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The Power of the People – Jamaican Pastor encourages moving from defence to attack on COVID-19

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BY PASTOR AL MILLER

In crisis, it is acceptable to have more questions than answers. … In crisis, we should all be learners. H.R.H. Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands

These are difficult and dark days for the world from the effects of COVID-19! It is a virus, which some say is a man-made dilemma unleashed on us. Some expect the vaccine to bring a ray of hope. Others believe it will not end the dilemma any time soon. Many fear that it could create its own crisis.

Is there a ray of real hope? Yes, there is! Mankind, with God’s help, has survived many epidemics, pandemics, and wars. Some of those disasters had much greater levels of devastation. In the days of the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King, one of the songs that kept hope alive in the worst of times was the anthem, “We Shall Overcome.”

We too shall overcome this COVID crisis and sooner than later, if we unite in our own interest, apply critical thinking, analyse everything; take right responsible action; break the fear barriers and take an offensive approach, WE SHALL OVERCOME!

Fought too long and hard to give up
Our forefathers fought long and hard for our freedom. They took a stand for our rights, for justice, for independence, for self-government and the ability to choose and chart our own destiny.

Bob Marley penned this concept and sang:

Every man gotta right to decide his own destiny,

And in this judgement there is no partiality.

(Brother, you’re right,) you’re right,

You’re right, you’re right, you’re so right!

We gonna fight (we gon’ fight), fighting for our rights!

We must not surrender our rights to anybody, internally or externally, for any price. Unfortunately, too many weak leaders in other countries around the world are content to hand over on a platter the liberties and legacy earned by the blood, sweat and tears of their forefathers. We cannot follow them! They are handing hard earned rights over to the sons of our oppressors and neo-colonial enslavers for a loaf of bread or simple pride of place. No! No! We Jamaicans cannot be of that ilk!

Positive Action Time!
COVID has devastated our nation on many fronts; frustration levels are high; the education of our children is being compromised. Business, social and economic life is waning. No longer can we as leaders and citizens simply observe the process, take a fatalistic approach, or sit back and fasten your seat belts and hope for the best. It is action time. It is time for an aggressive, objective, and offensive approach.

I must applaud our Government and their team of elected officials and civil servants for a continued excellent job in dealing with the COVID crisis. They have carefully and ably led us in observing the protocols and the dictates of external powers. This has been useful.  However, that approach has been primarily a defensive approach, which has never and can never win a game or a war. Victory only comes by the offensive approach. You must attack to defeat or sit back and be defeated.

I pose it to the Hon. Prime Minister of Jamaica and fellow citizens that the recommended passive defensive approach to date, after one year of Covid’s negative and destructive impact on our nation and world, may suit and serve the interest of our oppressors, but not us!

The defensive approach serves only their interest, as they are the sole beneficiaries of this status quo. It certainly has not worked for us. The evidence is evident; rising cases of infected citizens, death tolls climbing, medical services being overwhelmed and consequently negatively impacting on other medical cases (look no further than the precious seventeen year old who died from an asthma attack).

Evidence for current status quo is flawed!
A preponderance of evidence shows many international organizations, companies, interest groups and their spokespersons have demonstrated the consistent inconsistency in the status quo arguments. There have been repeated double standards; the withholding and hiding of valuable information; denials of obvious truth. We have all seen conflict of interests and excessive attempts to censor and suppress any opposing or alternative opinions. This drives suspicion that all is not right in the current status quo camp!

Integrity of information, motives and actions seem suspect. After a year and little change, it is time for open forums to discuss the contending views and shape a path with the support of the people. That’s what free democracy is about. We cannot alter when it suits. Principles stand and must inform all areas of governance at all times.

All knowledge and wisdom does not rest only in one narrow camp of a few minds. History and experience have shown that whenever a position rejects, silences or discredits any alternative view, something is not right. Truth can always stand up to questions and scrutiny.

I must speak; we all must!
It is an accepted fact that the efforts of our Government in this crisis are sincere. No sane government would govern with the motive to destroy or annihilate their citizens. Our government is not insane.

But an equal fact of governance is the difficulty they face in trying to hold everything in balance: to keep the economy going with the least disruption; while having to observe international agreements, honour international arrangements and world accepted protocols.

