Dear Stephen,

I found this today:

The Toronto Star
October 1, 2009
Canada is protecting the drugmaker of swine flu vaccine from lawsuits over potential side effects, Canada’s top doctor has confirmed.

Dr. David Butler-Jones told a media teleconference Wednesday that Canada will shield GalxoSmithKline in the unlikely event there are problems with the vaccine, but it will not shield health practitioners who make mistakes in administering the shot.

So, Stephen, why would "Canada", that is You and your cronies in government that decide things like this, decide to protect a pharmaceutical corporation rather than we, the People? I can answer that. Because you care more for them than us.

If I were to agree to take a questionable vaccine into my body, I would require the assurance that it has been tested properly, and with the best of scientific procedures, and that it has been deemed to be absolutely to my benefit. Also, I would need to know that if there was a question as to the safety of the vaccine, I would be protected by law and compensated for any side effects it may cause. The laws of my country should give me that protection and consideration. If not, I would say that the government of this country was not doing it job properly.

Another quote: "Ye shall know them by the fruits of their actions." I'm not a bible reader, but I'm sure someone who is could tell you exactly where that it written. Regardless, it works for me.

Sincerely, Teresa Wild

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