Larimer County Officials CAUGHT Targeting Citizens Who Disagree With COVID Mandates!

Resist the Fascists

(Image Left-to-Right: Tom Gonzales, Jody Shadduck-McNally, Kristin Stephens, Linda Hoffman, John Kefalas)

11/2/2021 UPDATE: Larimer Legislators call for Tom Gonzales to be FIRED! CALL & EMAIL NOW!


10/28 UPDATE: The County THREATENED a Local Landowner (It was the wrong one!)

From a local source:

Missy Nelson, Senior Zoning Inspector was the one who sent the email to the WRONG property owner!

As you can see, the County is moving forward with their plan to SILENCE this concerned citizen.

I’ll provide more updates as I receive them.

Original Post:

Larimer County Officials have overstepped their authority.

Not only have they instituted a Mask Mandate, attempted a Vaccine Passport System, but they have also conspired to target the free speech of dissenting citizens!

The Background

On October 20th, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) issued a mask mandate for the county.

This order has led to massive non-compliance, calls to boycott the county, and outrage among the citizenry.

Additionally, the LCDHE attempted to institute a “Vaccine Verified Facility & Event Program.”

This program would have authorized a Vaccine Passport system across the county.

The order would have allowed businesses to become “Verified” if nearly all their employees were vaccinated, and all visitors to the facility had their vaccine status verified as they entered.

Watch this incredibly chilling video that demonstrates how this Vaccine Verification System would work: https://rumble.com/vnzzl0-larimer-county-vaccine-verification-program-exposed.html

Spotted in Fort Collins before the Vaccine Verified Program was Paused.

Thankfully, due to massive outrage from the community during the October 21st Board of Health Meeting, the County paused the Vaccine Verification Program.

Over 100 people signed up to speak at the meeting, and hundreds were watching on Zoom.

This victory is a measure of how the community is mobilizing against Larimer County’s Authoritarian Mandates.

One group that is helping to lead the pushback against the county’s mandates is Take Back Colorado.

Their petition and mass mobilization of the community helped to inform citizens about the Board of Health Meeting.

Even though the Vaccine Verification Program has been stalled, the mask mandate continues.

And just yesterday, County Politicians engaged in a conspiracy to target an individual critical of their agenda.

Tom Gonzales’s Attack on Free Speech in Larimer County

On October 26th, 2021, Larimer County Public Health Director and Board of Health Secretary Tom Gonzales sent an email asking for help:

Sent Tuesday October 26th, 2021 at 5:40 PM: Tom Gonzales Email “Need Your Help, Please” sent to “Larimer County Leaders.” SOURCE (Bigger Image)
Bigger Picture of the Image in Tom Gonzales Email

The text of the email reads:

Dear Larimer County leaders,

For over 52 years the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment has worked tirelessly to provide everyone in Larimer County the opportunity for a healthy life.  A local public agency that has responded to the needs of the community during and after catastrophic floods and fire, West Nile Virus outbreaks, meningococcal outbreak, TB, waterborne outbreaks, polio, salmonella and many other public health emergencies.    

But now there is a group of people (small, yet vocal) intimidating our caring public health staff for our difficult work with suppressing COVID-19. This trailer and the horrible message is sitting next to your public health department in Fort Collins.  

I am asking for your help to get this removed and out of our compassionate County.  All we are trying to do is reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations on our all-ready overwhelmed hospitals.  Thus, freeing up beds for all urgent medical emergencies. 

Please.

Sincerely, -Tom 


That’s right, Public Health Director Tom Gonzales is asking for assistance in SILENCING a Fort Collins citizen who is displaying a message on PRIVATE PROPERTY expressing his opinion of the Public Health Mandates!


