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The Beginning of the End

by Jesse
(fictional short story adaptation)

No one remembered exactly when the first spark was lit, only that it began somewhere in Europe. One night, without warning, coordinated attacks struck the political centers of several nations. Governments that had seemed immovable were suddenly exposed as fragile. Shock rippled across the continent as leaders fell and institutions collapsed.

In the chaos that followed, the people realized how deeply their trust in authority had eroded. Years of frustration—over censorship, over heavy‑handed policing, over leaders who seemed distant from the lives of ordinary citizens—had built into a quiet, simmering resentment. Public protests had been met with force. Voices online had been silenced. Eventually, people stopped shouting and started planning.

What came next was not the disorder many expected. Instead, communities organized themselves with surprising discipline. Volunteers patrolled neighborhoods. Workers kept essential services running. Small councils formed to coordinate food, water, and safety. It was as if society had been waiting for a chance to reset itself.

The movement spread beyond Europe. Across continents, people challenged the systems they believed had failed them—corrupt officials, entrenched elites, and institutions that no longer served the public. Some regions saw fierce resistance; others changed almost overnight. In every place, the details differed, but the pattern was the same: ordinary people reclaiming control of their lives.

In Iran, long‑secret networks of citizens emerged from the shadows. They had spent years quietly preparing—building alliances, gathering information, and learning how to protect themselves. When their moment came, they dismantled the old power structures with startling speed. It was a turning point that echoed across the world.

Even the United States was not immune. A series of explosions in the Capitol signaled the beginning of its own reckoning. Many Americans felt betrayed by leaders they believed had ignored their concerns for too long. But unlike other regions, the country’s security forces split—some resisting the uprising, others joining it. The conflict was brief but transformative.

When the dust settled, the world looked nothing like the one that had existed before. The towering technological empires—AI conglomerates, hyper‑automation industries, and sprawling data corporations—collapsed under the weight of public distrust. People turned back to the land, not out of fear of progress, but out of a desire to reclaim control of their own labor and lives.

Yet they did not abandon the best parts of modernity. Medicine, science, and knowledge were preserved. Doctors and nurses became community members rather than employees of vast systems. Families farmed, raised animals, and contributed time to local clinics and workshops. Debt, once a burden that shaped entire lifetimes, was wiped away. Many struggled with the idea at first, but gradually they understood how deeply they had been trapped by it.

Life grew quieter. Simpler. More human.

Criminals found no refuge in the new world; communities protected themselves swiftly and decisively. Those who disliked the new way of life left on the few ships still crossing the oceans.

Nature healed faster than anyone expected. Rivers cleared. Forests returned. The sky seemed brighter.

In this new world, my family and my partner’s family live side by side. I help with security, though even that role feels lighter now. Most days, I spend more time tending animals than dealing with threats. My partner cares for the plants—rows of vegetables, orchards, and fragrant herbs that make our homes smell like peace.

It isn’t all hard labor. There is beauty everywhere: in the gardens, in the shared meals, in the quiet evenings when the wind carries the scent of rosemary and mint. After everything the world endured, it feels like a beginning rather than an end.

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If you want, I can also shape this into a more dramatic, character‑driven story or expand it into a full chapter.

 

Teratogens and Their Potential Impact on Mental Health: A Multifactorial Perspective

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Abstract

Teratogens—agents that disrupt normal embryonic or fetal development—are increasingly recognized as critical contributors to neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders. While the classical focus has been on maternal exposures during pregnancy, recent advances highlight the importance of both maternal and paternal preconception exposures, mediated through genetic and epigenetic mechanisms, in shaping offspring brain development and subsequent mental health outcomes. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the mechanisms by which teratogens affect reproductive cells and prenatal brain development, leading to brain malformations and a spectrum of mental health disorders. It synthesizes evidence linking specific teratogens (e.g., alcohol, drugs, environmental toxins) to neurodevelopmental outcomes, details the brain abnormalities associated with major psychiatric conditions, and examines the interplay of biological, environmental, and psychosocial factors—including parental neglect, malnutrition, and abuse—in the multifactorial origins of mental illness. Epidemiological data, clinical implications, and public health considerations are discussed, with an emphasis on early intervention and policy. A summary table presents key mental health disorders and their associated brain abnormalities. The report concludes by identifying research gaps and advocating for an integrated, biopsychosocial approach to prevention and intervention. All direct quotations and key concepts from the GROK source are cited accordingly.

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Introduction: Definitions and Scope

The etiology of mental health disorders is complex, involving a dynamic interplay between genetic, biological, environmental, and psychosocial factors. Teratogens are defined as substances or agents that cause congenital abnormalities or increase the risk of birth defects when exposure occurs during critical periods of development. Traditionally, research has focused on maternal exposures during pregnancy, such as alcohol, drugs, infections, and environmental toxins. However, emerging evidence underscores the significance of paternal preconception exposures—including lifestyle factors and environmental chemicals—that can induce heritable epigenetic changes in sperm, thereby influencing offspring neurodevelopment and disease susceptibility.

The scope of teratogenic impact extends beyond gross structural malformations to include subtle alterations in brain architecture, connectivity, and function, which may manifest as neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders later in life. Mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and anxiety have been linked to both genetic vulnerabilities and environmental insults during sensitive developmental windows.

This paper aims to synthesize current knowledge on the mechanisms by which teratogens—acting through both maternal and paternal lines—affect reproductive cells and prenatal brain development, leading to brain malformations and mental health disorders. It further explores the role of environmental and psychosocial factors, such as parental neglect, malnutrition, and abuse, in the multifactorial origins of mental illness. The analysis is grounded in the biopsychosocial model, emphasizing the necessity of integrating biological, psychological, and social perspectives for a comprehensive understanding of mental health.

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Mechanisms: Teratogens Affecting Reproductive Cells

Maternal and Paternal Contributions

Historically, teratology has emphasized maternal exposures during pregnancy as the primary source of risk for congenital anomalies. However, paternal exposures prior to conception are now recognized as significant contributors to offspring health. Environmental agents—including chemicals, drugs, alcohol, and nutritional deficiencies—can induce epigenetic modifications in sperm, such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, and changes in non-coding RNAs, which are heritable and can alter gene expression in the developing embryo.

For example, studies have demonstrated that paternal folic acid deficiency can lead to skeletal defects in offspring via altered epigenetic programming of sperm histones. Similarly, preconception paternal alcohol exposure has been linked to craniofacial malformations and neurodevelopmental deficits in animal models, with evidence of corresponding epigenetic changes in sperm. Exposure to environmental toxicants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals has also been associated with increased risk of congenital malformations and neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring.

