CHESTERLAND — Breathing freely does not seem like something students should have to ask permission for, but that is the case in many school districts across the state. Strong emotions erupted over a mask mandate in West Geauga Local Schools. Over one hundred in attendance filled the gymnasium to address the Board of Education directly regarding the impact of a mask mandate on their kids.
Most in the audience were against the mask mandate. Parents told the school board that they were very capable of making decisions about their own children’s health.
One father told the school board, “I get to choose what is appropriate for my child. You have taken my parental duty away from me. I do not consent.”
Multiple parents cited issues with the facial coverings for young children, from some kids having difficulty breathing, to cleanliness and contamination challenges.
This summer, forty-seven studies were published confirming the futility of masks in preventing COVID infection and transmission. A second list of thirty-two studies were published confirming the negative health effects caused by frequent mask wearing for young children. Dangerous health and emotional effects on young children has been a growing concern for those who are at almost zero risk of COVID harm.
Christina Sherwood was angry parents were left out of the decision-making process. “Parents are angry that there was no survey of parents on their thoughts about requiring masks during in person learning.”
The policy, which was updated on August 19th, states that the district will continue requiring “masks at its indoor facilities through October 22, 2021, as well as maintaining a minimum of three feet social distancing, as recommended by the Ohio Department of Health.”
In the guidelines released by the Superintendent, the policy regarding masks in all indoor facilities reflects and “takes into consideration, local, state and federal guidelines and are subject to change.”
After one hour of debate, the school board wanted to go on to another issue, but some parents made it clear they are willing to take legal action if their children are forced to wear facial coverings during school hours.
There are reports of toxic mold, fungi, and bacteria that can pose a significant threat to the immune system by potentially weakening it. Of particular concern is a report of breathing in synthetic fibers in the face masks. In addition, there is the possibility of not only entry of foreign material to the airways, but also entry to deep lung tissue, and potential pathological consequences of foreign bodies in the lungs.”
U. S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel also attended the meeting and told the school board, “I think these masks are a form of child abuse.”
The lively crowd applauded their approval.
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The Bottom LIne:
The Bible says in Romans Chapter twelve, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing, you may discern what is the will of GOD, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
