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Dear Editor:

 We are all affected by what we see and hear in our mainstream media and social media, even if we don’t buy into the less-than-factual narrative that often plays out in these forums.

Burglary Prevention Tips

Dear Editor:

 It has come to our attention that in recent weeks, there have been numerous residential burglaries that have taken place between 188th Street and 199th Street, and between 67th Avenue and 81st Avenue. Burglaries have also taken place outside this zone, such as west of 188th Street. It appears that criminals are looking for jewelry, currency, small electronics, and luxury items like laptops, expensive bags, and clothing. It is important to note that criminals seek residences that are unoccupied, have easy access like an unsecured window, have glass doors, or no alarm systems or security surveillance systems in place.

Dear Editor:

 Last week I ended my letter questioning what we would do if in a year from now we find out that vaccine boosting is harmful to the human body. Well, we don’t have to wait a year. The New York Times recently reported that medical experts had advised caution before Israel approved a fourth COVID-19 vaccine injection, warning that too many shots might actually harm the body’s ability to fight the virus by causing “immune system fatigue.”

Dear Editor:

The inability of people to be persuaded by arguments of others with opposing views was a common theme found in the columns last week of both Rabbi Schonfeld and Warren Hecht. When I wrote my letter three weeks ago, opposing Rabbi Schonfeld’s proposal to criminalize those who refuse COVID vaccination, I, too, was a bit unsure of whether I could change any minds. While I personally have received many emails in support of my letter, I remain skeptical as to the overall impact a mere letter to the editor can have, given how strongly the current COVID vaccine narrative has been seared into most of us. The current narrative of our health officials, namely, “If we could only vaccinate everyone, we could end COVID,” is so pervasive, enjoying support from our lapdog press who willingly imbibe anything and everything our unelected health leaders pronounce, no matter how misleading, demonstrably false, or anti-science their pronouncements are.

Dear Editor:

 Do you find it disturbing that our unelected health officials make pronouncements regarding COVID-19 that sound so authoritative while brimming with such confidence, only to reverse themselves months or even weeks later? Are you as frustrated as I am at the lack of accountability?

Dear Editor:

 This letter is in response to the letter written by Doniel Behar in last week’s edition of the Queens Jewish Link. The letter struck a chord with me as it is illustrative of the internal struggle that exists for people such as me who consider themselves b’nei Torah who respect daas Torah yet are educated in secular matters, as well. (For purposes of this letter, I am excluding professional conspiracy theorists, as well as those who unfortunately do not respect rabbinic authority.)