Epigenetic Inheritance and the Concept of "Epiteratogens"

The term epiteratogen has been proposed to describe agents that, through epigenetic mechanisms, induce congenital malformations when acting outside of pregnancy, including during the formation of gametes. This paradigm shift recognizes that both maternal and paternal exposures—occurring even before conception—can have lasting effects on offspring health by altering the epigenetic landscape of reproductive cells.

Epigenetic mechanisms implicated in teratogenic effects include:

• DNA methylation: Heritable changes in gene expression without alteration of the DNA sequence.
• Histone modifications: Post-translational changes affecting chromatin structure and gene accessibility.
• Non-coding RNAs: Regulatory RNAs that modulate gene expression during development.

These mechanisms enable the transmission of environmental "memories" across generations, influencing susceptibility to neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders.

Genetic Susceptibility and Gene-Environment Interactions

Not all individuals exposed to teratogens develop congenital anomalies or mental health disorders, highlighting the importance of genetic susceptibility. Variants in genes involved in drug metabolism, folate pathways, and neurotransmitter systems can modulate individual risk. For instance, polymorphisms in the MTHFR gene (involved in folate metabolism) have been associated with increased risk of neural tube defects and neurodevelopmental disorders following exposure to certain antiepileptic drugs.

Gene-environment interactions are central to the multifactorial etiology of mental illness, with epigenetic modifications serving as a molecular interface between genetic predisposition and environmental exposures.

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Mechanisms: Prenatal Brain Development Vulnerability

Critical and Sensitive Periods

The developing brain is characterized by prolonged periods of vulnerability to environmental insults, extending from early gestation through adolescence. Critical periods refer to windows during which specific brain structures or functions are particularly susceptible to disruption, with exposure to teratogens during these times resulting in permanent alterations.

• First trimester: Formation of the neural tube and neurogenesis; teratogenic exposure can cause severe structural malformations such as neural tube defects.
• Second trimester: Neuronal migration and early synaptogenesis; disruption can impair brain organization and circuitry.
• Third trimester: Rapid brain growth, myelination, and synaptogenesis; exposure typically results in functional deficits rather than gross malformations.

The timing, dose, and duration of teratogenic exposure are critical determinants of outcome, with earlier exposures generally producing more severe and widespread effects.

Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms

Teratogens disrupt brain development through multiple mechanisms:

• Interference with neurotransmitter systems: Many psychoactive substances mimic or block neurotransmitters, altering neurogenesis, cell migration, and synaptic formation. For example, cocaine and methamphetamine disrupt dopamine signaling, while opioids and cannabis affect their respective receptor systems.
• Induction of oxidative stress: Environmental toxins and lifestyle factors can increase reactive oxygen species (ROS), damaging DNA, proteins, and lipids in developing neural cells.
• Epigenetic dysregulation: Teratogens can alter DNA methylation and histone modifications, leading to aberrant gene expression during critical periods of brain development.
• Impaired placental function: Some agents reduce blood flow or nutrient delivery to the fetus, indirectly affecting brain growth and maturation.

These disruptions can result in abnormal neurogenesis, increased apoptosis, altered synaptic connectivity, and impaired myelination, collectively contributing to the risk of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders.

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Specific Teratogens and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes

Alcohol

Alcohol is one of the most well-established human teratogens, with prenatal exposure leading to a spectrum of outcomes collectively termed Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). FASD encompasses physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional deficits, including:

• Structural brain abnormalities: Reduced intracranial volume, smaller corpus callosum, caudate, hippocampus, cerebellum, and thalamus.
• Cognitive and behavioral impairments: Intellectual disability, attention deficits, memory problems, executive dysfunction, and increased risk of ADHD and ASD.
• Comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders: High rates of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and disruptive behavior disorders.

Longitudinal imaging studies confirm that these brain volume deficits persist into adulthood, with stepwise associations between the severity of dysmorphia and the extent of brain changes.

Drugs of Abuse

Opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, nicotine, and cannabis are associated with a range of neurodevelopmental outcomes:

• Opioids: Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS), lower birth weight, smaller head circumference, and long-term deficits in motor control and communication.
• Stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamine): Disruption of dopamine and serotonin signaling, leading to emotional dysregulation, executive function deficits, and increased risk of ADHD.
• Nicotine: Reduced birth weight, attention deficits, and increased risk of behavioral problems.
• Cannabis: Interference with the endocannabinoid system, associated with attention problems and cognitive deficits in early childhood.

Polysubstance exposure can result in additive or synergistic adverse effects on neurodevelopment, with evidence of reduced IQ and elevated behavioral problems in exposed children.

Medications

Certain prescription medications are recognized teratogens, including antiepileptic drugs (e.g., valproate, phenytoin), isotretinoin, warfarin, and some immunosuppressants. These agents can cause both structural malformations and neurodevelopmental impairments, such as intellectual disability, language delays, and increased risk of ASD and ADHD.

Environmental Toxins

Heavy metals (lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium), pesticides, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (e.g., bisphenol A, phthalates) are linked to neurodevelopmental disorders:

• Lead: Associated with reduced IQ, attention deficits, and increased risk of behavioral problems.
• Mercury: Prenatal exposure (e.g., Minamata disease) causes microcephaly, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disability.
• Pesticides and EDCs: Disrupt hormonal regulation and induce oxidative stress, affecting brain development and increasing risk of ASD and ADHD.

Infections

Maternal infections during pregnancy, such as rubella, cytomegalovirus, and toxoplasmosis, can cause microcephaly, intellectual disability, and sensory deficits, with increased risk of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders.

Malnutrition

Maternal malnutrition, particularly deficiencies in micronutrients like folate and iodine, impairs neurogenesis and myelination, increasing the risk of neural tube defects, intellectual disability, and cognitive deficits.

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Brain Abnormalities Linked to Mental Health Disorders

Overview

Neuroimaging and neuropathological studies have identified a range of structural and functional brain abnormalities associated with major psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders. While these findings are often non-specific and show considerable heterogeneity, certain patterns have emerged.

