LETTER TO THE EDITOR FOR ISSUE DATED OCTOBER 26 2024

US SUPREME COURT: COVID VACCINES ARE NOT VACCINES!

THIS should be of interest to us in India. In a recent judgement the US Supreme Court has stated that the Covid vaccines are not vaccines. The complainant Robert F Kennedy Jr won his case against all pharmaceutical lobbies with this latest ruling, according to a Fox News report in the American media.

 Covid19 vaccines are not vaccines. In its decision the Supreme Court of US confirmed that the damage caused by covid mRNA gene therapies is irreparable. As the highest court in the US there are no further appeals and all avenues of appeal have been exhausted now. In a statement Robert F Kennedy highlighted that this success was only possible thanks to the international cooperation of a large number of lawyers and scientists. It is clear that this decision constitutes an international precedent.

Especially in Switzerland, this ruling should have an impact, because Switzerland has a special position with its federal constitution. On the one hand, the Nuremberg code is contained in article 118-B of the constitution and, in Switzerland, the misuse of genetic engineering in humans is prohibited under article 119 of the federal constitution. This prohibition is complemented by article 230-A of the Swiss Criminal Code, which means that offenders risk a prison sentence of up to 10 years.

However, this historic judgment should also give pause to the rest of the world, because the Nuremberg code has international validity and is also contained in Article 7 of the International covenant on civil and Political Rights.

In the case of criminal charges, the statement should refer to the Contergan scandal in order to give special weight to the importance of such charges or allegations. German lawyer Rainer Fullmich and more than 100 other German lawyers are actively involved in these cases. None of the media talks about the issue, neither in Switzerland nor in Europe. Unfortunately, it is almost mathematical that, in the case of a disruptive issue capable of altering the financial and economic plans of the powerful lobbies in the  pharmaceutical sector, public opinion is not informed. We are in the middle of a promotional campaign aimed at encouraging people to get vaccinated and then re-vaccinated in light of the upcoming winter.

 It is very likely that, if news of the historic trial does get out, it will do so belatedly, to allow the corrupt medical profession, aligned with the position of the pharmaceutical lobbies, to make as much progress as possible with the vaccination campaign.

We, therefore, invite all honest people of good will to give maximum publicity to this historic decision of the Us Supreme court, for our own good, but above all for the good of our children and grandchildren…Let us not let the lobbyists irreparably ruin our health and put our lives in danger. Let us promote rebellion against the dirty and unpublished business of death. You may see  news at the following link: https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-york-supreme-courft-reintates-all-emplyees-fired-being-unvaccinated-orders-backpay

–Anonymous letter, courtesy Social Media.

STATE-OF-ART DISTRICT & SESSIONS COURT… inaugurated by Chief Justice Chandrachud CHIEF Justice of India Dhananjaya YV Chandrachud inaugurated the technologically advanced District Court Complex at Merces, North Goa on October 19, 2024. This will usher in a new era of speedy, efficient and accessible justice delivery system for the district judiciary in Goa. The complex comprises of virtual court rooms with digital facilities, E-Sewa Kendra, Digital Case Management and e-filing systems, persons with disabilities (PWDs) user friendly court complex with ramps, washrooms and introduction of braille script on all sign boards, vulnerable witness room and witness protection rooms, exclusive space for permanent Lok Adalats, regular Lok Adalats, mediation and arbitration proceedings. There’s also a clinic with a medical team housed within the complex, facility of ATM’s provided by three banks, stationary room, photocopying/scanning rooms are housed in the complex, barracks for police personnel deployed at the court complex and what do you know — a crèche facility for children of litigants and staff! Plus, there’s a multipurpose hall with audio visual equipment with capacity of 300 persons for holding legal workshops and seminars, waiting rooms for accused persons and legal aid clinics. Overall the plot of the new district court complex is admeasuring 20,091 sq mtrs and it was acquired by the government of Goa in 2009. The foundation stone was laid by the then chief justice of the high court of Bombay in Goa, Justice Swatanter Kumar, on September 2, 2011. Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya YV Chandrachud has always emphasized that the working conditions of the district judiciary, must be improved in terms of better technology and work atmosphere to facilitate speedy and effective justice. The new court complex for the first time pioneered the virtual hearing of a case by introducing video conferencing facilities in all the court halls with audio/video facilities. In the designing of the judicial complex care has been taken to accommodate litigants, members of the bar, public prosecutors, staff and administration along with parking arrangements which can accommodate about 326 vehicles, at different levels of the complex. The complex is also friendly for persons with disabilities and the visually impaired. Other highlights: an environment friendly waste water recycling unit at the Sewage Treatment Plant and reusing of treated water in garden grounds and cisterns. Each court hall room accommodates 30 litigants and 24 members of the bar. There are comfortable waiting areas provided for litigants visiting the court complex. All this and much more. Also, the Office of the District Legal Service Authority, North Goa has been housed in the court complex to facilitate access to free legal aid in taluka and district courts.

CONDEMN THIS VIOLENCE!

I STRONGLY condemn the assassination of senior NCP (Ajit Pawar Group) leader and ex-Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddiquee who was gunned down very recently in Mumbai on the onset of the Assembly Polls in BJP-ruled Maharashtra. There should be zero space for violence in our democratic polity.

–Vladimir de Monte Furtada, Panjim

NOW IN SANCOALE!

WE urge Goans to join the fight to protect Goa’s environment from illegal land conversions and destruction. Let us support our fellow Goenkar bab Premanand Naik who is on an indefinite hunger strike against the 700-unit mega project in Sancoale. Friday, October 25, 2024 opposite St John of the Cross Convent, Savorfond, Sancoale. “Save Goa’s Nature, Goa’s Future” is a non- political citizens campaign to demand a new regional plan for Goa. Let us join hands and preserve our land and culture for future. Premanand Naik has been on a hunger strike for the past four days and more protesting against the Bhutani project, it says a lot about the situation.

–Valmiki Naik, Panaji

OLD SECRETARIAT IN SAD STATE

THE old secretariat of Goa, a significant heritage site and former Adil Shah Palace, is in a state of alarming disrepair. The deterioration poses serious risks to those who work there, conduct music classes, and visit the museum located on the ground level.

Recent observations reveal severe structural issues: collapsing ceilings, peeling paint, and a dilapidated wooden roof in both the museum and the surrounding corridors. This neglect is particularly concerning given the regular influx of tourists and children who visit the site, especially during the Serendipity festival.

The Kala Academy’s office and Western Classical Music classes have recently been relocated to the old Secretariat, further increasing foot traffic and highlighting the urgent need for repairs. It is disheartening to see such a culturally rich site, vital to Goa’s heritage, fall into such disrepair, while funds for other development projects are readily allocated.

The government of Goa must prioritize the maintenance of its heritage sites.  A dedicated budget and a commitment to expedite restoration  efforts are essential to preserve this landmark for future generations. It is essential to approach this with integrity and urgency to ensure that the old Secretariat remains a safe and welcoming space for all.

The ongoing neglect reflects poorly on our elected officials, who seem to prioritize short-term projects over the long-term preservation of our cultural assets. We urge the government to  recognize the significance of the old Secretariat and take immediate action to restore it to its former glory.

–Cecille Rodrigues, Goa 

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