This email was sent to:

County Commissioners:

John Kefalas (District 1, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners),

Kristin Stephens (District 2, Chair Pro Tem of the Board of County Commissioners),

Jody Shadduck-McNally (District 3)

County Officials:

Justin Smith, Sheriff

Frank Haug, Assistant County Attorney

Tony Van Goor, Board of Health

Bernard Birnbaum, Board of Health President

Jennifer Lee, Board of Health

Brian DelGrosso, Board of Health, Former State Representative (District 51)

Janna West Kowalski, Board of Health

Linda Hoffman, County Manager

Lorenda Volker, Assistant County Manager

State Political Officials:

Lisa Kaufmann, Chief of Staff for Governor Jared Polis

Jill Hunsaker Ryan, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

Town Mayors:

Jeni Arndt, Mayor of Fort Collins, and Former State Representative (District 53),

Jacki Marsh, Mayor of Loveland

Wendy Koenig, Mayor of Estes Park

Mark Soukup, Mayor of Timnath

Troy Hamman, Mayor of Wellington

William Karspeck, Mayor of Berthoud

Gary Lebsack, Mayor of Johnstown

Paul Rennemeyer, Mayor of Windsor

Jeff Swoboda, Chief of Police Fort Collins


Although this email is an outrageous assault on the Free Speech of a citizen of Fort Collins, the fact that a political figure is asking for help from Law Enforcement, other local political officials, and state officials takes this to a whole new level!

Do the recipients of the email agree with Gonzales? Someone should ask them!

This story gets more interesting when the reply emails start being sent:


County Commissioners Jump at the Chance to Silence Dissent:

The first response was from County Commissioner John Kefalas:

At 6:01 PM the first response came from County Commissioner John Kefalas (Bigger Image)

Kefalas email reads:

Tom,
This trailer has been located on farm land for a long time along Hwy 1 on the way to Wellington. Whose property is this on? Thank you.

Next to respond was Linda Hoffman, County Manager:

At 6:06 PM, County Manager pulled the information on who owns the land (Bigger Image)

Hoffman’s Email reads:

I looked up the property owner a few minutes ago. I think I have the right property. It’s owned by Hickory Warehouse Development Inc. I looked in the Secretary of State’s records and the company is registered to  Charles L. Meserlian of LaPorte

Commissioner Kefalas thanked Hoffman for her quick response:

At 7:38 PM, Commissioner Kefalas thanked Hoffman and explained that he reached out to Greg Woods (Bigger Image)

Kefala’s email reads:

Thank you Linda, and I just contacted Greg Woods with NFCBA and requested that they find a way to remove this demoralizing and hurtful sign, which is likely a sign code violation.

Commissioner Kefalas reached out to Greg Woods of the North Fort Collins Business Association to “find a way to remove this demoralizing and hurtful sign.”

The action escalated with County Commissioner Kristin Stephens email:

At 7:51 PM Commissioner Stephens engaged in an outright attempt to RESTRICT the speech of an upset citizen in Fort Collins (Bigger Image)

Stephen’s email reads:

Thanks, John. I also had asked Mayor Pro Tem Francis to turn it in as a sign code violation. Take care, everyone.
Kristin 

Sent from my iPhone

Not to be outdone, Commissioner Shadduck-McNally jumped in:

At 9:13 PM, Shadduck McNally admitted to encouraging “code complaints” against the trailer. (Bigger Image)

Shadduck-McNally’s email reads:

Thanks everyone.I have asked some folks to call in code complaints on the trailer as well. Also, been talking to some of these folks individually on the NFCBA about the optics of this and who is organizing the rally and who is the featured guest speakers.Hopefully. Colleague pressure will help remove this trailer and bring things down a notch.

Sent from my iPhone

Thankfully, Sheriff Justin Smith stepped into the email chain:

At 9:42 PM, Sheriff Smith sent his first email expressing concern (Bigger Image)

The Sheriff’s email reads:

Commissioners,
This email string just came to my attention. As the sheriff, I am deeply concerned that it is a possible violation of public meetings laws. 
Further, while I understand that Tom and his staff may be offended by the message, as someone versed in Constitutional law, I believe that speech falls under the protection of the 1st Amendment. I implore you to refrain from taking any actions meant to curtail the lawful  free speech rights of any citizens We must always remember that the 1st Amendment was written to protect speech that offends. 
I would encourage you to consult with the county attorney about this ASAP. 
Justin 

The Sheriff must have thought about this issue over night as he sent this early morning email:

Sent 4:54 AM: on October 27th, Sheriff Justin Smith stood up for the Fort Collins Landowner (Bigger Image)

The Sheriff’s email reads:

Tom,
This message has raised tremendous concerns with me. You must keep in mind that the 1st Amendment was adopted to protect the free speech rights of Americans. It wasn’t written to protect speech that government officials agree with, but speech that they may disagree with. 
Any efforts by government officials to silence a message that offends that, but that is not criminal in nature, is clearly a violation of the Constitutionally protected rights to free speech. 
Justin


Fascism in Larimer County

The trailer next to the Public Health Department in Fort Collins says, “Resist the Fascists.

