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VOL. 122 - NO. 36 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 $.35 A COPY CHANGE COULDN’T WAIT!!! by Sal Giarratani News Briefs “Change is on the way for invisible and voiceless.” — U.S. Rep.-elect Ayanna Pressley by Sal Giarratani Massachusetts Primary BAKER WINS, Day turned out a few sur- LIVELY GETS prises. The victory of Boston 33 PERCENT, DIEHL TO “Gamer Rage” City Councilor Ayanna TAKE ON WARREN AND Latest Cause of Gun Violence? Pressley over 10-term ROLLINS SURPRISES The massive shooting at a video game tournament incumbent Congressman EVERYONE in Florida now has people concerned about “gamer Michael Capuano in the Governor Charlie Baker th rage” as a root cause of violence. It always seems easier 7 district, which includes defeats Dr. Scott Lively but to quickly come to a conclusion about gun violence. much of Boston and a num- the most popular governor It’s always the gun and not the shooter, and now it’s ber of surrounding commu- in America saw one-third something called “gamer rage.” What most don’t want nities north and south of the of GOP voters go with Lively. to consider is mental health and the lack thereof. City. The fi nal voting margin Democrat Jay Gonzalez This latest shooter had a long and extensive history was 59 to 41. percent. In the beats Bob Massie and of mental illness, hospitalization, and prescribed anti- end, it was about turning goes to the fi nals against psychotic and anti-depressant medications. Whether out your base. Her stunning Ayanna Pressley Baker. he has been taking or not taking his meds will be defeat of a 10-term U.S. for the people of Boston who Obviously, there is an determined. congressman known for his lib- had often felt invisible, hope- internal battle going on with Too many folks are out in society refusing to take eralism because the same thing less, and voiceless. The people Bay State Republicans to con- their meds when needed and often think the side just happened two moths previ- who rarely voted because no trol the party apparatus. effects are worse than the benefi ts. In the end, we ously when a young 28-year-old one was speaking of their needs. Big upset of Election Day always see that not taking your meds often leads to named Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez She connected with them as had to be the victory of Rachael violent episodes of murderous mayhem as in this lat- defeated 10-term Joe Crowley. few politician have been able to Rollins for Suffolk County est case in Florida. Back in July that the Earth accomplish District Attorney. She topped Society needs to come to grips with this issue of was shaking below the feet of This election was once again the multi-candidate race. untreated mental illnesses. The carnage keeps grow- the political world. If Crowley a weather vane for where the Runner-up in this race was ing and we still feel as a society that we are helpless. could be defeated, so could Democrat Party seems to be Greg Henning. Most political We need to get more people into treatment and rid Capuano. Fox News and Laura going. It has seemingly become experts seem to think Henning society of the stigma of mental illness. We need to Ingraham call Pressley a “far left a populist party that many long- was the guy to win but Rollins start treating illnesses of the mind the same as we candidate,” many conservatives time incumbents just couldn’t surprised everyone with her treat illnesses of the body. just weren’t getting the message understand or challenge. It great showing. How many people living among us are being haunted coming out of Capuano’s defeat. will happen again, and again, Finally, in the race for Suffolk with voices commanding them to hurt others? How I first met Pressley on and again. It became Pressley’s County Register of Deeds, many fight these voices their whole lives, living Richmond Street in Roslindale winning partnership. Many incumbent Stephen Murphy in constant pain? How many in society come close just before the start of the established Democrats appar- was nearly defeated by Katie to losing it? How do we as a society stand up to this Roslindale Day parade and ently wanted Pressley to wait Forde in a close 53-47 percent illness and commit ourselves to doing something instantly saw her as a force to her turn. It wasn’t her turn finish. I finish with a quote about it? be reckoned. She went on to to change things, they said. from Rachael Rollins, “I think We need to fund more treatment, provide more edu- be elected that November and However, her winning slogan the world is changing and I love cation, and create more places for folks seeking help. again in 2011, 2013, 2015, and said it all, “Change can’t wait.” being a part of that.” We are all Mental illness can be addressed if we stop pretending 2017. She was a voice and vote and change didn’t wait! a part of that change now. it’s not a real issue needing attention. The greatest problem today is DENIAL and that only OTHER people need help. Too often, the OTHERS become US. We have come far since 1972, when I began my mental health career, but we still have far to go before we can declare victory. Is That Why We Lost So Many Pilots Over North Vietnam? My longtime friend Domenic Amara from East Boston sent me the following and I wanted to pass it on to my News Briefs fans. “Nearly twenty years later, former Secretary of State Dean Rusk was being interviewed by Peter Arnett on a CBC documentary called The Ten Thousand Day War. Mr. Arnett asked, “It has been rumored that the United States provided the North Vietnamese govern- ment the names of the targets that would be bombed the following day. Is there any truth to that allegation?” To everyone’s astonishment and absolute disgust, the former Secretary responded, “Yes. We didn’t want Somerset County, PA New York, NY Washington, DC to harm the North Vietnamese people, so we passed the targets to the Swiss Embassy in Washington with Through blurred eyes we fi nd the strength and courage instructions to pass them to the North Vietnamese to soar beyond the moment. government through their embassy in Hanoi.” We look to the future knowing we can never forget the past. (Continued on Page 10) GOD BLESS AMERICA THE POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 343 CHELSEA ST., DAY SQUARE, EAST BOSTON This offi ce is open on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, for the convenience of our East Boston and North Shore clients and contributors Call 617-227-8929 for more information PAGE 2 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 HEALTH OFFICIALS ALERT Stirpe by Prof. Edmund Turiello Boston Residents Increased Risk of West Nile Virus Nostra Residents are Strongly Urged to Take Steps to Avoid Mosquito Bites A weekly column highlighting some After Increase in Reported Cases and Positive Mosquito Pools of the more interesting aspects of our The Boston Public Health bled to 15. A second type of mos- • Wear clothing to reduce skin ancestry...our lineage...our roots. Commission (BPHC) recently quito has also been reported. exposure announced the second reported This mosquito type is primarily • Install or repair window and case of West Nile Virus (WNV) active during daytime hours door screens to keep mosqui- APHRODISIACS, ETC. in a Boston resident, a male unlike the previously reported toes outside in his 50s. The announcement mosquito type, which was active Residents are also advised to comes after the Massachusetts during dusk and dawn. take measures to reduce the Department of Public Health WNV is most commonly trans- number of mosquitos in their raised the risk level for WNV mitted to humans through the yard by dumping all stand- from moderate to high in bite of an infected mosquito, ing water weekly to prevent Greater Boston communities and poses greater health risks them from breeding, as well earlier this week. to people over 60 and those as treating larger pools of This is Boston’s second con- with certain medical condi- water with larvicide. Resi- firmed human case of WNV tions, such as cancer, diabetes, dents may contact the Suffolk this year, bringing the total hypertension, kidney disease, County Mosquito Control at number of reported cases in and people who have received 781-899-5730 to request lar- Massachusetts to fi ve this year. organ transplants. vicidal treatment of swim- In the past two years, there Residents are strongly urged ming pools and other large con- was one reported human case to take steps to protect them- tainers of water that cannot be In this day and age, we often jest about certain aphrodisiacs or in Boston. selves, their loved ones and emptied. sexual stimulants. For some unknown reason, discussions of this Within the last week, the pets, from mosquito bites: More information on West Nile nature always seem to center around the poor little raw oyster. total number of mosquito pools • Use (and re-apply as needed) Virus is available online in mul- The ancients didn’t mess around with mere child’s play, they that tested positive for WNV in EPA-approved insect repellents tiple languages at www.bphc. used the oyster to settle the stomach, restore lost appetite, and Suffolk County have nearly dou- when outdoors org/mbi or call 617-534-5611.