Governments sometimes have to support the narrative of their alliances and their related leadership, which in many cases can be questionable. These external alliances, forces and loud voices cannot be always trusted to speak truth. For it is not always that our interests, as a small developing nation, are their interests.

Therefore, I am obligated in my office as a Pastoral leader for the people of my nation, to raise and address some concerns that affect their best welfare. You also are obligated as a business leader, civil society leader or opinion leader (journalist)!

My Faith demands of me to speak truth as I have always done, and declare truth to power on all matters, especially in the public domain and when danger lurks.

I cannot be silent anymore on this COVID matter! Neither can you in your own leadership capacity. Silence cannot be the prerogative of any leader who realizes that there seems to be duplicity and untruthfulness in much of the status quo evidence, arguments and demanded actions so far. Martin Luther King said it well when he said, “The silence of the good people is more dangerous than the brutality of the bad people.”

Good people, we can be silent no more! As citizens of this nation, we must radically speak and move to defeat this COVID crisis. We must now move from defensive play to offensive play as the attack strategy to win.

Truth is what sets people free. Let me share the truth of months of my research and experience to assist us as a nation. May it serve as a recommendation as part of the national strategy to attack this COVID monster: It can be defeated without negative and disastrous effects on the body or continued crippling of the society.

  • We must, as our new era Prime Minister and government has asked us to commit to observing the protocols.
  • All citizens must work hard and be taught how to build up their greatest possible virus defence, the immune system. It is our best offensive approach to ward off COVID. Yet it has not formed the centre of our international public education focus. This means eating fruits and vegetables, getting adequate rest and taking additional vitamins like C, B-Complex, D and others recommended.
  • We must cease throwing out and discrediting proven medication that doctors have used and are using that have helped millions, cured thousands and reduced the need for hospitalization for many.
  • Then there are the homeopathic and alternative modalities that have contributed. What has cured the 99.7% of infected persons to date? I suggest for most it is the wonderful God designed Immune system, known drugs, plus the tremendous supportive care to symptoms by our brilliant doctors worldwide. It must not be lost on us that the 99.7% recovery rate has been without a vaccine.

Let’s talk: There are other ways (Alternative Medicines)

Great care must always be taken not to lightly do anything or apply any approach that infringe upon the rights, freedoms and liberties of a society. Free people in a free law-abiding society must be given the truth and options and allow them to choose their courses of action. Moral suasion should always be the preferred options.

It cannot be successfully argued or denied that with the tremendous scientific and medical advancement of the last fifty years that there are not known tested and proven existing medications that although may not be perfect can considerably contribute to contain and control most viruses and bacteria.

There are available drugs that are both preventative and highly curative. There are many people here in Jamaica and overseas who these drugs have helped. Many local doctors and hospitals used them to treat many Covid positive patients, particularly in the upper echelon of society.

A personal friend of mine, and Pastor of one of the largest churches in New York City had one of the worst attacks in the early COVID-19 outbreak in New York. He nearly died as he had a lung problem. He was hospitalized and his doctors tried everything to no avail. In desperation his doctors agreed to try alternative strategies, as he had nothing to lose.

Although they knew a medication had antiviral properties there was no medical evidence that it would work for Covid. As a last resort, they, with his approval, tried it.

In his own testimony he declared, “It saved my life.” No one can say it does not work. Scores of doctors have been using it and have had no fatalities; all have been cured. The drugs combined of which I speak, are hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin and zinc. The American Journal of medicine now recommends their use for treatment of COVID-19 outpatients. Hundreds of millions have used it around the world since 1955. It is sold in many countries as an over the counter drug with a high safety profile.

The Virology Journal, the official publication of the National Institutes of Health published what is now a blockbuster article on August 22nd, 2005. Chloroquine is a potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus injection and spread. “We report… that chloroquine has a strong antiviral effect on SARS-COV injection of primate cells. These inhibitory effects are observed when cells are treated with the drug either before or after exposure to the virus suggesting both prophylactic and therapeutic advantage.”

NIH continued, “Concentrations of 10vm completely abolished SARS-COV infection. Chloroquine can effectively reduce the establishment of infection and spread of SARS-COV.”  It is of interest to note that Hydroxycholoroquine is a much milder form of Chloroquine.

