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Like most issues in America, this one will have many people on both sides of the debate, but here is one where compromise is possible even though neither side is going to be entirely happy. I can still remember as a very young child, my parents with my two older sisters walking over to our local school to stand in a very long line in order to each take that little sugar cube with the pink dot on top. It was one of the first polio vaccine’s. I also remember the little girl in a wheelchair. Her arms and legs were so tiny and my mom told me to hush when I ask why she was so small. Her parents were crying so much because the nurse told them that sugar cube was not a cure for polio and would not do anything for their daughter. I also remember that later that year my father telling me that little girl had died.

Most young parents these days have no idea what it is like to be so desperately afraid of an invisible bug that could strike their children down, rob them of their every bit of energy, and eventually kill them … and there is nothing that can be done, no amount of money that can buy back their health. They simply do not know until maybe now. I remember having measles. I was seven years old and it was terrible. Mine seemed to itch and scratch terribly. I remember my mom sitting with me all day long and telling me not to scratch or it would leave me full of scars. She put calamine lotion on me, soaked me in cool baths, just anything she could think of to keep me from digging at my skin.

I know my parents insisted I get every vaccine as a child as I did for my own kids as they were growing up. It was just common sense because we knew the diseases were something to be genuinely afraid of and we were absolutely afraid of that. There was no mention of downs syndrome or anything like that.

Over the years, especially in recent history, there have been a lot of allegations about vaccine’s, about aluminum in antiperspirants and a great many similar things. Often the claims have been incredible boarding on paranoia with each story more sensational than the next. The press is all too happy to publish all of this mess and play devils advocate with so many “what if they are right” stories. Sadly, as each of these claims has been proven to be nothing more than groundless claims, the press seems to forget the importance of publishing those facts. All for the sake of selling more newspapers, more advertising, the never ending chase for the almighty dollar, and in the end it is the public that is fooled and poorly served.

Adding to the hysteria is a government that has so completely lost the trust of the American people, that nobody is likely to believe any information coming from it. The CDC can’t keep up with their own deadly pathogens so how could they possibly know anything about vaccines? One bit of ill will begets another and in the long run it will be we, the citizens, that lose out.

Perhaps this outbreak is a hidden blessing. Perhaps it will take hundreds of children dying in order to wake up so many poorly informed parents and maybe in the long run it will make more parents actually do their own research rather than believe that over opinionated idiot next door that has only opinions and no sound advice. Unfortunately it will be the innocents, the children that will pay the price. And what a price to pay, all for the purpose of waking up parents that were not prepared for parenthood and all that comes with it.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING


I was privileged to participate in the current conference of the Human Rights held in the main office in New York today and tomorrow and I am particularly involved in this segment. Our most challenging task in curving if not completely stopping the sales of human flesh. Virtual participation is possible.

This is going to be the center of the discussion tomorrow. Anyone who wants to participate, just log into HUMAN RIGHTS/2014 conference. There are so many concerns that are provocatively straining our society today but this is where my heart is.

Below is the topic that will be held in the morning tomorrow. Copied from the context of the discussion.

Can We Bankrupt the Business of Human Trafficking?

"Modern day slavery is a human rights scourge that affects an estimated 21 million people. It's also a hugely profitable—and growing—global business, bringing in $150 billion a year for the exploiters. Business is booming largely because exploiters operate with relative impunity. Many companies have started to focus on ridding their supply chains of slave labor. But there's another supply chain that's relevant here: the many actors that recruit, transport, and house the victims along the way to final sale or exploitation, as well as those who move the money associated with this criminal enterprise. The private sector could play a game-changing role in disrupting this network by making slavery more risky and less profitable. This panel will feature case studies of private sector initiatives—including public-private partnerships—designed to bankrupt the business of trafficking."

Thank you so much for all your reads and participation.

My personal view: If there is a buyer, there will always be a seller. Or vice versa. Question is, can we truly stop it? Or we're just dreaming.

And the Tree said to the Man with the Axe..."Why do you want to cut me down?"...."For the last 100 years Ive watched you sitting under me as I protected you from the Sun...."Ive watched you run under my branches when it rained real hard"..."And all of my dried up branches that fell to the ground were fuel for your Fireplace that kept you warm at Night"...."And when you were little dont you remember that swing that was tied to me and your Father would push you ever so higher?"...."And what about all those days that you and your little kid friends would climb all over me?"..."You kids really had a lot of fun..Remember?"................The Man stood there with his axe......Thought about it....and walked away from the Tree.......(No Way Was He Going to Destroy Memories)............

