I see his name and I saw that post, I am asking if anyone hear has firsthand info is he someone anyone takes seriously, is he in any way a practicing rabbi, does he have any medical credentials etc. Basically is anyone here from his area with info that can enlighten us
He's a corporate lawyer with smicha. He studied philosophy and molecular biology at UC-Berkeley 30 years ago. He has no medical degree or credentials. He has written other pieces with a political or social agenda, such as advocating for gun rights. He markets himself as "E. David Smith - The Litigation King." Looking at who he addressed his letter to, he seems to be trying to get the attention of Rabbonim and askonim who are taken seriously, although he admits he didn't even try reaching out to any of them outside of this letter.
ETA: He also ran for 9th Cong. Distr. of NJ in the past.