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Ray Manhattan, Kansas — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:12:40 GMT

Thanks for getting back to the "swine" flu issue. I hope Senator Specter does not get it, or we will have to hear more about him. I put the word swine in quotes so I would not offend any Jews, Muslims or vegetarians. With my lame attempts at sarcasm and joking aside, this flu business is serious indeed. The main reason being is that it is on our borders. And, that's the good side, because it will "force" us to work more closely with our neighbor Mexico on our mutual problems. This obviously includes the drug wars that we are already working on together. It is in some ways a blessing in disguise. It is also a reminder that the most serious Homeland Security issues really are at home and not thousands of miles away in the mountainous wastes of Central Asia.

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Sonyia Griffin, Bandon, Oregon — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:31:03 GMT

My Heart goes out to all the familys that have sick ones. Please know that you are being prayed for and hopefully they are able to make a vaccine befor it gets to bad.

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Evie, Union, New Jersey — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:53:30 GMT

I am sure that there are many mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and friends that are praying for those that have fallen ill with this illness. May God heal them all.

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Cindy, Albuquerque, New Mexico — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:02:22 GMT

It is horrible all that is happening !! Its so scary to see the news everyday and this be the big story..my family is so nervous since we live in New Mexico and have so much family in Mexico..we can only hope for the best and trust in God !! Que Diosito me los bendiga a todos y seguiremos rezando para que todo pase..total..no hay mal de que bien no venga !!!!

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Laurie, Temecula, CA — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:07:52 GMT

Mary, thanks for this great writing. I'm unsure as to whether or not the media is blowing this whole thing out of proportion. Even if we're not personally impacted and even if it is not a pandemic, it is certainly having a huge effect on a wide number of individuals and families.

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Ray Manhattan, Kansas — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:18:31 GMT

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t karvel — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:20:40 GMT

I feel so sorry for all of the Mexican, American and other foreign citizens across the globe with this rightening decease. I am a cacasion american male and I too wish that the politics of these types of conditions would play a back seat to the care and medical treatment needed by its citizens...now! Close the borders to travel from all lnown countries that have cases of this decease to lessen the potential of it spreading any further, just until it is under control. God bless each and every Mexican, American, Isreali and all other families with anyone sick from this flu. God help us all.

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Mayra, Luke AFB, AZ — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:22:49 GMT

To all of those people helping us understand this virus I thank you. To all those who are being affected by it I pray for you!

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Yessi — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:24:24 GMT

The state of Utah sends many prayers to the Alquicira's Family and to other's that are suffering from this flu. May the lord have mercy. Amen.

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Cheryl Campbell — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:26:03 GMT

I feel sympathy for the people who are sick with this swine flu and for the families of those who have died. I just wish that in the USA the bigoted far-right pundits will stop saying on Fox news that this flu was brought to the US by illegal aliens. It is untrue and shame on them to use this crisis to further their close-minded and mean-spitited agenda.

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Aegliss, Shelbyville, TN — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:27:57 GMT

What affects more people at the moment?

A.) Swine Flu
B.) Mass Hysteria

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ZFR — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:28:04 GMT

To Mary Murray, NBC News Producer:
Mary I thank you and thanks NBC news for the story of illness that this maxican family went through. This epidemic disease can be any where in the world. But I think, science, technology and the cooporations between different countries will be able to isolate the disease. People will get sick and they will be cured, the question is your story touches the hearts of many people all over the world, and they will react to it. With our internet technology and the available communication facilities, individuals through out the world can talk to each other and exchange their feeling. So governmnets can not hide any thing like this any more, any where in the world. In a sense the world has become a one community and epedemic illness like H1N1 needs attention from every one. I thank and salut reporters like you who travel among the community of the word to report breaking news, facts and truth as they see it from their naked eyes every minutes of the day !!!

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Marie, Los Angeles CA — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:39:20 GMT

This is the exact reason why the border should be closed and remain closed!

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Cathy, Nashville, TN — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:41:35 GMT

I am curious as to where the media is getting their numbers, according to the WHO site as of yesterday:

The United States Government has reported 64 laboratory confirmed human cases, with no deaths. Mexico has reported 26 confirmed human cases of infection including seven deaths.

This is significantly lower than the media reports of 150 deaths and 2,400 cases. I'm sure these numbers are suspected cases, not confirmed.

http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_04_28/en/index.html

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fawn, colorado springs, colorado — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:42:27 GMT

I have a compromised immune system, a lot of my family does too.