Another known drug being used by doctors in many nations with all successful results is IVERMECTIN. Data abounds on the great results in prevention and its aid in the curative. An attack approach as a nation involving some of these tried medicines should begin by deliberately educating and equipping our people to the efficacy of these alternatives. We could possibly break the back of this Covid monster with this approach.

We cannot continue the defensive fear filled approach being driven by external forces with their own agendas. On what basis are we being told they cannot work when others are seeing results?  All this, while the recommended vaccines that have been rushed to the fore, are not yet tried and proven.

There are many other such anecdotal and alternative medical testimonies. Some of you reading this have the evidence in front of you, right there on your desk, in your medical journals, or electronic device. It’s undeniable!

Let the people choose
In an OpEd article in The Guardian newspaper of Britain, titled “Watching New Zealand’s Covid success from bungling Britain has been torture,” author Todd Atticus said, “It is clear to me that these alternate realities aren’t just dumb luck or geographical good fortune. They are the result of different political choices.

Let’s be the next commonwealth country role model to beat this dreaded virus!” Atticus continued, “Everyone in the world has been reminded of the power the state has to reshape our lives.”

Let the world experience the power of the Jamaican state, combining with the power of the Jamaican people to allow for CHOOSING life-saving alternatives as we battle the virus and positively reshape our future together.

So, I suggest Hon. new era PM, allow our citizens to be educated on possible options and methods that can prevent infection and let them choose. When people feel a part of the solution, as part of a strategy to attack and conquer, the compliance rate will increase to make us win the war.

In a modern democracy issues that affect the survival and direction of a people must engage the people in dialogue. Let’s together attack Covid on all fronts and beat it.

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4 Million Views – The Awakening World Truth Summit Part III; A race against time

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BY MICHAEL THOMAS

 “If you kick God out, then the devil remains,” words of wisdom from world-famous pastor Arthur Pawlowski who is known virally for the words “GET OUT,” which he used to evict the health official and her police entourage from his church here in Canada. He was one of the final guest speakers on day one of The Awakening World Truth Summit Part III, A Race Against Time. The team at TCN.video and the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper organized the two-day summit, and they did not disappoint.

Day one started out with award-winning medical journalist Dr. Michael Yeadon, who was the V. P. and chief scientist at Pfizer for a number of years. If there were a man that Big Pharma would be nervous about, this would be your guy. It could be why his interview was significantly disrupted during the summit, so much that the hosts Brandon V, and Simone Jennifer Smith had to arrange to interview him on another day.

Since leaving Big-Pharma and denouncing the myth of the so-called “injection for the world” that was created to piggyback on the virus scheme, Yeadon has made many false prophets very uncomfortable. There have been hit pieces written about him, he has been called a spreader of disinformation, and he has been ridiculed on places like Twitter which seems to be a popular trend these days depending on one’s views.

All this and more has not been able to deter this scientist in his quest to let the world know that they were and are still being lied to by the pharmaceutical companies, politicians and a handful of want to be slave masters.

A recent hit piece about Yeadon revealed the fear that the pharmaceutical companies have for him. Due to his credibility, the media reports that he is responsible for big injection hesitancy and false narratives.

Other speakers on day one were: Mitchell Gerber who spoke on the tyranny that he has witnessed in his over twenty years standing up to the China Communist Party, as well as Ontario’s only Mr. Chris Sky who introduced to us his newest book, “Just Say No!” Kerry Lee Crawford and Simone Jennifer Smith were able to get through half of an interview with Robert F. Kennedy Junior, but like Dr. Yeadon, the interview was disrupted, but not before Robert shared his thoughts on exactly what we as a people are dealing with when it comes to COVID-19 and the plans behind it.

One of the most powerful interviews of the day was with veteran physician Sherri Tenpenny, and you definitely have to watch the replay of Brandon V’s interview with Trudeau’s half-brother Kyle Kemper.

Day one ended with Kerry Lee Crawford interviewing what could only be described as the Holy Trinity: Pastor Henry Hilderbrandt, Pastor Tobias Tissen, and Pastor Arthur Pawlowski.

Day two took place Sunday June 27th, 2021 and also featured a powerful cast of speakers and educators like the incomparable Mr. David Icke who never disappoints, Dr. Zev Zelenko, Vlad Sobolev, Adam Skelly of Adamson Barbecue, Dr. Francis Boyle, and local activist Impenetrebel who stopped by to show his support of the summit.