The response from Larimer County Officials?

Use their political power to SILENCE the voice of the person speaking out!

This is Fascism.

Sheriff Smith is standing up for free speech in Larimer County, will you join him?

Citizens are standing up, will you join them?

People are speaking out, will you join them?

Because sooner or later, they will come for you.

What you can do:

Sign the Petition: Repeal the Mask Mandate in Larimer County

Join the Colorado Liberty Activist Group on Telegram: https://t.me/COLibertyActivists

If any of the above officials are in your area, please contact them and tell them to support Freedom!

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Author: Brandon Wark

Colorado Native, world traveler. Political operative and blogger in defense of liberty. Believer in the value of human life and the potential for consciousness. My posts are my opinion - protected by the First Amendment

35 thoughts on “Larimer County Officials CAUGHT Targeting Citizens Who Disagree With COVID Mandates!

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  2. If Tom Gonzales had a problem with the statement displayed on a private citizen’s trailer, why did he feel it necessary OR appropriate to email his complaint to 23 individuals??? WOW! Isn’t trying to enlist 23 community leaders to harass and silence a private citizen who is exercising their 1st Amendment rights, a bit excessive? Thank you, Sheriff Justin Smith, for reminding these lame officials of our Constitution and 1st Amendment rights! These others are following the ways of Communists by silencing anyone who doesn’t agree with them and echo the party line. Stand up against this tyranny!!!

  3. If the trailer is illegal, it should be removed. Nothing to do with the message. If it is parked legally, leave the trailer be and it’s message, no matter how distasteful it may be.

  4. Based on these emails the land owner has a right to file a title 42 USC 1983 civil rights violation.

    They are indeed conspiring to use the color of local law to deprive a person of their constitutional rights.

    Because there is more than one party and threats of multiple actions in Colorado you only need two predatory acts for charges of racketeering against these individuals.

    They have violated their oath of office and betrayed the public trust.

    This kind of us vs them thinking is dangerous and the antithesis of the foundation of our country and ity ideals, and these officials should be removed from public office immediately, imprisoned and fined to send a clear message and example to public officials who think this kind of action is appropriate.
    It is not.

    Fortunately because of the supreme Court case knick vs township of Scott. The Williamson case was overturned. This means for constitutional rights violations you can go directly to district court and bypass the lower State and local courts.

  5. Just know that Constitutional Patriots from Weld County are just a hop, skip, and a jump away if you need reinforcements. Keep up the good work Sheriff Justin Smith. You are a lion amongst sheep in Larimer County government!

  6. We must stand together in Colorado to stop this over reach of the county officials and mayors to take away our rights as Americans under the Constitution. We must all be vocal and get involved. Vote informed. This is an attack on American and all that she stands for. Take courage, America will not fall, we will prevail!

  7. The cancel culture is ridiculous in Larimer County! If you represent the county, you best be practicing what the county preaches! Tom Gonzales is a liar and a bully and we want him out! NOW!

  8. The Government overreach has to stop! Everyone knows by now that the jab does not protect and people who are jabbed are just spreading the cov to people who can NOT be protected because of medical issues. Seems to me that science has been silenced by political and monetary gains. Mainly money talks …nobody cares about logical scientific explanation anymore,nobody cares about the people who worked all their lives and now pushed down like secondary citizens.Govenor should resign for the crimes against Latimer county citizens to try to silence someone who is rightfully using they freedom of speech. Yes remove Fascism and don’t stand for the medical tyranny at all.Freedom of speech is your RIGHT.

  9. I have bumper stickers on both my vehicles. Trump, NRA and black rifle on one. The other Trump and protect America secure the border. Am I going to be threatened to remove them also?

  10. This issue is not just another attempt to cancel culture. It is an attempt to set the United Constitution aside. The first amendment prevents the government from using its power to silence “free speech.” Even speech which the government disagrees with…. No contest, unless the powers that be decide to eliminate constitutional rights. Bill Lamperes

  11. Wake up people! Freedom lost is hard to regain ~ if you’re not willing to fight for it IT WILL BE LOST!!
    Do your homework and join in for this very real fight for our liberty that has been fought for and maintained by countless courageous people. But now a handful of evil plus millions of brainwashed people can easily destroy it. If you are a praying person ~ start there. God bless America again!