I already have a going out in public worry some days.

There are days I have to go out, today being one of them.

I need a mask before I go.

That poor family, and now the family of the dead child in this country. I feel so sad for all of them.

This could get bad, or it could be a press tornado.

I am not taking chances though.

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John R., Boise, Idaho — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:44:19 GMT

Great job putting a face and name on this crisis. Uniquely American to refer to death as the unthinkable, instead of the inevitable.

Wash your hands alot and avoid crowds. If you get sick, even not knowing what it is, isolate yourself and stop kissing your family members. When you realize it is here is not the time to prepare; get ready now.

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Amy, Red Bank NJ — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:46:40 GMT

This is frightening because it's a new type of flu, but in perspective 36,000 people died last year from the regular flu. So far this is treatable with regular flu medication and there is supposed to be a vaccine developed in a few weeks. People who take precautions and don't usually get the flu will probably not get this either. We can't let panic take over. Let's hope that those who need help receive it, and that it will soon pass with the flu season.

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Anita Imazumi, Hayward, CA — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:50:23 GMT

I agree, this media frenzy reminds me of Stephen Kings book and TV movie, "The Stand". Also when I watch the news I am reminded of all the "B" movies about illness and gloom and doom.
I am sure within the next few days, the way things are going, we will see TV anchors with masks on.
Scaring people out of their wits is not an answer or a
solution.

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elias evilgood, Seattle — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:58:03 GMT

Actually, the WHO director said that it would take almost a year to develop a vaccine and get it stockpiled for distribution. My prayers go out to those impacted, which is all of us.

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matt GRapids, Mn — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:08:58 GMT

To all of you people who now want to blame the media,gripe about "scare" tactics, etc. Just shut up! The spread of information about things such as flus,needs to be done, in order to slow or contain the spread. The very fact you think this is a media problem points to the fact of how lucky we are to have rapid dissemination of crucial information these days, regardless of how scary or sensational it seems.

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Jenni, KC, MO — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:10:19 GMT

It really ticks me off that these people who have trips booked for Mexico in the near future, still can't make up their minds whether or not to go. It should not be a choice. Why travel their and take the chance of bringing it back to the US only to spread it more rapidly amongst innocent people??? That is not worth any money in the world spent on a wasted trip. I would be more worried about my health and the health of others around me.

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Clarice Huff , San Bernardino, Calif. — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:15:19 GMT

I know that the goverment could of done something about this earlier but like always they are slow to react and we are faced with another crisis. Why did we let them put us at risk?

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S Roper, New Orleans LA — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:18:24 GMT

This is not hysteria it is history repeating itself. Please do your research, the 1918 flu which was also a mix of avian, pig and human virus killed more than 50 million people worldwide in virtually every country on earth. It also killed young healthy people ages 5-50 like this one does. It also had a mild phase in the spring with a few deaths and then mutated into a killer virus in the fall with thousands of deaths. Because some authorities went into denial saying it was overblown and refused to cancel events or institute quarantines even more people got sick and died. The clinics and morgues were overwhelmed, Drs and nurses were in short supply. Entire cities like SF and Philly were shut down. Someone needs to get the 1918 story out there RIGHT NOW so we can be prepared, not panicked, in case this happens in OCT just like it did in 1918 when the mortality rate jumped up as high as 20% (that's 1 in every 5 folks who got sick died, now that's something to get hysterical about). I live in a place where huge sections of the city are a ghost town, so I am a Believer when it comes to disaster and EARY WARNINGS that should be heeded...

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Kathy, Huntsville, AL — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:25:39 GMT

No one on Fox news is saying illegals have brought this to the U.S. Several of the commentators have taken great care to point out that it is our own citizens as tourists who have brought this back. In fact, Shephard Smith appeared rather disgusted with the Democratic senator from New York who was calling for closing the borders. Smith argued with the Senator and accused him of using this issue to further his political agenda.

