National Emergency Declared

[KenH]

The swine flu outbreak is a far cry from a national emergency.

+1 :thumbs:

 

[Aaron]

I don't see how they can declare marshal law over the swine flu. It's not like people are looting the pharmacies or doctor's offices trying to get the vaccine. There is no reason to declare it simply because people are sick.

I might see it happening if riots break out or if people charge the ER by gunpoint. THEN people might go for it, but for now, I don't believe the swine flu will usher in such a drastic measure. They'll wait for something bigger and tell us "it's for our own protection."

They will say it's to protect the uninfected.

 

[Johnv]

In 6 months, we'll all be able to laugh at this thread for being alarmist., in the same manner that we're currently able to lauch at the threads posted just a few months ago that claimed the swine flu vaccine was a government conspiracy to exterminate people.

 

[Aaron]

I hope you're right, but don't you find the declaration of a national emergency over a trifling bug somewhat alarming?

 

[abcgrad94]

I hope you're right, but don't you find the declaration of a national emergency over a trifling bug somewhat alarming?

Aaron, I look at it this way. We've all heard of the proverbial frog in the pot, where the temperature is slowly simmered until the frog is cooked. He doesn't jump out of the pot because the water temperature is only increased a little at a time.

I think it's the same way with our constitutional freedoms. This whole declaration of a national emergency is to get us adjusted to more government control. Yes, we the people find it alarming, but after a while folks will get used to it and then the "powers that be" will escalate their control to the next level. To declare martial law now would be like turning the temperature up on high and making the frog jump out of the pot. That would defeat their purpose. Nope, I think they'll wait for something bigger than a flu bug.

 

[ccrobinson]

We've all heard of the proverbial frog in the pot, where the temperature is slowly simmered until the frog is cooked. He doesn't jump out of the pot because the water temperature is only increased a little at a time.

The only problem with your analogy is that it's untrue.

 

[abcgrad94]

The only problem with your analogy is that it's untrue.

Maybe for the frog, but not the American people.

 

[tinytim]

Maybe for the frog, but not the American people.

Hillbilly translation: Some of dem dar people are dumber than frogs!!!...

 

[Berean]

2008 35000 die from reg flu
2009 20000 die from reg flu and 15000 from H1N1 (swine flu)
media frenzy ????????????? Remember shark attacks?

 

[Johnv]

I hope you're right, but don't you find the declaration of a national emergency over a trifling bug somewhat alarming?

Albeit sensationalist, I don't find it particularly alarming. A declaration of state of emergency allows the suspension of red tape and beaurocracy. This in and of itself will allow for swifter action in treatment and prevention of H1N1a outbreaks. Since I'm a frequent critic of governmental beaurocracy, I welcome anything that throws a wrench into it.

 

[KenH]

Hillbilly translation: Some of dem dar people are dumber than frogs!!!...

The presidents selected by the voters for the past 113 years have not exactly reflected well on the collective wisdom of the American people.

 

[just-want-peace]

Aaron, I look at it this way. We've all heard of the proverbial frog in the pot, where the temperature is slowly simmered until the frog is cooked. He doesn't jump out of the pot because the water temperature is only increased a little at a time.

I think it's the same way with our constitutional freedoms. This whole declaration of a national emergency is to get us adjusted to more government control. Yes, we the people find it alarming, but after a while folks will get used to it and then the "powers that be" will escalate their control to the next level. To declare martial law now would be like turning the temperature up on high and making the frog jump out of the pot. That would defeat their purpose. Nope, I think they'll wait for something bigger than a flu bug.

All one has to do is look at the status of abortion today.

Today even PBA is acceptable - yeah, much screaming against it but proponents voted in regardless!

When first somehow mysteriously defined as a constitutional right, it was going to be limited to (IIRC) the 1st tri-mester; nothing legal later than that!!

That "slippery slope" that the right was so criticized for, as being like the little red hen (sky is falling), has proved to be genuine.

So shall it be re: the above quote!

Never underestimate the gullibility of the common man - especially when you guarantee him an unearned income, a life of ease, no responsibility, food every day, free med care, etc., etc., etc.!!!

 

[Aaron]

Albeit sensationalist, I don't find it particularly alarming. A declaration of state of emergency allows the suspension of red tape and beaurocracy. This in and of itself will allow for swifter action in treatment and prevention of H1N1a outbreaks. Since I'm a frequent critic of governmental beaurocracy, I welcome anything that throws a wrench into it.

In other words, "Ribbit."

This is one of the most alarming posts I've ever seen. You obviously know nothing of the power a state of emergency gives government officials, and the Constitutional protections it suspends.

Ignorance is bliss—truly.

 

[Johnv]

Ignorance is bliss—truly.

Given your propensity to display it often, I would concur.

 

[rbell]

If an emergency declaration allows for less "red tape," then I say we declare an emergency on everything in the US.

 

[Johnv]

If an emergency declaration allows for less "red tape," then I say we declare an emergency on everything in the US.

Sounds good to me.

 

[tinytim]

If an emergency declaration allows for less "red tape," then I say we declare an emergency on everything in the US.

Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!