The World Health Organization said Thursday that up to 2 billion people could be infected by swine flu if the current outbreak turns into a pandemic. The agency said a pandemic typically lasts two years.
Just one little problem: it's not a pandemic. Not even close. Even in Mexico, the epicenter of this outbreak, it's largely passed:
In Mexico, which has had the most cases, high schools and universities opened for the first time in two weeks as the country's top health official insisted the epidemic is on the decline. All students were checked for swine flu symptoms and some were sent home.
Eh, no big deal, it's under control. If it's under control in a 3rd world country like Mexico, it's most certainly not a rampant issue in an industrialized nation like America. So why all the talk of 'crisis'? Because it opens up new avenues that increase funding and control for the people doing the scaring, and that is always the objective of liberals. Just out of curiosity, does anyone out there actually know someone who has been diagnosed with the swine flu?
But back to the original point. Sure, if there's an outbreak of pandemic proportions, up to 2 billion people could be infected. But, the real question is what are the chances of such a pandemic? It's essentially nil in this case, so statements like '2 billion people could be infected' serve no purpose but to stir up unnecessary fear. My response? Sure, 2 billion people could be affected by swine flu...just like 2 billion people could be affected by any other strain of flu, by sunburn, by tummy aches, by indigestion, by hangnails, or by any other affliction on the planet. Roll the presses! Call out the National Guard! Head to your bomb shelters!
Or, learn to ignore liberal hype. Take your pick.
There's my two cents.
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