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Mr. Mxyztplk — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:26:15 GMT

People are sheep. As long as the media can engender an environment of fear, whether from "terrorists" or from a new strain of virus, as long as it's a source of fear that people can't readily understand they'll huddle in the corner and allow anything the government wants. everyone is getting scared about this new virus but they're forgetting the numbers- it doesn't appear to be any more deadly than any other strain of influenza virus. In fact, as near as I can tell, it seems LESS so, given the number of infections versus the number of deaths attributed to it, and if you look up between different newspapers, news channels, and news sites you'll notice a distinct pattern that the same sources that were strongest on playing up the threat that terrorism meant to US citizens are the same ones that are now hyping the swine flu for all it's worth. Wake up, you're being manipulated. The last administration controlled through fear of terrorism, this one already has a nervous herd that are ready to toe the line for the government who "protects" them. All this administration has to do is declare a phase 6 pandemic, isolate everyone in their homes, and the country is paralyzed while the domestic takeover occurs. All dissidents are quietly removed from their homes, declared dead through the "epidemic" and all that remains are the frightened sheep who do anything they're told.

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AC — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:31:39 GMT

I'm still wondering why this seems to come as a surprise to people. The warnings have been around for years that with high populations in a dense area a virus could/would run rampent, as it has in the history of humanity. It's scary yes but it is also the nature of the beast. Hopefully scientist will get on top of it, or it will turn out to not be as bad as it seems.

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Scott, Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:35:45 GMT

Oh my the end of the world is here! Come on people! How many die from other illnesses that don't get press like this?
Fact 2007 there were 1,644 deaths from Pneumonia and Influenza in the state of North Carolina. Was North Carolina in the news? Oh 2006 1699 deaths, 2005 1820 deaths, 2004 1686 deaths, 2003 1988 deaths, 2002 1894 deaths need I continue? Yes, 10,731 deaths over 6 years. And 159 deaths now for Swine? State of North Carolina has a death rate of 149 per month!
Come on chicken little

(http://www.schs.state.nc.us/SCHS/deaths/lcd/2007/pneumonia.html)

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MARCO C. LONG BEACH CA — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:44:01 GMT

MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL THOSE AFFECTED,

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BE — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:46:09 GMT

Once again, the media is scaring the wits out of everyone! Remember SARS? I don't think it had that much attention. I think this flu has been out there for awhile and we haven't known about it.

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V.FRUCI WAUSAUKEE WI — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:46:37 GMT

MY BROTHER-IN-LAW SAYS THE OVER USE OF ANTI-BACTERIAL SPRAYS AND HAND WASH IS JUST THE SAME AFFECT AS OVER USE OF ANTI-BIODICS. I AM STILL GOING TO USE THE HAND WASH AND GLOVES IN PUBLIC. MONEY EXCHANGE IS A BIG DIRTY. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR, EVEN IF IT IS ANOTHER COUNTRY. PRAY FOR ALL-TO YOUR GOD. I AM PRAYING FOR ALL

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Albuquerque, New Mexico — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:49:32 GMT

All of us out her in Albuquerque, NM, we pray for those that are sick from this flu and those who have lost some family members to this. AMEN

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ScienceDr — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:54:50 GMT

As horrible as it may sound, I really believe a pandemic is in our best interest. I say this because we should think about the present state of our environment and our future. We only have one Earth and human behavior is destroying it. We all know that the human population is growing unimpeded at an uncontrollable rate, rivers are becoming depleted, we hear about snow caps and ice glaciers melting at rates we have never seen before, we hear about global warming, we hear warnings about not having enough food to feed the coming generations, we hear about destruction of the forests, polluting and over fishing of the seas, we hear about the destruction to animal habitats bringing hundreds of species to or at extinction. What more do we need as proof that we are in danger of losing it all? Well my point is that a pandemic where millions die may actually be benefical and could possibly save the human race. I know this sounds like a horrible thought to some but what do you think?

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Warthog — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:03:08 GMT

'This is the exact reason why the border should be closed and remain closed!'

Marie, the majority of the US cases were brought in legally by Americans. You can't cloase a border against a virus.

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ralph morgan — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:03:57 GMT

This country will not continue to be a leader in any sense or form. The hate and racist voice of America will suffer the pain. If you accept it as part of life, than the swine flu is the answer. God will not forget you. history is not on your side. May God bless

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jo p. concord, MA — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:14:36 GMT

Kind of puts worrying about $ into perspective. There are so many ways to suffer in this life. Why does it take impending disaster or fear of such too get us to remember we are all clinging to the same hunk of rock hurtling through immeasurable space. Since there is no infallible security or safety, love and compassion for all are the only antidotes. Feed your mind with fear and you may end up like Dick Cheney . Work like heck to cultivate a mind/heart of peace and compassion and you could end up like the Dali Lama. You decide.

