Last [Friday’s shootings in Christchurch](https://www.oye.news/news/shootings/breaking-man-opens-fire-on-a-tram-in-the-dutch-city-of-utrecht/), New Zealand which ended with 50 dead and just as many injured have rung the global bell on a call for tougher media censorship. Yesterday an open letter from Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, who is the head of Counter-Terrorism Policing in the UK was published on the counter-terrorism website. Basu’s letter is a plea for the UK Government to recognise the threat that the free flow of information can have on a nation and to do something about it. Basu points out the ironic fact that *“the same media companies who have lambasted social media platforms for not acting fast enough to remove extremist content are simultaneously publishing uncensored Daesh propaganda on their websites, or make the rambling ‘manifestos’ of crazed killers available for download.”* He said extremist propaganda that might reach tens of thousands of people through their own channels or networks has the potential to reach tens of millions if a national newspaper published it. He goes onto say in summary that: > ‘Society needs to look carefully at itself. We cannot simply hide behind the mantra of freedom of speech. That freedom is not an absolute right, it is not the freedom to cause harm – that is why our hate speech legislation exists.’ [source](https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/acso-neil-basu-issues-open-letter-about-reporting-of-terrorism/) Basu continually refers to this dangerous information that the UK’s media is publishing as Terrorist propaganda, which he claims inspires other potential terrorists into action, he bases this assessment from the statements of terrorists his team have interviewed over the years. I think it is undeniable that information can be dangerous, it can reinforce beliefs and prejudices, it can raise one’s emotions causing anger and fear. This is true whether the information is accurate or not. Information which has been designed to produce a specific public emotional response, propaganda, is even more dangerous – But, it’s not the root of the problem, it merely accelerates an exceptionally small minority of people to do what they were inevitably going to do anyway. Censoring our media is a far more dangerous path to take, with dire consequences. A government which controls its media and dictates the flow of information is a Government who has a self-perpetuating power and thus unbreakable control over its people. While we have been condemning dictatorships across the World for decades with the oppression they place upon their people through censorship and their own propaganda we are voluntarily begging for it ourselves, a little bit at a time. ______________________ Read this article in its original format and thousands more over on our [WEBSITE](https://www.oye.news/news/freedoms/censorship/christchurch-shootings-inspire-global-censorship/)

The mullein plant (Verbascum) was introduced in the United States during the 18th century by settlers. Due to its quick rate of spreading in certain areas such as western North America, it has earned a reputation as an undesirable weed in gardens. Its common name is derived from the Latin word “mollis,” which means soft, which most likely refers to its soft stem and leaves. Its botanical name, comes from the Latin “barbascum,” which means beard — a reference to the plant’s shaggy appearance. Other names commonly given to the plant are candlewick plant, lungwort, cowboy toilet paper, torch plant and woolly mullein, to name a few. **HEALTH BENEFITS OF MULLEIN** **RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS** One of the most commonly known uses of mullein is its purported ability to help alleviate respiratory conditions. Taken as a tea, it can help with common ailments such as dry cough, congestion and sore throat. It may help with inflammatory respiratory conditions, such as asthma and bronchitis as well. **ANTISEPTIC** The antibacterial compounds of mullein can be used to help disinfect wounds or scrapes. You can crush mullein flowers to make a paste, and apply it on your wounds. **ANTIVIRAL** Mullein may help ease viral infections as well. According to one study, compounds extracted from V. thapsus showed potential against the Herpes simplex virus type 1, as well as the influenza A virus. **HEART HEALTH** According to an animal study that used mice as the test subjects, the polysaccharides of the leaves extracted from V. thapsus exhibited a noticeable ability to reduce bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It’s unclear how the leaves work, but the researchers suggest that using it may help lower your risk of developing hypertension, atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. **HAIR HEALTH** Extracts from the flowers can be used to keep your scalp healthy, as well as eradicate dandruff. It may even be used as a conditioner to help keep your hair smooth and help enrich your hair’s natural colour. **HOW TO MAKE MULLEIN TEA** The most common way to take Mullein is in a tea, below is how to make your very own Mullein Tea: **INGREDIENTS:** • 1/2 cups of water • to 2 teaspoons of dried mullein leaves or flowers (the flowers provide a sweeter flavor) • teaspoon of dried spearmint for flavor (optional) • to 2 teaspoons of raw honey for flavor (optional) **PROCEDURE:** 1. Boil the water and steep the leaves in it (using a tea bag or ball) for 15 minutes. 2. Add the spearmint and/or the honey for flavor (optional). 3. Serve and enjoy. #### You can read this article in it's original format with additional sources [HERE](https://www.oye.news/news/various/mullein-the-medicinal-herb-that-fights-infections-inflammation/) 1. Crypto Donations via [Cointr.ee/oyenews](https://Cointr.ee/oyenews) 2. [Paypal](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Q5NJR56PQ4RKA&source=url) 3. [Cash App](https://cash.app/%C2%A3oyenews) ### For the latest News delivered direct to your LBRY FEED simply FOLLOW US!

Wireless technology is nothing new, it’s been quickly filling up our airwaves for the last two decades, whether it’s WiFi routers in your house to provide your broadband internet connection, the smart meter inside your cupboard giving analysis and control over your electrical appliances or your mobile phone, smart watch, Playstation, Smart Fridge, Smart Television and yes maybe even your smart toaster, one thing is for sure the airwaves are already over crowded and offer potential health risks. Unfortunately, it’s about to get a whole lot worse. 5G mobile technology is being unravelled across the World as we speak and the consequences could be catostrophic. For the best in Alternative News head over to [OYE NEWS](https://www.oye.news)