-Caveat Lector- I read something recently suggesting that anthrax vaccines should be given FIRST to Federal politicians, then to everyone involved in developing, & manufacturing the vaccine, then to all Military officers starting from the HIGHEST rank on down. Otherwise it looks quite a bit like the "leadership" is engaging in Biological terrorism/ biowarfare against the rank and file- just like they are doing by spraying whatever it is that is causing the "chemtrails" and the chemtrail "flu" . Dave Hartley http://www.Asheville-Computer.com/dave >From The LA Times, http://www.latimes.com/wires/wpolitics/20000107/tCB00V0275.html - Saturday, January 8, 2000 | Print this story Air Force Major Faces Court-Martial WASHINGTON--An Air Force major faces a court-martial for refusing to take the anthrax vaccine, contending it could jeopardize his health. Maj. Sonnie Bates, a pilot stationed at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, is believed to be the highest-ranking military officer accused of refusing to follow a direct order to take the shot. The Defense Department has ordered that the anthrax vaccine to be administered to all 2.4 million active duty and reserve troops as protection against biological warfare. About 380,000 service members have started the six-shot regimen. More than 200 military personnel have refused to take the vaccine because they fear its safety, Pentagon officials say. Bates could have accepted a so-called Article 15, a nonjudicial punishment provided under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. But he said that would not solve his problem because his commander would simply order him again to take the shots, restarting the disciplinary process. "I'm facing a court-martial," Bates said in a telephone interview Friday. His military lawyer, Capt. Bill Burke, said a court-martial was the standard next step in such cases. In refusing the Article 15 on Friday, Bates' only other option was to demand a court-martial even though he has offered since November to resign his commission. If Bates is convicted after a court-martial, he could be sentenced to up as much as five years' imprisonment depending on the exact wording of the charge, Burke said. "After 13 years of exemplary service to my country, I am willing to give up my job, my rank and everything I have worked for to avoid taking an unsafe drug," Bates said in a letter to the Air Force explaining his decision. "I can only conclude the vaccine poses an undue risk." In testifying before a congressional committee in October, Bates said he became concerned about taking the shot after he found a dozen people in his squadron had "unusual or disabling illnesses that did not exist prior to the anthrax vaccine and the causes are unknown." The conditions included autoimmune disorders, crippling bone or joint pain, memory loss, inability to concentrate, thyroid damage, liver damage and cysts around the heart, he testified. Bates regards the shots as experimental and said a soldier's consent should be required for the vaccine. He said he cannot afford to get sick because he must provide financially for his wife and three children, including an autistic son. Maj. Frank Smolinsky, a public affairs officer at Dover, said the Air Force could not comment on Bates' case specifically. But he did confirm Bates declined the Article 15 punishment. Rep. Dan Burton, R-Ind., chairman of the House Government Reform Committee, wrote to Defense Secretary William Cohen on Dec. 28 saying it appeared the Air Force was retaliating against Bates for testifying to his panel. After testifying, Bates was told to take the vaccine sooner than other personnel, Burton said. The congressman has asked Cohen to allow Bates to resign. Cohen told Burton he would look into the allegation of retaliation. Copyright 2000 Los Angeles Times 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
