The Impact of Covid Policies on School-Aged Children - The Kim Monson Show

The Impact of Covid Policies on School-Aged Children

The Impact of Covid Policies on School-Aged Children
Col. Rutledge's COVID story, Greg Walcher's take on CO's Front Range rail scheme, & Nephi Cole's update on CO firearm legislation.

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In 2021, 95-year-old Col. Bill Rutledge, after he and his wife Virginia were hospitalized with COVID, from which Virginia sadly passed away. Rutledge shares his research on the harmful effects the reaction to COVID has on our children. COVID regulations, including mandates for masks and remote learning, have significantly hindered children’s ability to learn essential skills through in-person schooling, free from distractions. These measures were arguably unnecessary for school-age children, who are not realistically at risk of severe COVID symptoms. This perspective gains a poignant edge from the personal loss experienced by Col. Bill Rutledge, whose wife died from COVID three years ago around this time. The shift to remote learning, forced upon children, presents a considerable challenge, making it difficult for them to catch up academically. Listen to the full interview in the second hour.

Interview with Greg Walcher

 Greg Walcher discusses his recent article regarding Colorado’s Front Range rail scheme. Colorado leaders have proposed a $14 billion Front Range rail project aimed at reducing traffic, but critics like Walcher deem it unrealistic and a waste of money. This skepticism is rooted in Colorado’s history of train projects failing to meet their projected ridership estimates.

Interview with Nephi Cole

Nephi Cole with the National Shooting Sports Foundation shares the latest on Colorado firearm legislation. Legislators are drafting more anti-gun bills, with one proposal mandating that gun owners must possess insurance to lawfully own firearms. Additionally, another bill seeks to impose an extra 11% tax on firearm purchases, further complicating the landscape for gun ownership.Listen to the full interview in the first hour.

 

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