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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines 
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FEAR Is it overkill when many more die from other illnesses that beg for a cure? Schools are closing without any proof five days for some others, ten days or more. ~~~ FEAR is the word and becomes the mindset. But who wins from this and how much more in debt should our nation become when thousands more die from illnesses each year and who bats an eye But the families out there who live in the pain wishing money were spent to fight illnesses gain... This country and world is living in fears caused by indifference, and wars beyond years. Who wins from these fears but those companies who thrive on the losses of those who just wish to survive... M ( not saying that this virus is not serious but thousands more die in one month from the "yearly flu season" than with this new one...and what about all the other major illnesses that have to fight to get funding? Just an opinion of the fear being spread throughout the world) "Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less." |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you for your reflections on this new problem. Indeed there is always someone who gains in such situations ... the pharmaceutical companies no doubt. Money for research is never enough. Science could make giant steps if money was not wasted in war and defense strategies. It is difficult to obtain money for researchers, the investors want proof of results and this is not always easy to predict. Love, Margherita |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
This hits me right where I live. You say it with much more finesse than I feel capable of at the moment. There are those who genuinely care about healing, but those who price prescriptive drugs out of reach for prevalent illness have no thought further than "making a killing"--no pun intended. They do on all levels. And they've managed to pass laws that condone such unscrupulous business practices. The anger lodges in my throat, because the bottom line is greed, not a better way of life for the masses. It makes me cry in frustration, literally. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
If you can afford it, get your flu shot. That way you might not infect someone who can't afford the shot. Bobby |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
M I really like how you share your thoughts. You just say what is on your mind - and you state your case well. Thank you for sharing this poem. I am not sure how much is actually a swine flu danger right now and how much is media sensation. I think that the media often does more harm than good in their 'reporting' the news. I don't know - that's just my take a lot of the time. Alison |
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moonbeam
since 2005-12-24
Posts 2356 |
"But who wins from this" The media. The media are the great evil of our age, preying on fear and ignorance for profit. Alison is absolutely correct. Thanks for highlighting what hopefully is in the minds of all thinking people. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Robert, the "regular" if there is such a thing, flu shot, can be free for those who can't afford it. That's not what this poem is saying. The fact that billions is now being proposed for the cost of tamaflu etc. for something that isn't or hasn't even shown to be as deadly as other illnesses here and those waiting for cures or at the least more money for researching those. Closing schools is costly, parents who can't afford it trying to find daycare, loss of wages for shutting down office buildings, teenagers out and about with no supervision...where is the common sense in any of this. Besides, each flu shot that is given in the fall to winter is usually the wrong mixture for the strain that year. At least that is what the media has also brought to light in the past. And even if they come up with a new flu shot this one that would take almost a year to come up with may not even be the strain that will be present at that time. Wash your hands, keep your hands from your face, cover your coughs etc... stay home if sick! Something we as teachers say every day. |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
I worry about this with the type of work I do. Yesterday, I sat with a man for 12 long hours, who was sick. I worried about him having this swine flu all day long, yesterday. Still don't know, what he might have had. |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
I agree more money needs to be spent for a myriad of diseases. I'm taking care of a sick child right now with flu. Not swine, but serious none the less. This virus could come back in the fall even worse. I'll be glad my state is stocked up on meds if it does. |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
Who wins from this? The communist media. Fear sells. But who's buying? |
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Osprey Member
since 2009-04-12
Posts 249 |
It does seem like an over-reaction, doesn't it? But, I suppose they are in a catch 22 situation; if they down-play the threat, the cry is: why were you not prepared? Why did you not tell us of the magnitude? If they over-cook it, they are wasting sorely-needed resources. One thing is for certain, if this virus does take off, hospitals will be full to bursting and health services neutered. Intelligent and thought-provoking write. Let's hope it doesn't take off. |
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