Billy Corgan Speaks Out Against H1N1 Vaccine
- Posted on Oct 29th 2009 11:00AM by John D. Luerssen
- Comments (171)
Just days after Blink-182's Mark Hoppus penned his own medical missive, Billy Corgan has released a scathing 800-word communiqué about the H1N1 -- aka swine flu -- vaccine. In his blog-itorial, the Smashing Pumpkins' mastermind spoke out against both the virus and the "propaganda machine" that accompanies it."I do not trust those who make the vaccines, or the apparatus behind it all to push it on us thru fear," Corgan explained in his critique, which can be read in its entirety here. According to him, the virus is not yet an emergency and he believes it's ridiculous that "our American President Obama" has declared it so.
If that's not enough, Corgan, struggled with the notion that the government can require people to take the vaccine. He's also of the opinion that the "virus was created by man" writing that he has "read reports from people who say (as doctors) that there is evidence to suggest this."
Finally, Corgan stated, "If the virus comes to take me Home, that is between me and the Lord." But that's not to say he expects fans to follow his logic.
"I am not a doctor, and I am in no way suggesting that you should follow any medical advice from me," he wrote early in the essay, adding, "I am willing to question anything: the existence of God, the existence of me or you or Robert Zimmerman [aka Bob Dylan]."
Reader Comments(1 of 9)
sassypantsat 10-29-2009
You go Billy!! Finally a celebrity with some brains.
Marilynat 10-29-2009
DITTO, DITTO, DITTO!!!! Finally a celebrity who isn't just spouting party line, but who is THINKING INDEPENDENTLY, and reaching what, to me, are obvious conclusions. I hope people listen!
brendaat 10-29-2009
hopefully people will listen to you Billy. I have been telling people dont get the shot and especially the nasal spray (which is the live virus). Obama wants the children to get the shot well let his kids go first......... I dont see him rushing them to get it and the dr is right there in the white house. people including children die everyday from complications of the flu or other ailments. We cannot say they are dying just from the swine flu.
SGat 10-29-2009
Couldn't have said it better myself!!! At the end of the day, the swine flu is still...just the flu. I'm exposed to it every day at work, my daughter had it, nobody died. It is NOT an emergency. Those that are at greatest risk are those that are at risk of the common flu as well: Immunosuppressed, under 5, and elderly. People who are panicking are those that believe everything the media (and Obama) says. The media works on public fear. Without public fear, the media has no power.
Simonat 10-29-2009
actually brenda, his kids did get it yesterday
jpuzzlewhizat 10-29-2009
Yes, sassypants, Billy Corgan has brains. Too bad they're made of shit!
Dr Jat 10-29-2009
I hope that parents of at risk kids won't use this man's "opinion" as a grounds to refuse this vaccine. I have personally treated about 500-600 kids with this illness, and although in general it has been less severe than the "regular" flu, I have had to hospitalize 4-5 people, and I expect that they won't be the last. Moreover, our local OB-GYNs have had to put three first-trimester moms on ventilators with this bug, and one of my childhood friend's 4 yr old died of this only one week ago.
Vaccines aren't perfect, but they have saved hundreds of thousands of lives (from polio and measles alone) and they annually prevent astronomical amounts of both severe illness and death in both children and adults.
Please educate yourselves from reputable sources, and don't believe the angry rantings of someone who has no medical knowledge, and no significant experience with his subject. If you are interested in truth, look up the AAP(American Academy of Pediatrics) web site, and go to the sources listed which discuss vaccines. There you will find legitimate data on which you can make an educated decision.
Parenting is for most people our greatest responsibility. For your kid's sake, make informed, responsible decisions based on fact not some musician's opinion.
cyndiat 10-29-2009
I was really expecting to read something stupid, but he actually made sense. I think there's just too much hype about this, and this vaccine couldn't have been thoroughly tested at the speed in which it came out. And in the end, the flu is just the flu. Every year we have deaths resulting from it...I'm really not seeing the need for the scare tactics. I think the pharmaceutical companies are part of it to rake in the big bucks.
DoctorBat 10-30-2009
and why should we even give a millisecond's worth of attention to what a rocker says about something that he seemingly knows nothing? I'm not saying shut up and sing, but I am puzzled why what a rocker says about a complex medical issue is picked up and given a voice. DoctorB
Peteat 10-29-2009
Amen, brother.
lorindaperryat 10-29-2009
I agree with Mr. Corgan. I just had a regular flu shot last Friday and I have been so sick ever since. It's the last one I'm ever taking. Who knows what is going on and what might happen next?
Bear Watsonat 10-29-2009
I agree. Every flu shot I or my wife has otten sickens us to no end.
The Pnumonia shot is not that better either.
In 2000 I recieved the Pnumonia vaccine
2 days later I was in the hospital fighting for my life, they had to cut into my lungs and insert drains to try to get all of the fluid out and I died for 10 minutes before they could get me going again,
So, stay away from Both of them.
Thanks for the offer to reply
louieat 10-29-2009
It's all part of the gov. plan . just say no . its just the flu .scare tatics to get us closer to government health care and more debt for future generations. AMERICA, CHANGE WILL COME AGAIN 2012.
Dat 10-30-2009
Yes america was safe without any flu shots under Republican rule. There was never any flu epidemics or vaccines before now. It was all Obama's idea to have flu viruses and shots (or was it AL Gore?). So you are telling me that in 2012 all flu viruses will be wiped out and the world will not need doctors if the republicans regain the house?? Pa leeeeeezzz
Johnat 10-29-2009
Being a rock star or celeb of any type doesn't qualify you to talk about something you don't know shi t about. Go smash some pumpkins Saturday Night.
Coreyat 10-29-2009
I am not a doctor and I can tell you the vaccination shot is worthless. You don't have to be rocket scientist to know the truth. You just need to read everything you can. Viruses mutate every 2-3 weeks and they never replicate themselves. Pharma companies guess to where these viruses are going to mutate, and they never get it right and they know it. It could be another thousand years before it mutates into a dangerous form. Any virus can mutate into a dangerous form, but they are pushing the H1N1. They can't predict the future. Many highly educated doctors who never get heard who would be happy to tell you the truth about these vaccinations, but they don't get heard.
mdoc355at 10-29-2009
well w/ a sickness that has a suposed cure almost as fast as the sickness started this is probably not a sickness it probably is population control ???? ever think of that one
Tomat 10-29-2009
no, we didn't think of that one. your dumb ass did
Apples4506at 10-29-2009
Absolutely it is! I'm so glad someone other than me can see it for what it really is!
beckyat 10-29-2009
Stick to music, Billy.