Three people hosted the Summit with a conviction for spreading the truth: Mr. Kerry Lee Crawford, Mr. Brandon Vydelingum and the one and only Miss Simone Jennifer Smith. This article will just scratch the surface, and anyone and everyone is encouraged to go to TCN.video and check it out yourself, it really is an experience that no one should miss.

Every speaker had one destination in common, just different routes of arrival. The arrival point was to educate and mobilize the masses in such a way that they will realize their full potential and end this “Medical Fraud” that has been forced on humanity sooner rather than later.

Chris Sky really knocked it out of the ballpark when he said that he had travelled almost the entire country and Ontarians are the most sheepish people he has met. They just blindly obey, and what’s worse, they help their slave masters enforce the rules, but in the end, Sky urged them to “Just Say No,” and stand up for their rights.

Kyle Kemper was on point and he basically had these words for his brother’s regime, “Say I’m sorry.” Kemper said he believes there is room for healing if the people with the evil agenda confess.

Doctor Sherri Tenpenny was dynamic in detailing the harm that is done and is on-going due to these fraudulent injections campaigns. Tenpenny spoke at length about the amount of money that is thrown around to make sure the best minds that include doctors, scientists and powerful people of all walks of life, are bought and paid for by the players in this evil agenda.

Mr. Courage himself “Adam Skelly” spoke of the oppression he faced publicly by Ontario’s officials. Skelly has the government in court right now. He was treated like a criminal just for opening his barbeque restaurant during the first lockdown. He shared his thoughts about what he felt during the government cross examination, “When you have no truth, lies are all you have to rely on.” He calls the government case against him “bogus.”

Speaking of bogus, the final speaker Dr. Francis Boyle spoke at length with Kerry Lee about the US government, the FDA and how they have a history of corruption. He used the example of giving Saddam Hussain bio-weapons to use against his people. He closed by saying, “I have decided to use my talents to make this world a better place.”

Hats off to Grant Browning and the team at TCN.video and the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper for having the backbone to stand up and help educate their community, country and the universe in a time when most media outlets have been bought off by pathological liars, and have become journalistic prostitutes. As David Icke said to his host Simone, “You’ve got to have a relationship with truth, not with public opinion.”

The summit surpassed its past numbers with over four million page visits in two days. What this goes to show is that there is a need for the truth, and finally last weekend, truth seekers were provided with a platform where they could go for answers.

Gain free access to view each video below:

Former Pfizer VP & Chief of Science Dr. Michael Yeadon:
https://tcn.video/dr-michael-yeadon-full-interview-the-awakening-3/

Investigative Reporter Mitchell Gerber:
https://tcn.video/mitchell-gerber-full-interview-the-awakening-3/

Chris Sky:
https://tcn.video/chris-sky-full-interview-the-awakening-3/

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
https://tcn.video/robert-f-kennedy-jr-full-interview-the-awakening-3/

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny:
https://tcn.video/dr-sherri-tenpenny-full-interview-the-awakening-3/

Kyle Kemper (PM Justin Trudeau’s brother):
https://tcn.video/kyle-kemper-full-interview-the-awakening-3/

Pastor Henry Hildebrandt, Tobias Tissen & Arthur Pawlowski:
https://tcn.video/3-defiant-pastors-speak-out-full-interview-the-awakening-3/

David Icke:
https://tcn.video/david-icke-full-interview-the-awakening-3/

Dr. Zev Zelenko:
https://tcn.video/dr-zev-zelenko-full-interview-the-awakening-3/

Vladislav Sobolev:
https://tcn.video/vladislav-sobolev-full-interview-the-awakening-3/

Adam Skelly (Adamson Barbecue):
https://tcn.video/adam-skelly-full-interview-the-awakening-3/

Dr. Francis Boyle:
https://tcn.video/dr-francis-boyle-full-interview-the-awakening-3/

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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH – Put the people first

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BY PASTOR AL MILLER

“Greetings!

 As many of our readers know, we have taken a different approach to the COVID-19 pandemic than many of the cultural, and mainstream media has. We will not coerce, manipulate, or present information to you that has not been verified, researched and accredited. We have spent the last year and a half sifting through articles, peer reviewed research papers, talking to the leading experts in their fields, finding ways to ensure that you have all the information you need to make educated, and self guided decisions for your family.

