continue reading »
UNITING CHURCH CANCELS AVN SEMINAR AT THE 11TH HOUR
At about 12:45 yesterday afternoon, I was standing on line, waiting to board a plane that would take me to Perth. I had packed, arranged rides for my children, caught up on my office work for the next few days and was ready to just sit back, relax and enjoy the flight (while going over … Continue reading »
Yet another horrible vaccine reaction reported to the AVN
I just received the following report and am trying to get more details. What I have found out is that this child was hospitalised 2 hours after receiving a vaccine or vaccines – but the hospital and doctors have not made the link between the reaction and the vaccination. How many others like this are … Continue reading »
