H1N1 flu-Ridiculous coverage or necessary? - Debates

Scoobysgal · 10-26-2009, 09:34 PM

While watching the local news tonight I was extremely disappointed by the fact that the TOP HEADLINE of the night was an over 5 minute news story about what else--the swine flu. It's been the same stuff they've been spouting since it emerged in the begining, and the same stuff they've been saying almost every night since flu season began. 20 minutes in and I have YET to see any mention of the 14 Americans killed in Afghanistan, that bothers me, I finally just turned it off

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So here's the question. Do you think the media/nation is spreading unnecessary fear about H1N1. While watching the news earlier in the evening I heard a doctor they interviewed say an average of 36,000 people die from the normal flu every year and that they weren't sure H1N1 would be any worse. Why do we rarely ever hear about those numbers every year?

I'm not saying people shouldn't protect themselves to an extent, but is all of this constant coverage really necessary? Or is it just causing unnecessary panic?

Poll incoming

Faye · 10-26-2009, 09:37 PM

I'm with you on this one. I am sick of hearing about it.

[Elizabeth] · 10-26-2009, 09:40 PM

I think people need to be informed, but not be driven to a national panic.

Jumpin Jollyfish · 10-26-2009, 09:49 PM

It's ridiculous.. but I've had that thought from the beginning and I know I'm in the minority so I gave up even saying anything against it.

~~felifreshh~~ · 10-26-2009, 09:51 PM

I wish I could shove H1N1 up their ass!!

Our soldiers aren't more important?! Please.

LindsayErin · 10-26-2009, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by [Elizabeth]

I think people need to be informed, but not be driven to a national panic.

EXACTLY! DF and I were just talking about this too.

NavyChiefs_Wife · 10-26-2009, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by [Elizabeth]

I think people need to be informed, but not be driven to a national panic.

I agree.

Southern-momma · 10-26-2009, 09:56 PM

It is just the flu. Stop with the freak outs!

*generally speaking*

inmansgirl06 · 10-26-2009, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by Southern-momma

It is just the flu. Stop with the freak outs!

*generally speaking*

amen

Navgirl · 10-26-2009, 11:09 PM

I feel it's being over reported and over dramatized.

View Poll Results: Do you think the coverage of H1N1 is too much?
Definitely way too much coverage	53	88.33%
No, keep the info coming!	4	6.67%
Other-explain please!	3	5.00%
Voters: 60. You may not vote on this poll

10-26-2009, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scoobysgal Army Wife in Training! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: KY Posts: 1,566 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 87% Longevity: 7%	H1N1 flu-Ridiculous coverage or necessary? While watching the local news tonight I was extremely disappointed by the fact that the TOP HEADLINE of the night was an over 5 minute news story about what else--the swine flu. It's been the same stuff they've been spouting since it emerged in the begining, and the same stuff they've been saying almost every night since flu season began. 20 minutes in and I have YET to see any mention of the 14 Americans killed in Afghanistan, that bothers me, I finally just turned it off . So here's the question. Do you think the media/nation is spreading unnecessary fear about H1N1. While watching the news earlier in the evening I heard a doctor they interviewed say an average of 36,000 people die from the normal flu every year and that they weren't sure H1N1 would be any worse. Why do we rarely ever hear about those numbers every year? I'm not saying people shouldn't protect themselves to an extent, but is all of this constant coverage really necessary? Or is it just causing unnecessary panic? Poll incoming __________________ Forever started 7/14/05

10-26-2009, 09:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Faye <3 JHW Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Me: Springfield, OR Him: Sheppard AFB, Texas Posts: 1,868 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 43% Longevity: 10%	I'm with you on this one. I am sick of hearing about it. __________________ Wifey to CubLub63

10-26-2009, 09:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
[Elizabeth] Love Simply, Simply love Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rockland, Maine Posts: 4,030 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 64% Longevity: 26%	I think people need to be informed, but not be driven to a national panic. __________________

10-26-2009, 09:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jumpin Jollyfish I am a Pielott.. Pylot... Pilote... I FLY PLANES Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 3,165 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 59% Longevity: 16%	It's ridiculous.. but I've had that thought from the beginning and I know I'm in the minority so I gave up even saying anything against it. __________________ Proud Wifey to Mushortgurl03!!!

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10-26-2009, 09:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
~~felifreshh~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 2,712 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 18% Longevity: 7%	I wish I could shove H1N1 up their ass!! Our soldiers aren't more important?! Please.

10-26-2009, 09:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Southern-momma Best member ever who rules the military! Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 9,436 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 98% Longevity: 15%	It is just the flu. Stop with the freak outs! generally speaking

10-26-2009, 11:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Navgirl Aviation Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Korea Posts: 6,197 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 59% Longevity: 33%	I feel it's being over reported and over dramatized. __________________