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Claudia, Los Angeles — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:23:52 GMT

To the ignorants out there, please stop making racist comments! This was not brought by illegal aliens, what if it would've started here? would you like for the rest of the world to blame all the "yankees" no right! pray for all these families,pray for this country and the rest of the world!

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Lyn Martinez, Dallas, Texas — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:27:07 GMT

respecting the many thoughts,concerns, and comments on the swine flu...being of mexican decent and having family living there..ive seen not only its beauty but also its disaster..its not about border control or putting blame on illegals for such things...mexico as its duty to its people fails to provide any good quality medical, housing, or govermental values. USA provides alot of great benefits to an american that we can just walk-in to a clinic and get the help needed with medicare/medicaid and such programs...my thought is if mexico provided atleast half the benefits to its country this swine flu wouldnt be as deadly...people need to open their minds up and realize our country is doin its best in keeping us afloat while other countries have suffered greatly.. god bless all those who are ill and watch over all our people of any country race religion thru any hardships that may befall in the future

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Sean, Twin Cities, MN — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:28:09 GMT

Amy,

You are right about thousands who die from normal flu, but you are wrong about the vaccine. It will be 4 - 6 MONTHs before the vaccine is ready. The current death toll is not alarming. It is the possible death toll and that it isn't just picking off the weak, it's taking down the young and healthy as well. If regular flu medicine is "working", why are more than 150 dead?

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Junior V. Lewisville,Tx — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:32:10 GMT

What does this virus have to do with illegal immigrants. We all sneeze and cough the same way and breath the same way. So please be open minded don't show your ignorance. May God bless all the sick and all of us, no matter what race,origin or religion you are.

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Fern — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:37:14 GMT

I dont understand why some people are using this flu outbreak to push a racist political agenda. Most of the people who are infected in the United states are infected because they legally went to mexico for vacation or came in contact with someone who has been to mexico. Some people are acting like some illegal alien came through the border and exposed united states citizens to the flu.

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Norha Restrepo — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:44:36 GMT

I knew sooner or later these plagues would fall upon the earth. Not because I'm the smartest or can predict the future. I'm just an average woman who opens her Bible. Prophecy is unveiling at an alarming pace. We have put God on the back burner and these are the consequences. I pray for all who are ill and their families, may the Lord comfort and give them peace and strength. Open your Bibles!! Don't leave earth without HIM.

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Gary Mobile, Al — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:48:54 GMT

Don't waste time on the mask...the germs you would get are small enough to pass through it. Besides, it's not airtight. OK, if it helps make you "feel" better, wear it, but don't depend on it to keep you from getting sick.

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mexed, san antonio, texas — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:59:31 GMT

the silly comment about the boarder needing to be closed....How about asian flu? How about deer tick which has cripled my nephew? He likely got it hunting in Kentucky. Close the boarder? How about the nearly weekly exposures to bad food processed in the USA? Close the boarder? Life is not so simple and hasn't been since the Europeans came to the new world and killed off the indigenous peoples of the new world. I don't blame those settlers. They were ignorant of what they were doing. However, it is an illustration of how stupid and simplistic is the statement: "close the boarder."
I just spent 15 days working with some people who came in from Italy. They went to the airport dreading the questions and inspections they would have to face upon returning home from the USA where the flu was spreading from California. Maybe Italy should close their boarders and not allow them back. How stupid can some people be?

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mexed, san antonio, texas — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:02:37 GMT

This will not be the last of the new viruses. With all the cloning and medication of animals we have done, they likely have very little resistance to anything anymore. And we Americans, feed on drugs since birth and weakened more and more by our addictions are even more likely to face more and more challenges to the ever changing structure of virus.

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LUIS,Seattle,wash — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:07:15 GMT

oh wow this is getting worse every day :-(
God Bless You All

we need to Pray every day

SEA

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Edgar Betancourt, Wausau WI — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:13:22 GMT

