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This is about people and communities being able to say what they want in their street and how they want to use technology. It just makes sense that we should be a part of the process, rather than companies telling us what to do and how to do it.
HG: Rather than being a passive guinea pig in a huge, worldwide experi- ment.
TS: It’s involuntary exposure. People really don’t know. Once people start to understand that there is going to be a pole in their front yard or that the street light will be turned into one, they don’t want or need it. They already have the Internet in their home to serve their needs. Why would it be needed in a neighborhood? Once people start to connect the dots, they ask to review the information and do what makes sense and is safe for their children and their future. It doesn’t make sense to roll something out if you wonder whether it is safe. People think since they aren’t scientists and don’t understand the science, they cannot speak up. But we all know enough to know that if there has been chicken salad in your fridge for several days, you shouldn’t feed it to your kids. We often take the precautionary approach, which many people agree with. In this case, we have so much science and so many studies that have found harmful effects. I think the situation is urgent.
HG: As we wrap up, what have we seen in terms of the effects of these waves on nature?
TS: There is a substantial body of research about this. For example, research shows that with wireless frequencies, there are biochemical
changes in bees that are harmful and stressful. In terms of birds, there are effects to their navi- gation and reproduction. Trees are of concern. If you have a small cell in front of your house, the antennas could be near your trees. There is a lot of research showing damage to plants and trees. On the EHT website, we have a number of these types of studies and reviews.
HG: If it is hurting birds, bees and trees, then it is very likely hurting us as well. I think this is a powerful note to end on. Hopefully we’ll all take to heart your advice on how to act on this information on a personal, local and global level.
This Wise Traditions podcast, “5G Near Me,” first aired on January 20, 2019 as episode 171. See westonaprice.org/podcast/5g-near-me/ for a list of resources referred to in the podcast. Thanks to Amy Mattias for transcribing our podcasts.
Long-time friends from Honeoye Falls, New York, Laura Villanti, Sarah Kamm and Kristine Brassie enjoying the 19th annual Wise Traditions Conference together.
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REMEMBERING KRISTINE BRASSIE
It is with great sadness that I share with each of you that our wonderful community member, Kristine Brassie, and my dear friend and co-leader of our chapter has passed away. Many of you have had the great fortune of meeting Kristine at one of the events we hosted together, including several Nourishing Our Children gatherings over the past seven years. Through Kristine’s efforts with these events, she helped bring the teachings of Dr. Weston A. Price to a few hundred or more people in our region. Kristine and I were roommates for every conference!
Kristine lived every minute of her life with love, joy and compassion. She had a heart that bubbled with joy and radiance. For those of you who met her in person, you know this to be true.
In the obituary, the family has asked for donations in honor of Kristine to be given to either the Honeoye Falls Lima School (where Kristine graduated and her children attend) Scholarship Fund or our local WAPF chapter.
Laura Vallenti, Chapter Leader, Rochester, New York Wise Traditions SUMMER2019