Not all of our readers agree with our direction, but it is important that during this time of our history, we document all the stories, not just stories that are bought and paid for by the government. We are the voice of the people, and we will continue to present you with the information needed to TAKE BACK YOUR FREEDOM!

I would like to present to you, Reverend Al Miller (aka, the Nation’s Pastor). He represents thousands of citizens, Pastors, Doctors, Lawyers, Educators and other professionals in Jamaica, and we want to present an article to you that they will not print in Jamaica, and for good reason. I take pride in introducing to you ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!.”

Simone Jennifer Smith
Chief Reporter/ Operations Manager TCN

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Thanks for the tremendous efforts in guiding and working to protect our nation in this challenging COVID-19 season. WE APPRECIATE the hard and timely work. You have carefully led us in observing the protocols with all attempts to control the spread. By and large, with just a few exceptions, our people have responded well. We have admirably satisfied the international requirements.

BUT PLEASE DO CONSIDER! IT IS TIME TO CHANGE OUR APPROACH.

The sustained recommended lockdowns have caused great pressure and great problems. But creating a problem to solve a problem is not the best wisdom. Our people’s trust levels are waning. Frustration levels are rising. Wisdom says, change now. WE MUST PUT JAMAICA FIRST!

Many first world policy makers’ solutions are not practical for developing nations. They often enforce them for their own benefit. Tough questions now have to be asked. Whose interest is being served? To whose tune are we dancing? Is it some external force, or our own? Whose agenda are we following? Ours, or that of conventions and treaties, signed in favour of the big nations?

The suffering is great on our people. Greater on our children, the poor, small businesses, musicians, and sports persons and lower level workers across all industries. Hustlers (informal entrepreneurs) are all but totally disabled, along with their informal economy which represents bread and butter activity for hundreds of thousands.

The nation can take no more lockdowns. We are losing more than we gain by such action. It is no longer necessary, not beneficial, not just, not wise, not productive. We can be protective of our people and on the offensive against the virus, at the same time. It is being done elsewhere. Nations are now opening up (Mexico, Puerto Rico, Anguilla, Aruba, Britain, France, Croatia….).

We have followed, read all and listened to all media; those closely aligned to the system and the independents and we NOTE, the censorship of those who don’t carry the narrative of the status quo. Truth, integrity and honest reporting we cherish, in a free democracy but it seems scarce on this subject. Regardless, what is clear is, there are better options.

We are not unmindful of the international pressures that are often put on developing nations, some we have to stoutly resist for our good. This is one such occasion where we must now say ENOUGH is ENOUGH. We have long passed external control and abhor any return from any source. Freedom is our choice. Open contending views for best wisdom is necessary now. Everything can look good, sounds good until it is challenged. Truth can always stand any test.

We the people are EMPOWERING you to say NO to further lockdowns, seek national consensus and let’s TOGETHER devise the best methods for our national realities going forward.

We the people trusted you and voted you as our Jamaican Parliament and government. We did not elect the World Health Organization (WHO) or the United Nations (UN) or any other external entity. Those are support mechanisms, not our rulers or dictators. No independent nation can give up their sovereignty to external entities. We the people gave no such authority. The above groups and others must respect this right and freedom.

Since when can we leave our destiny and best interest to the dictates of forces that have never been known historically to prioritize our cause. Their track record consistently shows self-interest, using lies and deception.

When since those who seek to oppress for their own ends have ever spoken the truth of their intent? It was always denied and called ‘conspiracy theories’ We have not heard of their Damascus Road change experience. Inducing fear for control, along with dangling or withdrawing  ‘goodies’ as rewards or consequences, has been their consistent methods.  Suppression of information and opposing voices, threats, use of force, denial of freedoms, are not new to us, ‘ole time something come back again.’

PARLIAMENTARY LEADERS, WE STAND WITH YOU TO PUT JAMAICA FIRST.

Here are our arguments to the external pressures:

Firstly, world political ideology of power for control and the commercial philosophy of domination for control share a common goal. Where there are mutual benefits, temporary alliances are easily formed to achieve the goal and then divide the spoils, to the detriment of developing nations. This seems to be now occurring.

Secondly, they tell us; follow the science! Whose science?

Science of convenience to an agenda, OR science of: objectivity, balance, honesty and truth? Pure science can stand up to contending views and evidence.