Table: Mental Health Disorders and Associated Brain Abnormalities

Mental Health Disorder	Associated Brain Abnormalities / Notes
Depression (Major Depressive Disorder)	Reduced hippocampal volume; prefrontal cortex changes; altered amygdala activity; subtle white matter changes
Anxiety Disorders	Hyperactivity in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex; altered connectivity in limbic circuits
Schizophrenia	Enlarged ventricles; reduced gray matter in frontal and temporal lobes; abnormal dopamine activity; cortical thinning
Autism Spectrum Disorder	Abnormal brain morphology; increased or decreased brain volume; altered connectivity; synaptic dysfunction
ADHD	Prefrontal cortex abnormalities; dopamine imbalance; delayed cortical maturation
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	Hyperactivity in orbitofrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, and caudate nucleus
PTSD	Reduced hippocampal volume; hyperactive amygdala; impaired prefrontal regulation
Borderline Personality Disorder	Limbic system dysregulation; instability in mood and behavior
Intellectual Disability	Structural and functional brain differences; reduced brain volume
Substance Use Disorders	Dopamine system dysregulation; reduced activity in orbitofrontal cortex and cingulate gyrus
Reactive Attachment Disorder	Limbic system dysfunction; impaired social relationships
Catatonic Schizophrenia	Motor control region abnormalities; motor immobility or excessive movement
Down Syndrome	Intellectual disability; brain development abnormalities
Fragile X Syndrome	Impaired synaptic plasticity; mutations in FMR1 gene
Rett Syndrome	Reduced MeCP2 expression; impaired synaptic plasticity

Sources: GROK Source

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Elaboration and Analysis

Depression is associated with reduced gray matter volume in the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, and anterior cingulate cortex, as well as altered connectivity in fronto-limbic networks. Functional studies reveal reduced activation in reward circuits and atypical neurotransmitter levels (serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, GABA).

Anxiety disorders involve hyperactivity of the amygdala, hippocampus, and hypothalamus, with disrupted regulation by the prefrontal cortex. Neurotransmitter imbalances (serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA) are implicated, and structural imaging shows variable changes in limbic and cortical regions.

Schizophrenia is characterized by reduced gray matter, enlarged ventricles, and abnormalities in the frontal and temporal lobes, anterior cingulate cortex, thalamus, and hippocampus. Dopamine dysregulation is central, but glutamate and GABA abnormalities are also observed. These changes may begin before clinical onset and progress over time.

Autism spectrum disorder shows increased or decreased brain volume, atypical connectivity, and altered activation in social and language processing regions. Subcortical structures (basal ganglia, amygdala) may be involved, and synaptic dysfunction is a key feature.

ADHD involves delayed cortical maturation, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, and dopamine system abnormalities. Imaging studies reveal reduced volume and altered connectivity in attention and executive function networks.

Other disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, and intellectual disability exhibit distinct but overlapping patterns of brain abnormalities, often involving limbic and prefrontal circuits.

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Parental Environmental and Psychosocial Factors

Parental Neglect, Abuse, and Maltreatment

Early life experiences are critical determinants of mental health. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—including abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction—significantly increase the risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, and other conditions in adulthood.

• Neglect: Disrupts neural circuits in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, leading to deficits in attention, working memory, impulse control, and cognitive flexibility. Chronic stress from neglect induces HPA axis dysregulation and epigenetic changes, further compromising neural plasticity.
• Abuse: Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse is strongly linked to mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, and personality disorders. Maltreatment alters brain structure and function, particularly in the hippocampus, corpus callosum, cerebellum, and prefrontal cortex.

Socioeconomic disadvantage, social isolation, and dysfunctional family dynamics exacerbate vulnerability to mental illness, while strong social support acts as a protective factor.

Malnutrition

Malnutrition during pregnancy and early childhood impairs neurogenesis, myelination, and synaptic development, resulting in cognitive deficits, lower IQ, and increased risk of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Both undernutrition and overnutrition (obesity) can affect executive function, attention, and emotional regulation.

Chronic Stress

Chronic stress disrupts the HPA axis, leading to prolonged elevation of cortisol, which damages brain structures such as the hippocampus and impairs cognitive and emotional regulation.

Intergenerational and Transgenerational Effects

Parental exposures and experiences—including stress, malnutrition, and substance use—can induce epigenetic changes that are transmitted to offspring, influencing neurodevelopment and mental health risk across generations.

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Interplay of Biological and Environmental Factors (Multifactorial Model)

The Biopsychosocial Model

The biopsychosocial model posits that mental health is determined by the interaction of biological (genetics, brain chemistry), psychological (thoughts, emotions, behaviors), and social (relationships, socioeconomic status, culture) factors. This integrated framework is essential for understanding the multifactorial origins of mental illness.

• Biological factors: Genetic predisposition, epigenetic modifications, neurotransmitter imbalances, brain structure and function.
• Psychological factors: Cognitive patterns, emotional regulation, coping skills.
• Social factors: Family environment, social support, cultural context, socioeconomic status.

Gene-Environment Interactions

Mental disorders rarely result from a single cause. Instead, gene-environment interactions shape vulnerability and resilience. For example, individuals with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may only develop the disorder in the presence of environmental stressors or teratogenic exposures.

Epigenetic mechanisms mediate these interactions, translating environmental signals into heritable changes in gene expression that affect brain development and function.

The Exposome Concept

The exposome encompasses the totality of environmental exposures from conception onward, including chemical, nutritional, psychosocial, and lifestyle factors. This holistic approach recognizes the cumulative and interactive effects of multiple risk factors on neurodevelopment and mental health.

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Epidemiology and Risk Estimates

Prevalence of Teratogenic Exposures

• Birth defects: Occur in 3–6% of infants globally, with teratogenic exposures accounting for 4–10% of cases.
• Prenatal exposure to teratogenic medications: Affects approximately 1 in 16 pregnancies (6.1% of live births in recent US studies).
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Estimated prevalence of 617 per 1000 live births for some degree of FASD in certain populations.
• Neurodevelopmental disorders: Affect around 15% of children and adolescents worldwide.

Risk Estimates

• Schizophrenia: Lifetime risk of 1% in the general population; increases to 10% with a first-degree relative, and up to 50% in monozygotic twins.
• ADHD and ASD: Strong genetic and environmental contributions, with heritability estimates of 0.7–0.8 for ADHD and 0.7–0.9 for ASD.
• Malnutrition and low birth weight: Associated with increased risk of cognitive deficits, intellectual disability, and psychiatric disorders.

Disparities

• Socioeconomic and racial disparities: Higher rates of preterm birth, low birth weight, and adverse mental health outcomes among marginalized populations, often due to increased exposure to environmental toxins, poor nutrition, and limited access to prenatal care.

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Clinical Implications and Early Intervention

Screening and Early Identification

Early identification of at-risk infants—through universal screening for prenatal exposures and developmental surveillance—is critical for timely intervention. Pediatricians and primary care providers play a key role in screening for prenatal alcohol and substance exposure, as well as for signs of developmental delay or behavioral problems.

Early Intervention Programs

Early intervention can mitigate the long-term effects of prenatal teratogen exposure and adverse childhood experiences. Programs include:

• Developmental screening and evaluation: To determine eligibility for services under mandates such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Therapeutic services: Occupational, speech, and behavioral therapy to address motor, communication, and emotional regulation deficits.
• Parent-child interaction therapy: To strengthen relationships and improve parenting skills.
• Family-centered care: Coordinated systems involving medical, behavioral health, and social services to address the multifaceted needs of children and families.

