Fentanyl: facts vs. fiction
While I am grateful for the efforts of law enforcement and elected officials to support the well being of our communities, I am concerned that lately there seems to be a great deal of misinformation regarding fentanyl coming from these sources.
The American Medical Association (AMA) also shares this concern that the public and first responders (police and fire) are being misinformed as to the risks of fentanyl exposure. In a document written by Dr. Michael Sinha titled “Dispelling Myths of Bystander Opioid Overdose” and passed by the AMA as a resolution, it states that fentanyl is poorly absorbed by the skin due to its slow rate of absorption, and that reports of first responders falling ill due to touching fentanyl contradict science. The resolution further states that there is also a “lack of evidence that fentanyl aerosolizes, or poses an inhalation problem in well-ventilated spaces.”
Furthermore, according to Dr. Ryan Marino, a toxicologist, in an interview with NewsNationNow, fentanyl rolled in a cigarette (joint) of marijuana will be destroyed by the heat of the flame when the joint is smoked. Fentanyl is decomposed at 350 degrees C. and a lighter flame burns at 2000 degrees C.
To be clear: fentanyl is a powerful, dangerous drug. In this modern era where we are confronted with AI and deep fakes, it’s vitally important that we establish a guide to help us steer our way. I feel that the use of science, proven fact, must be that guide. Leaders in law enforcement and government should learn what the facts really are so that message they send to our youth, our first responders and the public at large is factual at all times.
—Carolynn Jarrett, Clearlake
We need new approaches, new blood and stronger term limits
What kind of analysis brought you to another wasted endorsement for Mike Thompson?
We need new approaches, new blood, and stronger term limits with bite. We don’t need all these “Career Politicians,” beholding to long term donors. Some are aging out of the system. And it’s more then likely he will step aside during a next term and then the Governor can appoint a “favored supporter.” Maybe that’s the plan.
We’re seeing that the same old stuff isn’t working for Lake County, price of fuel keeps going up, housing is only growing in the apartment sector (state funded), opportunities vanish, fire protection wanes, and the cost of food pushes all of us towards some sort of governmental program. Don’t forget Coffee Park was rebuilt, but what about Cobb?
We need change in representation – now more than ever.
When you looked at Thompson, did you review where his million dollars in campaign support came from?
He missed 6.5% of the votes in 2023, did you ask him why?*
Maybe you endorsed him because he’s a nice guy. He is a nice guy. Great smile, nice handshake. The problem is he’s not helping, but he’s a nice guy.
We need change and he’s not it. Vote against all the the incumbents. Send all the “Career Politicians” a message that large campaign coffers, and the same old economic strangulation needs to end.
—Kevin McConnell, past publisher of the Bee
