Monday, August 9, 2021

Sen. Rand Paul: Defy pandemic restrictions

Timothy Nerozzi, YahooNews, 8/9/21; Pfc. Sandoval, Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

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Sen. Rand Paul released a video Monday pleading with the public to resist COVID-19 regulations issued by the government.

The Kentucky Republican (Libertarian) asserted that a unified public rejection of restrictions intended to stem the spread of the virus would be too much for the government to handle and that "petty tyrants and bureaucrats" would be forced to drop mask mandates and similar policies.

"It's time for us to resist. They can't arrest all of us," Sen. Paul said in the video. "They can't keep all of your kids home from school. They can't keep every government building closed, although I've got a long list of ones they might keep closed or ought to keep closed."
Dr. Paul, a licensed physician and practicing ophthalmologist, is known in the Senate for his libertarian views and vocal criticism of COVID-19 regulations since the beginning of the pandemic.

Sen. Paul specifically called out House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Pres. Biden by name, saying, "We have either had COVID, had the vaccine, or been offered the vaccine. We will make our own health choices. We will not show you a passport. We will not wear a mask, we will not be forced into random screenings and random testings so you can continue your drunk-with-power reign over the Capitol."

Sen. Paul also criticized "anti-science" mask mandates levied by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

"We are at a moment of truth and a crossroads. Will we allow these people to use fear and propaganda to do further harm to our society, economy, and children?" Sen. Paul wrote in a message accompanying the video. "Or will we stand together and say, absolutely not. Not this time. I choose freedom." More

1 comment:

Unknown said...

This Senator was a former medical doctor...you have obviously forgotten your oath of do no harm...your such a politician, stop placating to your base and help save lives