Prevention and Public Health Strategies

• Preconception and prenatal counseling: To reduce exposure to known teratogens and optimize maternal and paternal health.
• Nutritional supplementation: Folic acid and iodine to prevent neural tube defects and support brain development.
• Policy interventions: Regulation of environmental toxins, improved access to prenatal care, and targeted support for high-risk populations.

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Ethical, Public Health, and Policy Considerations

Ethical Issues

• Germline interventions: Emerging epigenetic therapies targeting reproductive cells raise ethical questions about unintended consequences for future generations.
• Stigma and discrimination: Individuals and families affected by teratogenic exposures or mental health disorders may face stigma, necessitating sensitive, nonjudgmental care and public education.
• Equity: Addressing disparities in exposure, access to care, and outcomes is a public health imperative.

Policy Recommendations

• Environmental regulation: Policies to limit the use and release of harmful chemicals, improve workplace safety, and reduce environmental injustice.
• Access to care: Expansion of Medicaid and other programs to ensure prenatal care and early intervention services for all populations.
• Education and training: For healthcare providers on the identification and management of teratogenic exposures and neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Literature Review: Key Studies and Reviews

A robust body of literature supports the multifactorial origins of mental illness, integrating findings from epidemiology, neuroimaging, genetics, and developmental neuroscience:

• Longitudinal imaging studies confirm persistent brain volume deficits in FASD and other teratogen-exposed populations, with stepwise associations between exposure severity and brain changes.
• Genetic studies reveal shared genetic architecture across multiple psychiatric disorders, with significant overlap in risk genes and biological pathways.
• Epigenetic research demonstrates that both maternal and paternal exposures can induce heritable changes affecting offspring neurodevelopment and mental health.
• Behavioral teratology links prenatal exposure to drugs and environmental agents with increased risk of externalizing disorders (e.g., ADHD, conduct disorder, substance use disorder) and internalizing disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety).
• Environmental health studies highlight the disproportionate burden of toxic exposures and adverse outcomes among marginalized populations, emphasizing the need for policy action.

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Discussion: Synthesis and Theoretical Frameworks

Integrating Biological and Environmental Perspectives

The evidence reviewed supports a developmental origins of mental health and disorders (DOMHaD) framework, which posits that all major psychiatric disorders have their roots in early development, shaped by the interplay of genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. This perspective aligns with the biopsychosocial model, emphasizing the necessity of considering multiple levels of influence—from molecular to societal—in understanding and addressing mental illness.

Key themes include:

• Transgenerational transmission: Both maternal and paternal exposures can induce heritable epigenetic changes affecting offspring neurodevelopment and mental health.
• Critical and sensitive periods: The timing of exposure is crucial, with certain developmental windows conferring heightened vulnerability to environmental insults.
• Gene-environment interactions: Genetic susceptibility modulates individual risk, with epigenetic mechanisms serving as the interface between genes and environment.
• Cumulative risk: The exposome concept recognizes the additive and interactive effects of multiple exposures over the life course.
• Plasticity and resilience: While early insults can have lasting effects, interventions during sensitive periods can promote recovery and resilience.

Implications for Prevention and Intervention

A multifactorial approach to mental health necessitates:

• Comprehensive risk assessment: Incorporating genetic, epigenetic, environmental, and psychosocial factors.
• Early identification and intervention: Targeting at-risk individuals and families before the onset of clinical symptoms.
• Integrated care: Coordinating medical, behavioral, and social services to address the complex needs of affected populations.
• Policy action: Reducing environmental exposures, promoting equity, and supporting research and surveillance.

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Conclusion and Research Gaps

The origins of mental illness are multifactorial, involving the intricate interplay of genetic, epigenetic, biological, environmental, and psychosocial factors. Teratogens—acting through both maternal and paternal lines—can disrupt reproductive cells and prenatal brain development, leading to brain malformations and a spectrum of mental health disorders. The timing, dose, and nature of exposure, as well as individual genetic susceptibility, are critical determinants of outcome.

Environmental and psychosocial factors, such as parental neglect, malnutrition, and abuse, further modulate risk, often through epigenetic mechanisms that can be transmitted across generations. The biopsychosocial model provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing mental illness, emphasizing the need for integrated prevention, early intervention, and policy action.

Research gaps remain, including:

• Mechanistic understanding: Further elucidation of the molecular and cellular pathways linking teratogenic exposures to specific brain abnormalities and mental health outcomes.
• Longitudinal studies: More prospective, multi-generational studies to track the effects of preconception and prenatal exposures over the life course.
• Intervention research: Development and evaluation of targeted interventions, including epigenetic therapies and family-centered care models.
• Equity and access: Addressing disparities in exposure, care, and outcomes among marginalized populations.

In summary, advancing mental health requires a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that integrates biological, environmental, and social determinants, with a focus on prevention, early identification, and equitable access to care.

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Table: Mental Health Disorders and Associated Brain Abnormalities

Mental Health Disorder	Associated Brain Abnormalities / Notes
Depression (Major Depressive Disorder)	Reduced hippocampal volume; prefrontal cortex changes; altered amygdala activity; subtle white matter changes
Anxiety Disorders	Hyperactivity in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex; altered connectivity in limbic circuits
Schizophrenia	Enlarged ventricles; reduced gray matter in frontal and temporal lobes; abnormal dopamine activity; cortical thinning
Autism Spectrum Disorder	Abnormal brain morphology; increased or decreased brain volume; altered connectivity; synaptic dysfunction
ADHD	Prefrontal cortex abnormalities; dopamine imbalance; delayed cortical maturation
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	Hyperactivity in orbitofrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, and caudate nucleus
PTSD	Reduced hippocampal volume; hyperactive amygdala; impaired prefrontal regulation
Borderline Personality Disorder	Limbic system dysregulation; instability in mood and behavior
Intellectual Disability	Structural and functional brain differences; reduced brain volume
Substance Use Disorders	Dopamine system dysregulation; reduced activity in orbitofrontal cortex and cingulate gyrus
Reactive Attachment Disorder	Limbic system dysfunction; impaired social relationships
Catatonic Schizophrenia	Motor control region abnormalities; motor immobility or excessive movement
Down Syndrome	Intellectual disability; brain development abnormalities
Fragile X Syndrome	Impaired synaptic plasticity; mutations in FMR1 gene
Rett Syndrome	Reduced MeCP2 expression; impaired synaptic plasticity

Sources: GROK Source

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Mystery Babylon: The Illuminati-The Global Economic System.

 

Mystery Babylon: The Illuminati-The Global Economic System.

 

Illuminati control most nations economies.