  12. I see that Ft. Collins is listed on the WorldWide Walkout Events calendar, yet I do not see any planeed events for November 3rd. Did I miss something?

  13. Thank you Sheriff for upholding his oath. This creates so much hope and faith.
    I’m not sure what the walkout involves. Is there any structure?

  14. It becomes clear to the casual observer that leftist at the Federal, State and Local level have a few strategies that they employ ad nauseum.
    1.)Censor anyone who disagrees with them.
    2.)Repeat the propaganda through all available media outlets 24/7/365.
    3.) Accuse your opponent of that which you are guilty of.

    Medical tyranny must be ended.
    Unelected officials who promote medical tyranny must be removed.
    Many thanks to Sheriff Smith for taking a stand.

  15. We loved to see the sign on the trailer!! I have a bumper sticker similar to it on my truck in addition to a bumper sticker that reads “DON’T BE A MASK SLAVE”. I have had lots of favorable comments on these from a wide spectrum of Larimer County citizens. It is beyond belief that 3 County Commissioners and a handful of “health” judges could ever get a large portion of the people of Larimer County to voluntarily submit to such tyranny! I fought for this country and for our freedoms and I will not submit. If you have no control over your own body you are by definition a SLAVE. I am very thankful that our elected Larimer County Sheriff stands on the side of FREEDOM. Has is been so long, America, that you think FREEDOM comes from the rulers and not from the PEOPLE?!

  16. I am opposed to censorship, first and foremost. But stating my views here really won’t change anything since we are of the same opinion. Instead, I’ve sent quite a letter of my thoughts regarding Tom and his actions to as many people as i could find emails for who were mentioned in the document. In addition to posting on this site, how about doing the same and let’s bombard the individuals listed in Tom’s missive.

  17. I am in need of a ride to Ft. Collins? I am in Denver. Anyone please let me know ok?❓

  18. Tom Gonzales
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    3:38 PM (5 minutes ago)



    to Jody Shadduck-McNally, kefa…@co.larimer.co.us, Kristin Stephens
    Good afternoon Commissioners, FYI.

    ———- Forwarded message ———
    From: Kori Wilford
    Date: Sat, Oct 30, 2021 at 1:53 PM
    Subject: Media Statement Re: Vaccine Verified Facility Program
    To: Kori Wilford

    Dear Larimer County Media Partners,

    Please find attached a statement from our department regarding the optional Vaccine Verified Facility and Event Program in Larimer County. We’re taking feedback from our local business partners and the community about the program.

    Please let me know if you have any questions!

    Thank you!
    Kori

    Larimer County
    Kori Wilford, MPH

    (she/her)

    Interim Community Relations & Public Information Supervisor

    Department of Health & Environment

    1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524

    W: (970) 498-6836 | Mobile/Text: (970) 222-2847

    kwil…@larimer.org | http://www.larimer.org/health


    Tom Gonzales, MPH, REHS
    Public Health Director
    Health and Environment
    1525 Blue Spruce Drive
    Fort Collins, CO 80524
    W: (970) 498-6714 | M: (970) 278-6300
    tgon…@larimer.org | http://www.larimer.org

    Contact: Kori Wilford

    kwilford@larimer.org

    970-222-2847

    MEDIA STATEMENT REGARDING LARIMER COUNTY OPTIONAL VACCINE VERIFIED FACILITY AND EVENT PROGRAM

    We realize that we failed to clearly communicate information about the optional Vaccine Verified Facility and Event Program to our businesses and the community. We hope to clarify any ongoing confusion, and we are dedicated to improving communication about the program with our business partners moving forward.

    Due to area hospitals being overburdened with COVID-19 patients, most of whom are unvaccinated, on October 20, 2021, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) issued the Ninth Public Health Order of the pandemic. The order requires mask wearing in all public indoor spaces by everyone ages three years and older.

