-Caveat Lector- From: http://www.detnews.com/1999/metro/9907/22/07220045.htm GIs blame health problems on vaccine They tell Congress anthrax serum is causing sicknesses By April Taylor / News Washington Bureau WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. servicemen told Congress Wednesday that the mandatory vaccine designed to thwart anthrax -- the germ agent most likely to be used in a biological terrorist attack -- is to blame for their declining health. "I was healthy before; now I am not," testified Air Force pilot Jon Richter of Dover, Delaware, before the House Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations. Richter said his troubles began in February when, five days after his second shot of the anthrax vaccine, he experienced aches in his shoulder, ankles and feet. Today, the 36-year old said, he often walks with a limp. The vaccine, required for the 2.4 million soldiers in the armed forces, is manufactured solely by Lansing-based BioPort Inc. BioPort was owned by the state of Michigan until last year and is in the process of renegotiating its contract with the U.S. Department of Defense for the vaccine. Wednesday's hearing -- perhaps determining the fate of the anthrax vaccine -- comes at a time when a growing number of military personnel are opting to resign and risk their military status rather than take the vaccine. "We are growing tired of the denials that everything is okay when in fact it isn't," Richter told Congress. U.S Air Force Lt. Richard Rovet told the subcommittee that more than 30 cases of adverse reactions have been reported where he is stationed in Dover, Del. Severe dizziness, ear ringing, joint pains, memory impairment, numbness, rash, chills and fever, swollen testicles, and even one possible miscarriage are all linked to the vaccination, Rovet claimed. Maj. Gen. Robert Claypool, spokesman for the Department of Defense, said the anthrax vaccine, which has been licensed by the Food and Drug Administration for 30 years, is no more dangerous than other vaccines. "The risk of not immunizing presents a public health threat that extends beyond personal health concerns," Claypool said. Despite the controversy surrounding his product, Robert Myers, head of BioPort Inc, said he is confident there will always be a market for the vaccine. "The future of BioPort is still bright," Myers said. ================================================================= Kaddish, Kaddish, Kaddish, YHVH, TZEVAOT FROM THE DESK OF: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *Mike Spitzer* <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ~~~~~~~~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Best Way To Destroy Enemies Is To Change Them To Friends Shalom, A Salaam Aleikum, and to all, A Good Day. ================================================================= DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
