Policy & Ethics

My name is Thom Golab, and I serve as president of the American Council on Science and Health. Particulate air pollution has been one of our topics of concern over the years.

Everyone should agree that the better course of action would be to persuade timely vaccine uptake rather than mandate.

Disclaimer and Context

Assisted dying has been legal in Canada since 2016, allowing euthanasia/MAID for those suffering chronic

Imagine spending a decade of your life dedicated to a malignant, fanatical cause only to have it unceremoniously crammed into the paper shredder by your successors. 

The Long and Winding Road

Research going back many years has shown that vaccine mandates tend to backfire. Forcing people to get shots they don't want often exacerbates their skepticism.

Years from now, healthcare professionals, economists, public health officials, and policymakers will evaluate the true impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. and the world.

The study began with 18 and 19-year-old Danish men invited to participate in an online survey. Of the roughly 14,000 invitations, 39% of them accepted and completed the survey.

A bit of ethical background As a physician, I try as best I can to follow the four pillars of American medical ethics.