 

And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth. REV 17:18

 

Political leaders are subservient to illuminati. I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: REV 17:1

 

And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space. REV17:10

 

And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. REV 17:12

 

These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast. REV 17:13

 

And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues. REV17:5

 

And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire. REV:16 CURRENTLY THE POLITICAL LEADERSHIP ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE TURNING AGAINST CAPITALISM AND FREEDOM.

 

By using Homosexuality and Abortion Illuminati is directly involved in the killing of Christians. And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration. REV 17:6

 

Illuminati is involved in the “no one will buy nor sell without the mark of the beast" by controlling Social Media and People in government who are servants of the Woke DEI agenda, who will use AI and other technology to harm those who do not support Homosexuality, Abortions, and other woke Philosophies.  The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.  REV 17:8

 

Illuminati is involved in human trafficking, human sacrifices-especially children. With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.  REV 17:2 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: REV 17:4

 

Today, most everyone is motivated by money

1Ti 6:9  But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 

1Ti 6:10  For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 

 

Being obsessed with money, has led many to not have high morals and high ethics.

2Ti 3:1  This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 

2Ti 3:2  For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 

2Ti 3:3  Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 

2Ti 3:4  Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 

2Ti 3:5  Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 

2Ti 3:6  For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 

2Ti 3:7  Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 

2Ti 3:8  Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. 

2Ti 3:9  But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. 

TRUMP’S POLICY FOUNDATION TO WEATHER THE TRIBULATION.

 

TRUMP’S POLICY FOUNDATION TO WEATHER THE TRIBULATION.

Whether we like it or no, what God has revealed to us in the King James Bible (KJB) will happen. The US Congress and the US presidents have and are cooperating with satan’s agenda of a One World Government and a One World Religion which will result in not being able to buy or sell without the name, the mark, or the number of the beast on our right hand or our forehead. Trump has the opportunity to interfere in “their agenda”.

I. The US Congress has to be treated as an adversarial organization. Trump should set his agenda and tell The People how conservatives in Congress are interfering in “their” agenda.

II. The People do not need to help businesses in their Profit Efforts around the world. Capitalism is great. However, if US businesses want to conduct business in other countries their leadership assumes all the risks and “will not” be saved by tax payers money or US military.

III. The US National Debt has to be paid off. The US Congress and US President have to stop spending.

IV. The USA is a country “of Natural Born Americans”, “by Natural Born Americans”, “for Natural Born Americans”. Every day productive members of USA society go out to earn for themselves and their family members. The US Congress and US President's policies have to respect the “money”, the “lives” and “families” of the hard working members of US society. Otherwise, there is no incentive, motivation, passion, or inspiration to continue working. Government overspending makes my life and my income insignificant. I am working in vain. WE HAVE TO HELP TRUMP STOP THE US CONGRESS FROM SPENDING. THERE NEEDS TO BE A BALANCE BUDGET. THE USA DOES NOT NEED ALL THE MILITARY BASES IT HAS AROUND THE WORLD. US GOVERNMENT IS TRYING TO MUSCLE NATIONS SO AMERICAN COMPANIES CAN MAKE MONEY ON FOREIGN LANDS. THEY CAN MAKE MONEY. HOWEVER, THEY ASSUME ALL THE RISKS. THE US. THE US GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO STOP PROMISING OUR MONEY TO OTHER NATIONS.

V. I am a member of Global Human Family. The God who made me has made everyone else. Therefore, I have to Stand with all those who are Good and Decent. The USA had the opportunity to influence how Foreign Governments treat their people. However, with all the Over Spending, the USA has lost Global Influence. With all the Politics to placate Countries in the Middle East so US companies can continue to make money in with Middle East nations, the USA has chosen allegiance with terrorist and has betrayed People of Nations of Freedom. WE MUST INFLUENCE TRUMP AND THE MEMBERS OF THE US CONGRESS TO SPEAK IN SOLIDARITY TO THE SANCTITY OF LIFE. PUTIN IS WRONG. HAMAS AND THE PAKESTINE PEOPLE WHO HARBOR THEM ARE WRONG. WE ALSO INFLUENCE A COOPERATIVE UNITY AMONG ALL PEOPLE OF SUCCESSFUL SOCIETIES IN DEFENDING WHAT IS GOOD AND DECENT IN LIFE.

VI. The People of the USA, who are productive members of society-work for themselves and their family members, not people who Violate American Borders and American Immigration law. I was born in Mexico and have live over 55 years on the Border. I can tell you that there is no Humanitarian Crisis in Mexico or other Latin Nations. The People do not want to finance Illegal Aliens so USA companies can have Cheap Foreign Labor. USA companies wanting to make money in the Middle East does not mean that Islamic Extremist should be allowed in to the USA. WE MUST HELP TRUMP FORCE THE US CONGRESS TO MAKE LAWS THAT STOP ALL ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION INTO THE USA AND MAKE LAWS TO REMOVE EVERY PERSON NOT IN THE USA LEGALLY.

VII. All Criminals and Subversive Insurrectionists like Free Palestine, Black Lives Do Not Matter and Anti-Fascists Fascists threaten me and the life I am building for myself.

VIII. Departments of US Government are violating the Human Rights of The People in order to defend the One World Government Agenda. WE MUST HELP TRUMP FORCE THE CONGRESS TO MAKE LAWS THAT DETER CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR WITH FEAR OF PUNISHMENT AND REMOVE CRIMINAL THREATS WITH IMPRISONMENT. WHEN A PERSON BECOMES A CRIMINAL, IT IS THEIR JOB TO REHABILITATE THEMSELVES. IT IS NOT MY JOB TO PAY FOR REHABILITATION.

IX. Artificial Intelligence can be a Positive. However, AI is being used to control People and support the One World Government Agenda. WE MUST HELP TRUMP TO FORCE THE US CONGRESS TO PUT IN PLACE “REGULATIONS” THAT WILL KEEP ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FROM CONTROLING THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE.

X. Under no circumstance should be denied Healthcare because they won’t take a Government vaccine. I have never trusted Government or Companies. Since, COVID I trust them less and see them a threat to my life and health. WE MUST HELP TRUMP FORCE US CONGRESS TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE’S ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IN A PANDEMIC OR WITHOUT A PAMDEMIC.

XI. Companies and Groups (Climate Change Activist for example) should never control the food Supply. WE MUST HELP TRUMP FORCE THE US CONGRESS TO PROTECT THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO ALWAYS ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD.

THE GREATEST CHALLENGES FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP IN HIS SECOND TERM WILL THE “ILLUMINATI” AND PEOPLE OF THE US GOVERNMENT WHO HELP THE ILLUMINATI IN THEIR “ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT” AGENDA.

