\u201cTo my knowledge, I am the first Soldier in the world to make a public stand refusing compulsory masking,\u201d writes Dr. Philip Buckler, a dentist in the US Army holding the rank of Major. Drawing on extensive research from Dr. Paul E. Alexander, Dr. Buckler published his findings about the ineffectiveness of masks for a respiratory pandemic in \u201cThe Book on Masks\u201c.\nIn January 2022, MAJ Buckler informed his commanding officer in the US Army that he would \u201ccease wearing a mask and refuse all orders to wear one\u201d due to sincerely-held religious beliefs \u2013 specifically that by wearing a mask for COVID-19 that he knew could not prevent infection, he would be violating the Commandment against lying and complicit in a \u201cperformative religion\u201d of Public Health.\nDr. Paul E. Alexander\xa0holds a PhD and has graduate level training in epidemiology and work experience in epidemiology, teaching of clinical epidemiology, evidence-based medicine, and research methodology. He is a former Assistant Professor at McMaster University (Hamilton, Canada) in evidence-based medicine and research methods; former COVID Pandemic evidence-synthesis consultant advisor to WHO Geneva-PAHO Washington, DC (2020) and former senior advisor to COVID Pandemic policy in Health and Human Services. Follow Dr. Alexander at\xa0https://DrPaulAlexander.com\nDr. Philip Buckler,\xa0DDS, is the author of \u201cThe Book on Masks: Your Comprehensive Guide to the Manipulative Psychology, Malformed Philosophy, and Misrepresented Science that Supercharged a Global Hysteria\u201d available at\xa0https://amzn.to/3JZpdqJ. He is a dentist in the US Army, holding the rank of Major. Find more from Dr. Buckler at\xa0https://realmaskscience.com\n\u300c\xa0SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS \u300d Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors\xa0\n\u2022 COZY EARTH - Susan and Drew love Cozy Earth's sheets & clothing made with super-soft viscose from bamboo! Use code DREW to save up to 30% at https://drdrew.com/cozy\n\u2022 PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,\u201d says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!\u201d Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley\n\u2022 TRU NIAGEN - For almost a decade, Dr. Drew has been taking a healthy-aging supplement called Tru Niagen, which uses a patented form of Nicotinamide Riboside to boost NAD levels. Use code DREW for 20% off at https://drdrew.com/truniagen\n\u2022 GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Get an extra discount with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew\n\u2022 THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew\n\u300c MEDICAL NOTE \u300d\xa0Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health.\n\u300c\xa0ABOUT THE SHOW\xa0\u300d\nAsk Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.\n\u300c\xa0ABOUT DR. DREW\xa0\u300d\nDr. Drew is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of national radio, NYT bestselling books, and countless TV shows bearing his name. He's known for Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Teen Mom OG (MTV), The Masked Singer (FOX), multiple hit podcasts, and the iconic Loveline radio show. Dr. Drew Pinsky received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. Read more at https://drdrew.com/about\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices