1. We’re going to say this once again.

“Balance” is for topics that are opinions or unproven theories. Like if Gen Y are lazier than Boomers, or if Tories are better money-managers. It’s NOT for scientific facts that will kill ppl, such as “letting it rip” during a pandemic.

2. #QandA would never, ever have a guest who believed any of the following:
- seat belts are dangerous,
- smoking is good for you,
- swimming lessons are bad,
- slavery is great for the economy
or many others of a long line of topics that are offensive or not backed by science.

3. It’s good to debate, and have ppl on with colliding views. But promoting anti-science rhetoric in a pandemic is not that - it is DANGEROUS. It can cost lives becos some people listening may believe it and refuse to isolate or wear masks. It badly hurts the Vic govt messages.

4. This makes the ABC complicit in activity which is actively damaging to health. It’s exactly the same as anti-vaxxer activity. And it’s all done for no more than attention & controversy. It’s inherently wrong: criminally wrong. If it can’t be stopped, it must be boycotted.

5. The ONLY question which matters to ask Foster if #QandA persist on featuring her is this: HOW MANY #COVID19 DEATHS ARE ACCEPTABLE TO YOU? That’s the ONLY thing that matters in her commentary. Keep asking it until she answers it. Refuse to move on until she answers it.

6. But even asking her that question is wrong. It’s morally, ethically & scientifically wrong. Her qualifications don’t absolve her from facts, becos she doesn’t understand epidemiology or medicine. & putting her up to debate @billbowtell is an insult to his intelligence. End.