Editor:
On July 6, the President, his Press Secretary, Oregon’s and other governors declared that they will be authorizing “strike force” teams to “knock on doors” nationwide. The latest version of this “Big Guy” agenda has added coalition members knocking on doors and giving shots on the threshold-spot.
The government has not issued any guidance or protections on how it plans to use any of the information gathered during such “knock and talk” (and jab) visits. Further, there is no verified ‘science’ that requires more than 70% herd immunization, which Oregon statewide has already achieved.
So, what is the purpose of such “home visits”? Data collection, certainly; intimidation, clearly; or naively, “to ensure Americans have the information they need on how both safe and accessible the vaccine is.”
Really? Do we not know that? In its past, our government has sent agents out to gather information by questioning citizens or asking their neighbors to snitch on them.
If they knock on your door, remember Americans have a right to not answer questions or even speak with a government agent. If these (contracted) agents come to your door, they have compound purposes in mind that include to collect information on you that they can use.
This is also a form of intimidation, whether the delegate is the National Guard, the Peace Corps or a “non-profit.” The more info you give out, the more that can be used against you.
In America, citizens have protections available: A “No Trespassing” Sign (they trespass if they go onto your property in defiance of your posted sign).
The First Amendment (you do not have to speak to government or contracted agents). The Fourth Amendment (no unreasonable searches and seizures by the government). The Fifth Amendment (you have the right to remain silent) and your cell phone (recording the encounter).
These legal guarantees are useful shields against unreasonable search and seizure.
Peter Ready
Albany