HE IS GOING TO NEED THE HELP OF EVERY FREEDOM LOVING PERSON.

Pride and Arrogance of satan and Liberals, Homosexuals, and Serial Killers

 

Isn’t it interesting that the attitude that represents why satan fell is also represented in Liberal Politicians, Homosexuals, and Serial Killers. This attitude is one of overwhelming pride and arrogance in thinking they are superior to the rest of us.

 

For thou hast said in thine heart:

I will ascend into heaven,

 

I will exalt my throne above the stars of God:

 

I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: 

 

 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds;

 

 I will be like the most High.

We are supposed to be trying to Peacefully Coexist with each other.  However, many get a lot of pleasure when they attack others. A country of the people, by the people, for the people is one where the government of The People governs with Common Law principles. One of these principles is “What reasonable people will agree is reasonable”.

 

It is reasonable that people who work get to keep the Fruits of Their Labor. The People of the USA do not want to pay for Foreign Entanglements; such War in Ukraine or Poverty and Crime in Latin American Nations. We are all the same.  Many in the USA work hard and productive members of society.

 

Many around the world are irresponsible and prefer laziness and stealing then contributing to a successful society.  The People of the USA should not be forced to take care of people who will not take care of themselves and their society.

Politicians cannot make any case of Moral responsibility to others because they are not rulers. They are servants. As servants they are to stick to Common Law principles that reward productive members of society. If government steals everyone’s Earned Income, then there is no reason for any one to keep Earning. We can all stop working and let government provide for all of us. If we all stop working, then there is no tax revenue for government.

No amount of Pride and Arrogance justifies the harm Liberals, Homosexuals, and Serial Killers cause all of us. The people of Mexico have everything they need to provide for themselves in their country. Climate change is a Fraud that Liberals use to stop productive members of society from being responsible for their own lives. Liberals are letting criminals run wild, while these Liberals criminalize Freedom.

 

GREART RESET, ESG, CLIMATE CHANGE HYSTERIA IN EL PASO TEXAS USA WITH PROPOSITION K

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CLIMATE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO PROPOSITION K ELECTION DAY | MAY 6, 2023

 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: Article IX of the Charter of the City of El Paso is hereby created, to be titled “Climate Policy” and to read as follows: ARTICLE IX — CLIMATE POLICY Section 9.1 - CLIMATE POLICY It is the policy of the City of El Paso to use all available resources and authority to accomplish three goals of paramount importance: first, to reduce the City’s contribution to climate change; second, to invest in an environmentally sustainable future; and third, to advance the cause of climate justice. 

Section 9.2 - DEFINITIONS A. Climate change: a phenomenon that includes both (1) the ongoing increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere, attributed to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons, and other pollutants; and (2) the side-effects of that temperature increase, including melting glaciers, heavier rainstorms, and more frequent drought. B. Climate jobs: jobs that advance one or more of the City’s policy objectives of (1) reducing the City’s contribution to climate change, (2) investing in an environmentally sustainable future, and (3) advancing the cause of climate justice. C. Climate justice: ensuring that historically underserved communities do not bear a disproportionate share of the negative impacts of climate change, while at the same time investing in those same communities as part of the work to respond to climate change, mitigate its impacts, and build an environmentally sustainable society. For purposes of this analysis, “historically underserved communities” include Black, Indigenous, and people of color; people with disabilities; and people living at or below the poverty line. D. Climate impact statement: a statement of how major City decisions impact the City’s climate policy. The statement is to be prepared by the Climate Department under the supervision of the Climate Director. The elements of the climate impact statement shall include, at a minimum, the following elements: (1) a statement of how the proposed action fulfills the three aims of the City’s climate policy; (2) an analysis of fossil fuel emissions and other climate change impacts of the proposed action; (3) a statement of any climate jobs that will be created by the proposed project; 1 (4) a statement of whether the proposed action will negatively impact any historically underserved communities; and (5) a consideration of alternatives, if any, that would better advance the City’s climate policy. E. Fossil fuel industry: the companies involved in the fossil fuel economy, including (a) companies that extract fossil fuel products including coal, oil, and natural gas from the earth; (b) companies that transport fossil fuel products; (c) companies that turn fossil fuel products into sellable products, including companies that operate refineries and other fossil fuel production facilities; (d) companies that convert fossil fuel energy into electricity by methods such as burning coal, oil, and natural gas; (e) companies that sell electricity generated by the burning of fossil fuel products; (f) companies that provide services to assist companies that conduct any of the activities described under (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e); and (g) companies that finance fossil fuel activities such as those described above. El Paso Electric shall be considered part of the fossil fuel industry for purposes of this climate policy. F. Clean renewable energy: energy generated without burning carbon or releasing greenhouse gasses. Includes renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal. Includes hydrogen energy that is produced by splitting water by electrolysis (“green” hydrogen) or hydrogen produced by solar-driven processes, but does not include hydrogen energy produced using natural gas (“blue” or “gray” hydrogen) or nuclear (“pink” hydrogen). Section 9.3 - CLIMATE DIRECTOR

 Section 9.3-1 — Appointment; Qualifications. The City Council, including the Mayor and District Representatives, shall appoint a Climate Director to serve as the lead City representative charged with fulfilling the Climate Policy. Such appointment shall occur at a publicly noticed meeting subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act. The City Council shall fix the Climate Director’s compensation. The Climate Director shall be appointed on the basis of qualifications to fulfill the City’s climate mandates of (1) reducing the City’s contribution to climate change, (2) investing in an environmentally-sustainable future, and (3) advancing the cause of climate justice. No person shall be eligible for appointment as Climate Director if they have worked in the fossil fuel industry. 

Section 9.3-2 — Disclosure of investments. Prior to taking action to appoint a Climate Director, the City shall request and publish a Personal Financial Statement Report from the candidate, to include all fields included in Form PFS-TEC of the Texas Ethics Commission and to cover both the current calendar year and the prior calendar year. 

Section 9.3-3 — Accountability; Removal. The Climate Director shall report directly to the City Council. The Director may be removed by resolution approved by the majority of the total membership of the City Council, with or without cause. Section

 9.3-4 — Representative of the City of El Paso. Under the guidance and direction of the City Council and City Manager, the Climate Director shall serve as the City’s representative in local, state, and federal proceedings impacting the City of El Paso and its climate policy, including but not limited to proceedings under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Public Utilities Commission, the Texas Railroad Commission, the 2 New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Energy, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 

Section 9.4 - CLIMATE DEPARTMENT The City shall establish a Climate Department to be led by the Climate Director and provided with sufficient personnel and resources to carry out the Climate Policy and related duties and responsibilities herein described. The Climate Director shall be the chief executive officer of the Climate Department. 