Enough already, this flu is behaving like any other flu. No worse, no better. People die of the flu EVERY DAY in this country, young and old. The media is simply out of control with the hype and the fear mongering. One could only hope that the media would be responsible and to quit feeding partial information and sound bites which serve to feed the mass hysteria. All indications are that this new flu might actually be milder than the regular influenza serotypes. To the people in the media QUIT IT, YOU ARE NOT HELPING! YOU ARE MAKING A "CONCERNING" SITUATION INTO A PSEUDO ARMAGEDON, ITS STUPID AND DETRIMENTAL TO THE NATION. BTW Sanjay Gupta is a great communicator of medical news but he is a neurosurgeon, probably the last doctor you would consult for an infectious disease issue. Also, surgical masks are useless only N95 masks would be marginally "effective" and no one wants to wear one of those more than a few minutes ergo don't wear anything Simply wash your hands often and stay away from sick people, if you are sick, stay home JUST LIKE YOU SHOULD FOR THE "REGULAR" FLU .
Again, STOP IT!!!!!!!
Edgar Betancourt, MD CAP, ASCP

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Pamela; Aurora, IL — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:24:00 GMT

Common Sense Precautions: go get a flu shot, wash your hands frequently, don't run yourself down right now, and stay home & rest if you feel you are getting sick. "AKA" the same common sense stuff we all already ought to be doing!

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Gabi Machado — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:28:29 GMT

We should learn lessons from other nations on Isolationism though. Sealing off the borders is not the answer. Interesting that a known TB infected person traveled and returned to the US and we heard nothing more about this criminal who took chances of spreading this deadly disease. Funny how when it is Mexico, people want to seal the borders. If it was form Europe or Austrailia, I wonder if it would be different.

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DragonFire — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:32:22 GMT

hopefully they are able to make a vaccine befor it gets to bad.
From Sonyia Griffin, Bandon, Oregon

They will not, the world is going to be slow to react, like the aids?

many will die before this is over, Every man for himself, dont hope for a vaccine its not going to be created until many died.

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TJ Grapevine, Texas — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:33:24 GMT

Do you know that 36,000 cases of the regular flu kill United States citizens every year? Why is the media and the government speaking of pandemic or closing of school, public events etc.....Do they know something they aren't telling us? Like the photo op over New York?

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Sis. Dee — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:38:03 GMT

I just thank God for everything. The Lord said something like this would come. I feel for the ones that are sick. It is time for all of us to get our house in order. We don't know when our time is. I thank God for President George Bush. He knew something like this was coming.

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Lillian, Norwalk, CA. — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:40:19 GMT

We are praying for everyone that has been affected by this disease. Parents please take care of your children more than ever.

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tammy — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:46:23 GMT

we need to give the people of the world confidence and assurance with the truth about what this country is really doing about it and proof of that what we are doing is working and the government needs to stop playing it off and be upfront and ready now not next season who knows how long they new. to all the people this has affected i my prayers are with you! God bless everyone!

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Dee — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:54:47 GMT

I have a rare immune disease and am on chemo and steroids along with alot of other meds for my condition and frankly just want to lock the doors and keep inside. I'm glad you are showing stories like this so the people who think it is all hype might take a second and rethink things. I feel so bad for the families who are affected by this.

What I really don't understand is why anyone would knowingly travel to a place with many known cases and have an "I don't think that there is anything to worry about attitude". Unfortunately it puts us all at risk especially people like me who try our best to stay well for as long as we can. What might only be a slight illness in you could kill those of us with compromised immune systems. I just pray it's over sooner rather than later.

I also think if things get worse maybe we need to consider closing down all schools early to help prevent the spread among our children. With the internet and other sources there is no reason our children can't learn outside of the "typical" classroom. I've had to homeschool my daughter twice in the last 1 1/2 years due to my condition and we've done just fine. You do what you have to do. God Bless all and my prayers are with you.

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Luis J.san marcos texas — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:54:59 GMT

Marie, I think that you are totally correct. Unfortunally that is not how the world works .You might have your own opinions. Good! keep them to yourself.Thanks due all respect.

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Lou, Aguascalientes, Mexico — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:04:24 GMT

I´m very impressed to witness how mexicans are really submitting economic interests to the world´s welfare.... The cooperation with authorities is incredible. I´m feeling more proud than ever to be part of a culture that treasures life over all other interests.... I really thank the sympathy and prayers of all who are not mexicans but have a fraternal heart, and feel part of the world community. It´s wonderful to find that out. God bless us all...

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M.Elliott So. California — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:15:19 GMT

The media will psycologically suppress the immune systems of us all. Doom and gloom, breaking news, scary info on flu pandemic coming up right after these really important commercials. May God bless us all!!!

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Cindy, Tucson AZ — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:50:18 GMT

I just think that it would be a good idea to close the borders just for the time being.. all we can do is wash are hands alot!! stay away from where people are doing there travelin.. Disneyland, Las Vegas,All tourist attractions you get people from all over... spray your invironment with germ killing sprays..