The science of the creator is consistent, orderly and when understood, it is for development and advancement never for enslavement, but for freedom.

Science is never in conflict with God’s Word or humanity’s best welfare. Science is God’s creative genius of the earth for man’s survival. Man’s abuse causes problems, not its use.

There is evidence of tested proven medical protocols being successfully used by leading doctors that reduce hospitalizations and deaths. Using both known and proven existing medication and alternative medicine. Should we not explore and allow this, informing and giving freedom of choice?

Should not all medications that can help be approved and the society be educated on options available?  Isn’t it a citizen’s right to emergency care, or to try ANY therapeutic measures that could possibly SAVE lives and alleviate suffering?

Doesn’t the principle of the Helsinki Accord and the Hippocratic Oath of medical personnel not consider it unethical and immoral to deny the sick and dying patients a known therapeutic measure that has proven promise to save life and alleviate suffering.

Let us together, as a nation apply ATTACK as the approach to COVID and not a continued defensive one to our detriment.

We can beat COVID-19 by honest dialogue on optional ways to overcome. A different approach must now be engaged, as is being done elsewhere. This new approach could engender hope.

It is always a danger when people begin to lose faith in a system or process. Leaders take charge before more disastrous effects take place. Let’s not dance to anyone else’s music! Let’s create and dance to our own ‘riddim’ for Covid’s defeat.

There is a limit to how much a person can bear before negative responses and effects trips in. Our nation is at that limit. We have borne it for 15 months.

We have been understanding and gracious, giving the benefit of the doubt in many questionable situations. Our people and their children’s education have suffered setbacks and hardships. The lockdowns can be contributing to increased domestic abuse, sexual abuse and crime. The greatest impact is on the poor, it cannot continue like this. THERE IS OTHER WAYS TO ACHIEVE THE SAME ENDS!

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Unethical Incentives – How vaccine incentives are being used to influence the Moveable Middle

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June 12, 2021

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BY SIMONE J. SMITH

“The Government of Canada is planning to use influencers for various campaigns to help connect Health Canada and PHAC messages to specific audiences within the Canadian population.” André Gagnon

How do I start this?

Hmmmm!

Well, I guess I have to just start with the truth; once again my fellow Canadians, we are being duped by our government, and the forces that are standing behind them.

It is actually very frustrating watching this happen to the people in my country and my global community. What is being done around the world goes against every human right that we have as free-minded people, and it is being done without regard. This week I am going to break the psychology down for you, give you some examples, and provide you with proof that the people who we think have our best interest at heart do not.

Do you know why you do what you do? Are you aware of the forces behind your actions? Do you get up and meditate each day because you know it’s good for you, or is it because of some type of external reward? There are many different reasons why people do things: some are motivated to act because of internal desires, but other times external rewards are the true motivators.

Well, there’s a lot of research that’s been done to discover what will motivate those who are now being classed as vaccine hesitant. The entities that are marketing this vaccine are no longer going after those who are adamantly opposed to it, no; they are going for those people who are what they call the movable middle.

It has been admitted that a lot of time was spent last year testing different messages to encourage people to get a vaccine. Some of these messages were tested out during last fall’s flu season. It was discovered that messages that focus on a vaccine being reserved for you or waiting for you did better than others. Exclusivity is always a motivator to have something or do something.

There is a theory that emerged during the 1940’s and 1950’s called the incentive theory. It was built on the earlier drive theories established by psychologists such as Clark Hull. The incentive theory proposes that people are pulled toward behaviours that lead to rewards, and pushed away from actions that might lead to negative consequences. In many cases, external rewards can motivate you to do things that you might otherwise avoid, such as chores, work, and other tasks you find unpleasant.

Let’s take a look around the world, and see how governments, businesses, and organizations have used the incentive theory to convince their citizens to get one of the COVID-19 vaccines. Some of these incentives include: tax breaks, free airline tickets, and even million of dollars in lotteries.

Denmark
On Wednesday, the Denmark government announced it was partnering with a private company to develop a digital passport, which would allow travellers to bypass some restrictions by showing a trusted proof of inoculation. According to the Associated Press report, Acting Finance Minister Morten Boedskov stated that the program would be ready in several months and the government would discuss its use for non-travel reasons at a later point.