Section 9.5 - CLIMATE IMPACT OF CITY DECISIONS The Climate Director shall provide the City Council with a climate impact statement prior to any City Council vote affecting the City’s Climate Policy. Decisions that require a climate impact statement shall include, but not be limited to: adoption of the City budget and any amendments thereto; zoning decisions; right-of-way permits; new or expanded streets, road, highways, bridges and other significant infrastructure; capital improvement projects including proposed capital improvements put to the public in the form of bond issues; new subdivision approvals; and procurement decisions. In addition, the City Manager shall collaborate with the Climate Director to prepare an annual climate impact statement for City activities, with specific analysis of the climate impact of each City department. The City Manager shall ensure that the Climate Director has access to City information on an ongoing basis to allow for ongoing monitoring and analysis of the City’s climate impact. 

Section 9.6 - TRACKING CLIMATE EMISSIONS The Climate Director shall prepare an annual report on climate impacts for the City of El Paso, to include all emissions generated within the City limits. The Climate Director shall be authorized to collaborate with outside research institutions and consultants to develop and prepare the annual emissions report. 

Section 9.7 - CLIMATE JOBS 

Section 9.7-1 — Annual goal for climate jobs. The City Manager shall collaborate with the Climate Director to create an annual goal for the creation of climate jobs, including specific goals for each City department. This goal shall be announced when the City Manager proposes the City’s annual budget. 

Section 9.7-2 — Preference for climate jobs when new funding becomes available. Whenever the City becomes eligible for new funding, including new funding due to tax increases, grants from the Texas government, grants from the United States government, grants from private entities, contracts, or other funding opportunities, the City Manager shall ensure that such funds are used to create climate jobs and associated training programs, whenever such jobs are consistent with funding requirements, City needs, and available resources. 

Section 9.7-3 — Transitioning current City employees to climate work. 3 As part of the City Manager’s annual goal for climate jobs, pursuant to 

Section 9.7.1, the City Manager shall identify opportunities to transition current City employees into positions that would qualify as climate jobs. This requirement shall not be construed to encourage elimination of any existing City employee; rather, the City Manager shall identify opportunities to transition existing personnel into new positions, with equal or superior pay and benefits, that would advance the City’s climate policy. 

Section 9.7-4 — Preference for contractors who advance the City’s climate policy. The City Manager shall adopt and implement a policy, subject to City Council approval, that will provide a preference for contractors who are able to advance the City’s climate policy, so long as such contractors can provide services in a manner that is consistent with City needs and available resources. 

Section 9.8 - SOLAR ENERGY 

Section 9.8-1 — Solar Power Generation Plan. The Climate Director shall create an annual Solar Power Generation Plan for the City of El Paso. This plan shall include a feasibility analysis to describe how the City can develop internal capacity to generate energy for the City through solar power. 

Section 9.8-2 — Rooftop solar power generation. The City Manager shall establish and maintain policies that encourage the development of rooftop solar power generation capacity within the City of El Paso. These policies shall encourage development of rooftop solar power generation using existing City facilities and require both new buildings and retrofitted buildings to include solar power generation capacity whenever feasible.

 Section 9.9 — RENEWABLE ENERGY GOALS The City of El Paso shall employ all available methods to require that energy used within the City is generated by clean renewable energy, with the goals of requiring (1) 80% clean renewable energy by 2030 and (2) 100% clean renewable energy by 2045. Within one year of the adoption of this Climate Policy, the City Manager and Climate Director shall produce a plan for the City to achieve its renewable energy goals. In developing this plan, the City shall include consideration of public transportation, solar power generation at City facilities, and energy efficiency of City buildings. The City Manager and Climate Director shall provide a joint, annual report to the City Council to chart progress toward these goals. 

Section 9.10 — MUNICIPALIZATION OF EL PASO ELECTRIC The City of El Paso shall employ all available efforts to convert El Paso Electric to municipal ownership. In consultation with the Climate Director, the City Manager shall provide the City Council with an annual report to describe the feasibility of converting El Paso Electric into a municipal electric company, including any actions required to advance this objective. 

Section 9.11 - CLIMATE DISASTER MITIGATION, PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE 4 The City of El Paso shall undertake all necessary efforts to prepare city infrastructure to withstand extreme weather conditions and ensure uninterrupted provision of basic services and utilities to City residents. In consultation with the Climate Director, the City Manager shall create an annual Climate Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness plan. This report shall include provisions to protect water quality and quantity, create a resilient electric grid, and protect residents during extreme weather events. Section 

9.12 - WATER CONSERVATION 

Section 9.12-1 — Ban on using City water for fossil fuel industry activities outside of the city limits. The City of El Paso shall not sell or transfer any water for purposes of fossil fuel industry activities outside of the city limits, or otherwise allow any City water to be used for such purposes, except as provided in Section 9.12-2. 

Section 9.12-2 — Cancellation of City contracts subject to the ban. To the extent that any contracts to sell or transfer City water for fossil fuel industry activities outside of the city limits were enacted prior to adoption of this charter provision, the City Manager shall prepare a report to the City Council, within three months of the adoption of this charter amendment, identifying the relevant contracts and presenting all available methods for canceling such contracts. To coincide with the presentation required by this section, the City Manager shall schedule a public vote by the City Council to consider cancellation of each applicable contract. This section shall not be read to permit the City to extend or renew any existing contracts subject to this provision. 

Section 9.13 - ELIMINATION OF IMPEDIMENTS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY The City shall not impose any fees, fines, or other financial or nonfinancial burdens that limit the purchase, use, or generation of renewable energy. Any such fees, fines, or other burdens in existence at the time this charter amendment takes effect are hereby null and void, including but not limited to interconnection fees. Section 9.14 - CLIMATE COMMISSION 

Section 9.14-1 — General. The Climate Commission exists for the purposes of overseeing the implementation and fulfillment of the City’s Climate Policy and related provisions of this article. The Commission shall establish its own procedures within the framework of this charter to carry out these functions. 

Section 9.14-2 — Functions and duties of the Climate Commission. Special meetings shall be held as required for the proper discharge of the duties of the Commission, due notice having been given. Five members of the Commission will constitute a quorum. It shall be the duty of the Commission to: (1) Recommend to the Council adoption of legislation and policy that will advance the City’s Climate Policy and related charter provisions; and (2) Investigate matters concerning the City’s implementation and fulfillment of the Climate Policy and related charter provisions. 5 

Section 9.14-3 — Appointment. The Commission shall consist of nine persons appointed by the Council. Each City Council member, including the Mayor, shall nominate one person to the Commission. Appointments shall be for three-year terms. All terms shall commence on February 1st. As part of the appointment process, each City Council member who nominates a person for appointment shall provide a written statement in support of the nominee’s qualifications to serve on the Commission. If a Commissioner resigns their commission or otherwise ceases to serve on the Commission, the City Council member representing that district shall nominate a replacement in a manner consistent with this charter to complete the remainder of the replaced Commissioner’s term. 