I have been noticing lately a lot of blogs that are not allowing comments. please I am not trying to start up anything here,but am confussed as to why we can't comment on your blog..maybe because you can't stay on to answer comments,cause you should always respond to the comments that is the respectful thing to do. Or maybe you are afraid of the negative comments you might get and would not rather deal with it.I can maybe understand that,,but blogs are a lot better these days than years back where we lost so many from negative comments. I see some good blogs about poems, old fashion living, pictures,and just all some great things,,i would like to come back with just maybe a or just to say a great blog..

once again I want to say, not wanting to start up anything here..but bloggers let us comment,,it just might make your day better..

Everyone always be respectful to your bloggers family..


THIS BLOG ONLY ALLOWS POSITIVE COMMENTS

In the US and I think others, certain decisions a person makes are reserved for those considered adults...IE over 18 or even 21. Anyone younger is restricted as to what choices they may make. The parents are held to decisions that do not harm their child too. Such as handing a child the keys to a car or a loaded firearm or bottle of whiskey.
Long ago there was a group of men who were called eunuchs. Middle eastern countries and Asian followed this practice to create a segment of men who would be loyal to their rulers since they were never to sire children and become a threat. They also were used to guard harems since they were not able to have relations with women. This practice most often was done without informed consent. Even if informed, they had no choice..either captives, slaves or prisoners. The church did this to young boys who had the pre-pubescent voices of angels that sang in the choir. The child had no say so. If parent agreed or not, the church ruled and they wanted the boys to avoid the change of voice that came with puberty.
Now when it comes to women, there were times of enforced sterilization. The woman was deemed by physical or mental conditions to be unsuited to bare children. Often this was done without consent. Parents owned their children and could order it done.
Now we move into modern times. The only time one hears of sterilization by castration in men is deviates in prison. The man MUST give informed consent and the usual method is chemical. The idea is to stop the man's proclivity to attacking women. Not sure if this is even done anymore. If a woman is sterilized without her consent or knowledge, it is considered a crime and the doctor is punished. Especially a child!
My point? Non-binary, trans and the laws governing children. Laws are trying to protect a child under 18 and getting push back. Now why if a parent tells a doctor they want to castrate their boy so he can't procreate or to settle him down, no doctor in his right mind would do it. It is AGAINST THE LAW! Same if they want their girl sterilized so she can't produce a child or want to be intimate with a boy.
The choice to become sterile is a decision for life to be made by an adult in control of their own body. Not a child who lacks the knowledge of what it really means. They will never sire nor bare a child. The trans to female will face a lifetime of constant intervention to avoid infections that a normal females body protects against. Also to manipulate the un-natural opening to stop the body from viewing it as an open wound to heal and cover with scar tissue. A female to male will suffer body mutilation and face hormone intervention for life along with the issues that drugs cause.
If laws say a parent,society or the government has no right to change a childs gender and that child is uninformed and to immature to make a life time decision, then there should be no question of prohibiting that decision until an adult.

This one is so funny, it made me laugh in tears

Hi,
I woke up and just cross checked CS blog to read around and found that it seems I made some people here worried for me even we know nothing about each other, other than in blogs.
I would appreciated for all your care to me.
I'm now in hospital and doctor said I will be fine and I will be home soon.
Thanks a lot once again.
Mimi

I've taken page #1 thats directly below me and looked into my crystal ball seeing what it is you are busy with. I know I'm not allowed to mention names so just guess whom it is I'm talking about.

#1: Lady that likes reptiles is wondering if she can contact the local telephone co. to see if they can tell her who has been calling her.
# 2:Thailand man, Yes mmm, he is looking for twins on google images

#2: The friendly lady... ahh yes she is walking in the forest and has just remembered that she shuda brought her camera then that Elk would've been on candid camera.

#4:The intelligent 'quizz' man,, yes has found a book and is lying down getting ready to sleep.

#5: The 'ady' from many cities is thinking about the next asral travel adventure, maybe to the cricket country,, who knows?

Shoeee 5 looks into the Ball is enough, im exhausted...

I had the dream again last night; the same dream I have had for countless nights; the dream that haunts my waking hours. I am on a packed rush hour bus travelling through a busy city centre and I am naked from the waist down, save for a pair of muddy walking boots. All the seats are occupied and I am forced to stand in the aisle, right next to an attractive young woman whose thumbs are moving like lightening on the keys of her smart phone. Is she snap chatting about me? She gives away no sign of even noticing my presence, but what must she be thinking?

I didn’t really have that dream, but I know I will, one night.