Germany
A German discount supermarket chain Lidl has allocated $200 to employees who complete their coronavirus vaccination regimen.

Brazil
According to Bloomberg News, JBS, a Brazilian meatpacking company and its subsidiary, Pilgrim Pride, promised to pay each worker at their U.S. operations $100 to get vaccinated.

Hong Kong
Property developers and philanthropic foundations in Hong Kong have teamed up to offer a one-bedroom apartment worth $1.4 million, as well as 20 cash prizes equal to $12,890, in a lottery open only to vaccinated residents.

$60,000 in airline tickets are being given away to city residents and airport employees who have been fully inoculated by the end of September.

At an HSBC bank in Hong Kong, employees are being offered a day off work per vaccine dose.

Philippines
The Straits Times reported that the mayor of a small town in the Ilocos Sur province is planning to raffle off a plot of land with a house in December, when he expects vaccines to be available for his community. Elsewhere in the country malls serving as vaccination sites are offering free parking and banana fritters.

United States of America
Instacart, Trader Joe’s, Amtrak, Aldi and Dollar General are among grocery and other companies in the United States offering various bonuses for employees who get vaccinated.

Most recently, Instacart stated that they will provide a bonus of $25 to workers who get inoculated. Dollar General, among others, will offer employees up to four hours of paid time to get both shots.

Canada
Canada has taken a two-pronged approach with their incentives. Not only are they offering many of the incentives that you see popping up in the United States (Krispy Kreme giveaways, lotteries, pizza, etc.), they are also finding ways to engage people in promoting the vaccine.

The Government of Canada is putting on one promotional incentive that I found. The application process challenges you to design, develop and carry out a community-driven information campaign to promote:

  • Confidence in vaccination against COVID-19
  • Continued compliance with public health measures

They want people to reach communities that are underserved or have been more greatly impacted by the pandemic and provide them with messaging that is:

  • Targeted
  • Informed
  • Culturally sensitive

These communities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Indigenous peoples
  • Low-income Canadians
  • People with disabilities
  • Black and other racialized Canadians
  • People with mental health challenges
  • Immigrants and non-permanent residents
  • People living in rural or remote communities
  • Other underserved or especially hard-hit communities

The campaigns should show an understanding of their target audiences with respect to:

  • Vaccine intentions
  • Barriers to vaccination
  • The effects and impacts of COVID-19
  • Approaches and supports needed to reduce or help overcome barriers

A grand prizewinner will be selected and awarded a $100,000 grant to reinvest in support of the health of their community.

There are some ethical issues that come with some of these incentive programs that need to be exposed and explored. These programs do not address “persistent information gaps” that have proved a barrier for inoculation among populations, particularly marginalized groups, that have questions about the science or where to get the doses.

Another huge issue is one that cannot be understated; this goes completely against standard one of the Nuremberg Code of 1947. The war crimes tribunal at Nuremberg laid down the ten standards, and they are considered the ethical way for experiments to be carried out on humans worldwide.

Special Note

Before we go over standard one, I want you to be aware of one very important aspect of this situation; we are all involved in an experiment, and the moment you accept one of the incentives being pushed at you, you then give your consent to be part of this experiment.

On the National Institute of Health’s website, there is a section that goes through the ten standards, but I really want you to have a full understanding of this one.

  1. The voluntary consent of the human subject is absolutely essential.

This means that the person involved should have legal capacity to give consent; should be so situated as to be able to exercise free power of choice, without the intervention of any element of force, fraud, deceit, duress, overreaching, or other ulterior form of constraint or coercion; and should have sufficient knowledge and comprehension of the elements of the subject matter involved, as to enable him to make an understanding and enlightened decision.

This latter element requires that, before the acceptance of an affirmative decision by the experimental subject, there should be made known to him the nature, duration, and purpose of the experiment; the method and means by which it is to be conducted; all inconveniences and hazards reasonably to be expected; and the effects upon his health or person, which may possibly come from his participation in the experiment.

The duty and responsibility for ascertaining the quality of the consent rests upon each individual who initiates, directs or engages in the experiment. It is a personal duty and responsibility, which may not be delegated to another with impunity.

I want to close by saying this; if this were something that was truly good for us, they would not need to use psychological tricks, incentives, or any other external motivations for us to take it.

Really think about it.

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