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Marco of Los Angeles, CA — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:26:05 GMT

You need to believe more on media than the government. The government does not always tell the truth about catastrophe to deter hysteria. Even body counts during war are being miscounted by the government. The media at the most tell the truth in regards to deaths, stories, etc. Most people should know about this.

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Jay, Chicago, IL — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:43:04 GMT

Eat raw ginger and garlic to improve the immune system for fighting with flu.

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Kim Armstrong Corinth, MS — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:48:55 GMT

I feel sorry for the whole world. Millions of people will get sick before it is over with. I just feel helpless. I wish there were something I could do!

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Laura, Battle Ground, WA — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:54:29 GMT

I read about this flu article after reading about the terrific amounts of violence from the drug cartels and I have to wonder - a few death because of flu compared to how many?! from weapons via the drug cartels - i.e. 7 police officers dead in 60 seconds. Hmmm...maybe the drug lords could get this flu.

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Lornaj — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:44:01 GMT

The people have the flu, and we must fight to keep. It from spreading. Once all the facts are in we will know where it started. This is not the time to blame anyone. It is time to pray, and to protect ourself, and others.

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Jan ,Birmingham,AL — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:38:32 GMT

My prayers go out to all of Mexican residents & all the worldwide hit areas.We need to pray,be smart,dont panic,as a healthcare worker I too am alarmed.My love & dillengent prayers go out to everyone affected.We need our goverments & its people to work together on this issue.Love one another & Pray.Use common sense here ,we will lick this ,share information and conquer it,Love to all.

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Mike, RDU NC — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:54:16 GMT

With all the coverage and the 'pandemic' talk I have to wonder: Is it really just the 'FLU'? "The Stand" sounds about right. . . Every government ordering extra anti-viral meds, masks being passed out, thermal sensors in airports? Mexico city being shut completely down? Seems overly cautious. And 1300+ plus people hospitalized out of 2400 infected? That's an outrageous number . . . over 50% REQUIRE hospitalization? Government forced closure of fast food places? Must be VERY serious. . ..

In Mexico, ‘We can't touch her anymore’

Aaron Aarons, Berkeley, CA — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:34:08 GMT

Paola Alquicira is in critical condition because of a secondary infection -- pneumonia -- and not the flu itself. It may be that there have been a higher percentage of apparent deaths from this epidemic in Mexico than in the U.S. because of the prevalence of other pathogens in the environment where those people died, and/or the lack of prompt treatment for the early sufferers of the disease.

Incidentally, due to inadequate and broken down sewage disposal systems, one of the common pollutants in the air of Mexico is dried fecal matter. Definitely not a place to be when you're unusually susceptible to infection!

In Mexico, ‘We can't touch her anymore’

Mrs. Davis — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:30:19 GMT

My heart goes out to the Mexican people. I hope this pandemic will end soon. They have enough troubles to deal with the drug war. They didn't need this.

In Mexico, ‘We can't touch her anymore’

Cindy, New Braunfels Tx — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:06:40 GMT

The funny thing about the US media is that they are missing stories right in our own borders. I live in Texas in a small town between New Braunfels and San Antonio. At least one confirmed case has been found here. Both of our scholl district (14,00 kids), private schools, and most day care centers, have been closed for two weeks. The number one waterpark in the US will close this weekend. Another school district near San Antonio closed last week and remains closed after 3 cases were reported. Hundreds of thousands of people are being affected by these closures.

In Mexico, ‘We can't touch her anymore’

Linda Eastern Oregon — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:35:42 GMT

Scaring people is not the issue- it's a concern for protection & reduction in illness. I urge all to stay home as much as possible, & wash your hands often. Read up about the flu pandemic in the early 1900's- we've all become too comfortable in believing the government or Dr.s can take care of us.. Use common sense.

In Mexico, ‘We can't touch her anymore’

Diana, Milwaukee, WI — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:10:32 GMT

There are five school closing in Milwaukee due to children having symtoms of the swine flu. One is in my neighborhood and two are about three miles away. There is one large school a block away from my home(not closed). My granddaughter attends this school. I picked her up yesterday from school and the it smell of disenfectant. This morning it smelled of disenfectant. Now I feel sick from the smell of disenfectant. I have asthma. So, now what, I'm I going to be sick from the virus or my asthma?