It is sad. I guess it’s is cowardice. Is any job worth a total loss of respect in your community. For people like Stec, Simpson and Stefanik, I guess so.
My thoughts exactly. Our little story from this week. Went to Capital Rep. Must be vaccinated, show ID and wear a mask the entire time. Felt very, very safe. Called The Strand re a show we want to see there. We could wear a mask if we’d like! Canceled that one. When will we get it up here!! When?
Yes, I know that. And then there’s the Civic Center. Oh my, 4999 people and no protocols. And everyone afraid to speak up! How many times do the doctors have to speak up before we get it? BTW, your book is going to be given to a few people on my list this year!please continue to speak out. We need your voice!!
The same Republicans who are mute on vaccinations would cry to the heavens to enable a 15 year old access to the same gun used in the Michigan school shooting. They’re not as pro-life as they’re made out to be.
Our congressional rep is as close to living outside the district as she can get.
Nailed it, Ken!! I have no doubt that politics is in play here, and even though I'm a registered Republican, I get the feeling that many Republicans who probably know better are silently sitting on their hands when they know what the answers are. What's even more concerning is that we seem to be developing a cavalier attitude toward the ultimate result, an attitude that seemingly equates with the idea that one or two deaths from this disease every few days is quite all right as long as we have our precious individual rights. I cannot help but shake my head at a philosophy wherein people say no to vaccines and mask-wearing in spite of the daily death toll... And on a related side note, Ken, have you thought about becoming a regular contributing columnist to "The Post-Star"? I know that in these times the paper is absolutely shorthanded. However, columns like these are too often lacking from our paper of record. Too many times, the silence from Cooper and Lawrence Street is deafening. Lee Enterprises seems to have done away with the position of Managing Editor at The P-S, but that doesn't mean our local paper isn't in desperate need of a "voice" that speaks out more regularly on subjects that truly matter in our community.
I concur and believe this stems from the new-found power of Elise Stefanik. The elected Republican establishment is just afraid of her. I appreciate the thought about being a columnist. I would love to continue my column but no one ever asked, so I went the Substack route.
I sent an email to Rachel Seeber stating just this. I explained that back in 2020 Governor from a midwestern state scheduled Town halls in every county. He had a local doctor and minister speak at every town hall to answer questions. He did this because he believes citizens are more likely to believe local professionals than Washington DC . It was considered a successful event . Staff were available to give Covid vaccine shots. I suggested that each town could do the same if their town supervisors did an event in their town. I did not even receive an acknowledgment from R Seeber.
Ken, I sent the email about 3 weeks ago...I just assumed that most people feel it's impossible to change minds at this point but I said they should be doing something in the community besides posting daily statistics.
It would be nice if we had a leader advocating for vaccines but since more Republicans are opposed to vaccines, more Republicans are getting Covid. So for her, it would probably fall on deaf ears. It certainly is a thought tho.
It is sad. I guess it’s is cowardice. Is any job worth a total loss of respect in your community. For people like Stec, Simpson and Stefanik, I guess so.
My thoughts exactly. Our little story from this week. Went to Capital Rep. Must be vaccinated, show ID and wear a mask the entire time. Felt very, very safe. Called The Strand re a show we want to see there. We could wear a mask if we’d like! Canceled that one. When will we get it up here!! When?
Adirondack Theater Festival and Adirondack Film Festival had the same standards. They should be applauded as the standard.
Yes, I know that. And then there’s the Civic Center. Oh my, 4999 people and no protocols. And everyone afraid to speak up! How many times do the doctors have to speak up before we get it? BTW, your book is going to be given to a few people on my list this year!please continue to speak out. We need your voice!!
That is great to hear. Tell them all to let me know what they think when they are done and review it on Amazon.
The same Republicans who are mute on vaccinations would cry to the heavens to enable a 15 year old access to the same gun used in the Michigan school shooting. They’re not as pro-life as they’re made out to be.
Our congressional rep is as close to living outside the district as she can get.
I believe it has been years since she did a town hall in the district.
Nailed it, Ken!! I have no doubt that politics is in play here, and even though I'm a registered Republican, I get the feeling that many Republicans who probably know better are silently sitting on their hands when they know what the answers are. What's even more concerning is that we seem to be developing a cavalier attitude toward the ultimate result, an attitude that seemingly equates with the idea that one or two deaths from this disease every few days is quite all right as long as we have our precious individual rights. I cannot help but shake my head at a philosophy wherein people say no to vaccines and mask-wearing in spite of the daily death toll... And on a related side note, Ken, have you thought about becoming a regular contributing columnist to "The Post-Star"? I know that in these times the paper is absolutely shorthanded. However, columns like these are too often lacking from our paper of record. Too many times, the silence from Cooper and Lawrence Street is deafening. Lee Enterprises seems to have done away with the position of Managing Editor at The P-S, but that doesn't mean our local paper isn't in desperate need of a "voice" that speaks out more regularly on subjects that truly matter in our community.
I concur and believe this stems from the new-found power of Elise Stefanik. The elected Republican establishment is just afraid of her. I appreciate the thought about being a columnist. I would love to continue my column but no one ever asked, so I went the Substack route.
Ken,
As Greg states below, you "Nailed it"!
Their constituents are dying. What do we hear from Elise, Betty, Dan, and Jim: ....."crickets."
Thanks, Ken.
I sent an email to Rachel Seeber stating just this. I explained that back in 2020 Governor from a midwestern state scheduled Town halls in every county. He had a local doctor and minister speak at every town hall to answer questions. He did this because he believes citizens are more likely to believe local professionals than Washington DC . It was considered a successful event . Staff were available to give Covid vaccine shots. I suggested that each town could do the same if their town supervisors did an event in their town. I did not even receive an acknowledgment from R Seeber.
Wow. Would you mind if I shared that information in my next newsletter.
no problem
Ken, I sent the email about 3 weeks ago...I just assumed that most people feel it's impossible to change minds at this point but I said they should be doing something in the community besides posting daily statistics.
I agree. Thoughts and prayers do not save lives.
couldn't agree more-tks for writing
It would be nice if we had a leader advocating for vaccines but since more Republicans are opposed to vaccines, more Republicans are getting Covid. So for her, it would probably fall on deaf ears. It certainly is a thought tho.