    Also, part of the order was an optional opportunity for businesses to become a Vaccine Verified Facility and be excepted from requiring masks in their facility if 95% of their staff, customers, and clients provided proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19. However, after realizing that the program details had not been communicated clearly, the program was paused for the department to take a step back and evaluate the details in conjunction with community businesses.

    Thirty-three facilities or events were initially approved for the Vaccine Verified Facility and Event Program. These businesses already had policies requiring staff and customers to be vaccinated ahead of the public health order being issued. However, with the program on pause, these businesses must enforce mask wearing in their facilities. We know this transition has been confusing and understandably frustrating to many in our community.

    Currently, we are listening to constructive feedback from Larimer County businesses, the local Chambers of Commerce and the Economic and Workforce Development Department about the program. Feedback for the Vaccine Verified Facility and Event Program can be submitted to LCDHE online at https://bit.ly/larimerfeedback.

    We will share additional information with the community based on that feedback in the coming weeks. We encourage our residents to visit http://www.larimer.org/covid19 for the most accurate and up-to-date information about COVID-19 in Larimer County.

  19. TRICK OR TREAT
    Dear “small yet vocal” community,
    This is a Public Service reminder that your continued freedoms are contingent on your obedience to the mandates as required by the Larimer County Board of Health Director.
    Let us review.
    1. Wear a mask where and when we decide
    2. Get the injection
    3. Get re-injected
    4. Get re-re-injected
    5. Always refer to the injections as a vaccine (do not be concerned about medical illiteracy the CDC has redefined “vaccine” to accommodate the end user)
    6. Lastly and most importantly, never, ever, EVER disagree publicly with any Health Dept officials. They know what is best for you.
    Thank you,
    Tom

  20. “It does not take a majority to prevail … but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.”

    ― Samuel Adams

  21. This is AWFUL!
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    Joyce DeVaney
    unread,
    2:14 PM (3 hours ago)
    to Jody Shadduck-McNally, kste…@larimer.org, kefa…@co.larimer.co.us
    I just wanted to be sure you were aware of this demonstration planned for tomorrow morning.

    I am totally DISGUSTED by this email I rec’d today (can’t imagine how I got on this list). Except that I’m currently under the weather, I would be at the LCDHE tomorrow at 10 to support our hard working public health staff. This is so WRONG! I’m hoping there will be a counter-demonstration that is 10X theirs.

    How can this be happening? How do we turn it around?

    Joyce DeVaney

    Here is the email that is circulating (I don’t know the originator).

    When: 10am – Noon, Monday November 1

    Where: 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, 80524 (Larimer County Health Department)

    Why: Protest Larimer County’s Vaccine Passport Program and Abuse of Power

    On the fence? This video is worth watching:

    https://rumble.com/vnzzl0-larimer-county-vaccine-verification-program-exposed.html

    Join in if you can, and pass this on to anyone who will stand for freedom!

    We need all Colorado activists who can get to Fort Collins by 10am on Nov 1st to save the date please! Make this a 163 size rally, or bigger.

    Join Del Bigtree and Michelle Malkin in Protesting Larimer County’s Vaccine Passport Program

    We have all heard that the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment has issued a sweeping mask mandate based on arbitrary criteria. But did you know that they simultaneously revealed a taxpayer-funded vaccine passport system? LCDHE will exempt companies and organizations from the unnecessary mask mandate if the organizations commit to excluding unvaccinated employees and patrons from their premises– despite the fact the CDC warns that COVID vaccines do not stop transmission.

    To make matters worse, LCDHE plans to provide taxpayer dollars to organizations willing to enforce vaccine passports on patrons– using our own money to segregate our county, not only by medical choice, but by race. As of October 4, at least 42% of African American Coloradans and 64% of Hispanic Coloradans would be excluded from businesses enforcing vaccine passports.

    The vaccine passport system, which LCDHE has entitled the “Vaccine Verified Facility” program, detailed on their website, will be launched on Monday, November 1, 2021. Del Bigtree and Michelle Malkin will be at the Fort Collins location of Larimer County Health from 10AM to noon, November 1, to protest the vaccine passport program and its funding with hard-earned Coloradan tax dollars. Bring your signs, drums, and noisemakers and we’ll see you at 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins.