Section 9.14-4 — Qualifications. Commission members shall be members of the El Paso community who have specific expertise and experience that will help the City advance its Climate Policy, with a preference for residents who have been negatively impacted by climate change or who represent communities that have been negatively impacted by climate change. No person who worked in the fossil fuel industry shall be appointed to the Commission. Members of the Commission must be residents of the City at the time of their appointment and remain a resident of the City throughout their term of office. Commission members must reside in the District represented by that City Council member who appointed them. 

Section 9.15-5 — Compensation. Members of the Commission shall serve without salary. 

Section 9.15-6 — Staff. The Climate Director shall be responsible for providing staff support to the Climate Commission. Section 9.15-7 — Organization. The Commission shall elect from its members a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman, each for a term of one year. The Chairman may not be re-elected for successive terms. Section 9.15-8 — Removal. Members of the Commission will not be removed from office except for incompetence or nonfeasance, misfeasance or malfeasance in office, such as neglect of duty or refusal to perform the duties imposed by this Charter. Action may be initiated in writing by any member of the Council or Commission. Any removal will require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Council. Section 9.16 - SEVERABILITY If any portion of this Article shall be deemed unlawful by a court of law, that portion shall be severed from the Charter and the rest shall continue in force. – – – – 

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Republican Agenda I would Like to See

 The people believe in the Integrity of Human life. Republicans need a Definitive and Declarative statement reflecting their support for the integrity of human life. By supporting Integrity of Human life, one supports the High Values of Freedom, Liberty, Independence, and the US Constitution “Bill of Rights”. 

USA foreign policy is a reflection of policies that benefit Business People and harm “The People” of the USA. Proper USA Foreign Policy needs to respect the Integrity of Human life. “The People” of the USA do not want to do business with Murderers, People who have no respect for human life, and people with Poor Morality and Poor Ethics. Republicans need to declare that USA Foreign Policy will reflect a commitment to the Integrity of Human Life. 

The relationship between “The People” and Their government is about “The People’s money and their lives. Republicans need to clearly state they will work to respect the money of The People by Spending Less, Reducing Regulations, and Lowering Taxes. Politicians in the US are deliberately working against The People of the USA. These politicians are Wasting Tax Payers Money with their Pandering to Special Interest Groups and working for their Corporate Masters. 

In a Free Society, The Individual Members of that Free Society are in charge. The People in Government work for The People. The People are not Slaves of the Government. 

Being that The People are in charge, Public Policy should respect the Lives and Money of the people. It is sad that some people choose to Deal with their Mental Pain and Suffering by choosing Homosexual practices. However, there is no need to make everything in Society about Homosexuality. I do not have to call anyone by their chosen Pronouns or even acknowledge that Their Lifestyle Choices have value. People do not want Christianity Forced on them. I do not want Homosexuality Forced on me. I do believe that we can all be respectful of each other and leave each other alone. 

Republicans need to Declare that they will not Deny Human Rights to Members of one Group in order to Pander to Members of another group. Homosexuals are humans. The US Constitution and US Laws protect Human beings. There is no need for Special Case Laws. We are all Humans. We are all protected Equally. I do have the Human Right to serve my God. 

Moreover, I have a Bachelor Degree in Science with a Mayor in Psychology and a Minor in Science. I Passed University Courses in Biology, Geology, and Astronomy. There is no Credible evidence of Climate change due to CO2 over production. Republicans need to Declare that they will not Interfere in The People’s lives or waste The People’s money fighting Climate Change.  

 

There is nothing wrong with Utilizing and Taking Advantages of Science Innovations. Republicans need to Declare that they will work for an Education Systems that prepares Students for the Demands of a World with Robots and Space Exploration. Education should be about Education and not Cult Indoctrination. 

Furthermore, I, as a person, have to be Personally Responsible and Self Reliant. I have to choose a Healthy Perspective of Life that Helps me meet the Challenges of Life. This perspective utilizes Positivity, Realism, and Healthy Acceptance of Reality. Republicans need to Declare that they will not Punish the Productive Members of Society by wasting their Money Pandering to Members of Society who Drug Themselves, Commit Crimes, Harm Others, and Destroy Property. 

No one makes any one a Gang Member or Drug Dealer. People chose these Criminal Lives and these people are a Danger to the Lives of Hard-Working Productive Members of Society. 

In addition, I was born in Mexico. I have lived over 50 years in the border town of El Paso, Texas, USA. I can tell you that the people of Mexico come to the USA for Food Stamps, Welfare, Healthcare, Housing, and any other government program they can Scam. The Hard-Working Productive Members of Society Should be financing Government Programs that benefit their lives. Republicans need to Declare that they will Stop all Forms of Immigration. 

People around the world should be encouraged to work hard for a nation with a Constitutional Republic System where elected officials respect The People’s Money and The People’s lives. A Nation of The People, by The People, for The People needs to be protected by The People. People around the world need to understand that their only option is to build a country that benefits them and not come to the USA to steal The Money of The People of the USA. 

Republicans, also, need to Declare that they will not help Health Care groups Gouge “The People”. Health Care companies need to work for the Price the Consumers can pay and are willing to pay. Consumers need to be responsible and set Correct Priorities in life. We need food and healthcare. We do not need Cable TV. 

 

Yes, a Healthy Respect for The Integrity of Human Life means we are against the Murder of the Unborn. Republicans need to declare they respect the right of the unborn to be born. No Conservative should support anyone who supports Abortion.  

You Republicans have been in government deliberately disregarding Basic Human Decency. You have assaulted The People with a 30 trillion national debt. Christians are now being treated like Scum. You Republicans are good with rhetoric, but bad with Common Sense Actions that benefit the Hard-Working Productive Members of USA society. 

Republicans: 

I do not respect you. 

I do not trust you. 

I know you will Flake. 

The Issue is that the Human Race is in Jeopardy because of your Evil and Convenient acts. 

In order to gain the support of The People, I suggest you sign on to the principles I outlined in this article. By failing to do so, you are letting everyone know that you do not want to be a Public Servant who will respect My Life and My Money. 

God is real. Heaven is Real. We will all pay God what we owe him. A person who sincerely asks Jesus Christ to be His Lord and Savior does not harm others by Serving Their Corporate Masters at the expense of the Hard-Working Productive Members of Society. 

Those who are struggling in life need Hard-Working Productive Members of Society to support economies that provide jobs, careers, and business opportunities these struggling people can use to help themselves and improve their lives.