Posted on 10/21/2020 7:06:12 AM PDT by sevinufnine
WSLS 10 News questioned Gov. Ralph Northam on the issue while speaking at an event in South Boston. We talked about that very issue that racism is a health crisis issue. Were looking at a proclamation. That starts with leadership and a message that comes from the Governor and other individuals. Its something that Im discussing with that advisory board. Ill work with Del. Aird and I think youll see more in that regard, commented Gov. Northam.
Del. Lashrecse Aird represents Virginias 63rd district in the House of Delegates. Part of the General Assemblys special session, Del. Aird introduced a resolution that would formally acknowledge racism as a public health crisis in the Commonwealth. Virginia is responsible for a lot of the racism here in the country," said Del. Aird. "This is ground zero. To me, what that means is our systems in place need to be checked and assessed.
In her proposed legislation much like in other areas, Aird says systems would immediately be put in place to address systemic inequities, as she describes it. However, the real change, she believes, starts at home to alter mentalities. Until we change the hearts and minds of people and how they choose to act and engage with one another, it doesnt matter what policies we change, it doesnt matter what laws we create," said Del. Aird. Its so much bigger than that.
(Excerpt) Read more at wsls.com ...
We have to start looking at race as a public health issue because it does impact health on a medical/physical side as well as a societal/systemic side. The trauma, the health effects, the economic upheaval that happens it is legitimate, and they do need to start looking at a framework that would make it acceptable in the medical field and social science field. When we accept it as a public health issue, we start putting research money behind it. We start changing policy. We start looking at it differently, and youll see changes," said Dr. Evans.
Treating racism as a public health crisis is not a new practice. At least 26 states or cities have done so by allocating resources and strategic action to combat racism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also provides guidance on this topic.
Is it catching?
Governor Blackface, heal thyself.
No, but it’s being pushed hard by our insane liberal governor and his equally insane liberal co-horts in crime...I mean leadership.
Liberalism and socialism should be declared public health hazards.
Want to add this is the same idiotic governor who is about to sign legislation to prevent police from pulling over vehicles for “small infractions” such as smelling marijuana, improper equipment, driving WITHOUT headlights turned on at night...you know...little unimportant stuff.
All humans are racist to one degree or another.
They might as well ban being human. This is why laws are designed to stop ACTIONS, not words - especially in the US. It’s why we have a first amendment.
Liberalism should be declared a public health crisis.........................
Covid has shown the totalitarian left that power lies in labeling everything a health crisis. Until people rise up and crush these monsters we will be subjected to one “It’s the end of the world!” crisis after another, each requiring us to cede more power to control to these would-be overlords.
Marxism is a public health crisis. Its contagious, causes severe depression and psychotic behavior and is ultimately fatal, not only to the infected, but to those around him as well.
Marxism is a public health crisis. Its contagious, causes severe depression and psychotic behavior and is ultimately fatal, not only to the infected, but to those around him as well.
Wonder how long it will be until just being white is a federal hate crime that carries a fine and jail time.
So of course everything will now be a public health crisis. Racisim, climate change, you name it. Guess we should have thought twice before letting politicians nullify the constitution on a whim.
This is beyond insane. This has nothing to do with medicine or healthcare. Are you ready to be locked up in an asylum at the whim of a politician merely because you are white and thus a racist in need of “treatment”?
Hypersensitive perceptions of racism should be considered a health crisis because incessant encouragement to consider virtually EVERYTHING as having racial overtones lies at the root of the problem. Commie rabble rousers and race-baiters of the grievance industry are generally the instigators, and they are evil. Are there some vestiges of racism? Yes, but not even close to being as prevalent as claimed.
The Soviet Union did this. Those who didn’t believe they lived in a utopia were often classified as having sluggish schizophrenia. The solution was drugs, shock treatment, and being locked in a mental hospital until you recanted.
It was a way to torture people aside from sending them to the gulag.
Wasn’t his nickname, ‘Coon Man’ in college?
NOPE!!!!
Good, put Fauci on it. That’ll keep him busy.
Ol’ Virginny is really starting to *suck*!
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