    Sent from my iPhone

    Carol Story, Associate Broker

    Elevations Real Estate, LLC

    LifeVantage Independent Distributor

    970-217-3956

    ca…@storyofcolorado.com

    carolstory.lifevantage.com

    Links of interest:

    https://rumble.com/vnzzl0-larimer-county-vaccine-verification-program-exposed.html

    https://freestatecolorado.com/larimer-county-officials-caught-targeting-citizens-who-disagree-with-covid-mandates/

    https://www.takebackco.org/

    https://www.stopthemaskmandate.com/larimer/

    Public Pressure Presses Pause on Colorado Larimer County’s Mask Plan

    https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/public-pressure-presses-pause-on-colorado-countys-mask-plan_4072505.html

  22. Neil McCaffrey
    Oct 28, 2021, 3:38:16 PM (3 days ago)
    to kefa…@co.larimer.co.us, su…@mcfaddingroup.com
    Hi Sue and John.

    Just got your note, Sue, as I was in the middle of typing this. Hope this helps you understand. And understand that I keep this private because I do not want to embarrass anyone or create more of the situation than has already hit the streets.

    The simple answer to yours is yes, Sue. None of us has the right to silence any other. You are free to disagree with someone, free to put up a contrary sign on your own property; but certainly no one is free to use an elected position to try to silence a person, nor to use an association to do so.

    Beyond that principal and addressing this specific situation — and this is very important – Charlie no more aimed his missive at rank and file health care workers than you or I would. In the interest of fairness, here I insert that one of those “in the know” on the whole thing disagrees with me, showing me that Charlie is after unelected bureaucrats. It’s the bosses he’s after. He is aiming it at government overreach and those in Big Business, Big Education, Big Medical, Big whatever, who follow along. It is an unfortunate but common practice when people “discuss” issues to resort to ad hominem attacks rather than stick to the point. In this case that ad hominem attack includes trying to marginalize a fed up guy by (falsely) claiming that his attack is on the rank and file worker. It serves the double purpose of getting us off of the Real Issue.

    Might there be upset health care workers? Sure. Might there also be health care workers who are happy he’s saying it. You bet. To buttress my case on that, here is a headline that was accompanied by pictures of crowds of workers demanding that government back off the mandates (I could not get the pictures to copy) — Videos of California Health Care Worker Demonstrations

    I note, by the way, that someone called unvaccinated people “selfish” yesterday in a public email. That is harsh. I tried to make the point that it isn’t true, that there are valid, serious reasons for not being vaccinated. In the various backs and forth on the matter, I have not seen ANYONE ask whoever said that to apologize or withdraw the harsh accusation.

    One final question for you, Sue. And I am genuinely interested to know. It is not a trap question. Has anyone in NFCBA ever tried to publicly silence you, using the NFCBA as the weapon of choice? It certainly never happened when I was on the BOD. And you certainly are not quiet about your opinions and requests.

    Kindest regards,

    N

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    Susan McFaddin
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    7:42 PM (3 minutes ago)
    to Neil McCaffrey, kefa…@co.larimer.co.us, Charlie Meserlian, Dean R Hoag, Greg Woods
    Neil and John (and Charlie and Greg and Dean)

    I added Charlie, Greg and Dean because I do believe this is about NFCBA. Charlie would say that we are friends and we have had many open discussion which I believe are healthy for both of us. Charlie is actually the reason I’m on the NFCBA board.

    Sorry I wasn’t able to respond earlier. Its my birthday week and I have been tied up.

    I am not trying to silence Charlie. I was asking how this reflects on us as a community and how it hurt the public servants that serve us. It hurts me to my soul. Our public health system is in a crisis and we want to pour salt in the wound. I don’t get it. A mask seems like a simple act of compassion. It is also your right to get a vaccine or not. I personally, don’t want to be around unvaccinated people because I don’t want to carry a viral load to my family members. My right also. The vaccine has allowed me to travel around Europe for 7 weeks and to many national parks this summer without any health problems. I am totally grateful for science.

    I agree that Charlie has the constitutional right to say what every he wants against public servants. Our fragile democracy insures that. But I do believe we have a moral obligation to do what is right rather that what we have the right to do.

    I hope you will read David Brooks’, Republican NY Times writer, book entitled the Second Mountain: The Quest for a moral life. I’m happy to give you a copy. As leaders in our community, you will leave a legacy and get to decide how you live your “second mountain”. Do you weave a stronger community for future generations or do you focus strictly on inward? Do we burn down the trust and democracy that generations have worked so hard to build?

    I really want the Walter Cronkite days back. The extremes are tearing us apart. What caused all the lack of faith in our government and basic civility and respect? Why did I have to leave my home for my safety to be an ceremonial Elector? I think we have reached a tipping point and really consider where we get our information from and how we weave community, not distrust. I think Charlie and I model that when we talk.

    I don’t know the answer. Please know that this fear is unfounded and the community elected and appointed care about you and the overflowing hospitals and the public servants. There is no conspiracy behind this. There is always another election in a couple years that you can change the elected.

    Best regards,

    Sue

    Susan McFaddin
    s…@7genllc.com

  23. Either these people are lying or they’re just clueless about the extent of the COVID hospitalizations in Larimer County. I suppose it’s a little of both…..or a lot of both. They’re using the excuse of overflowing hospitals due to COVID to push these draconian mask and vaccination mandates down our throats. Unless I’m misunderstanding the data as of October 15, there are 716 beds in 6 Hospitals in Larimer County with a 7-day average of 100 COVID patients, or only `14% of the beds. I’m sure many of these hospitalizations are for elective surgeries that could easily be delayed. Stop this absurd nonsense!

    https://data.commercialappeal.com/covid-19-hospital-capacity/colorado/08/larimer-county/08069/

  24. Rob Woodward
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    7:24 AM (1 hour ago)
    to kefa…@co.larimer.co.us, step…@co.larimer.co.us, shad…@co.larimer.co.us, tvan…@comcast.net, bernard….@uchealth.org, leeje…@yahoo.com, bdelg…@dominos-now.com
    November 1, 2021

    Larimer County Commissioners:

    By now, you’ve certainly seen the email from Tom Gonzales, the County’s Public Health Director. And I trust you’ve seen the legitimate debate that has ensued.

    It is clear that Mr. Gonzales attempted to use his government connections to quash the free speech rights of a local citizen. He clearly doesn’t understand the Constitutional limits that are placed on the government in order to protect the Natural Rights of the Citizens.

    It is clear that Mr. Gonzales asked you to compromise your oath of office in order to bend the rules to remove the message on the trailer.

    It is clear that Mr. Gonzales is unsuited for this office if he is so intimidated by the peaceful free speech of a private citizen.

    The undersigned members of the Colorado General Assembly urge the County Commissioners to direct the Board of Health to immediately terminate Tom Gonzales as the Public Health Director. Larimer County deserves a thoughtful Director of Public Health that understands that the Rights of the Citizens do not end when his feelings are offended.

    Senator Rob Woodward Minority Leader Hugh McKean

    Senator Barb Kirkmeyer Representative Mike Lynch

    cc: Larimer County Board of Health

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    Rob Woodward
    Colorado Senator, Senate District 15
    Office: (303) 866-4853 | rob.woodw…@state.co.us

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  25. “Emergencies’ have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have
    been eroded — and once they are suspended, it is not difficult for anyone who has
    assumed such emergency powers to see to it that the emergency persists.”
    – Friedrich A. Hayek, Austrian Economist (1899-1992)

  26. Visit U.S. Senator Ron Johnson’s COVID ROUNDTABLE and you will hear from many people who got the shots with devastating outcomes and some of the parents of those who died from it.
    https://www.algora.com/Algora_blog/2021/11/04/u-s-senator-ron-johnson-exposing-the-covid-crime-industry

    Also, here is an article that came out after the FDA meeting (Sept 17, 2021) to consider approving “booster” covid shots. Listen to the video of what the dissenting doctors presented at that committee.
    https://www.algora.com/Algora_blog/2021/09/19/bombshell-fda-allows-whistleblower-testimony-yes-covid-vaxxs-are-killing-and-harming-people

    And finally, if you have not seen and listened to these you MUST do so and you will understand what is happening in America right now:
    Russian defector interviewed in 1948 regarding how communism takes over a country
    https://rumble.com/vfrymh-they-tried-to-warn-us-lost-video-from-1984-mirror.html

    I love my country BUT I do not trust those who now govern. They are the antithesis of what the founding fathers instituted. Shame on us for allowing this to happen on our watch. We have become sheep and the wolves are devouring the land!

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