April 2009 - As of right now there has only been one confirmed death in the US from what is being called the "Swine flu"...yet the media is already winding up the hype machine. They have us thinking this could be the next global pandemic. It could sink our economy even worse than it already is and destroy any chances of a near-term recovery. Well, if they continue this literary hyperbole, they may just be right.
Fact: Thousands of people all over the world die of regular, old flu viruses each year. It happens. It's not news. No global economic implications. Therefore the media, which acts increasingly like a spoiled, attention-starved toddler, has no interest in discussing these deaths. They can't get you to tune in, log on, or in other words: they can monetize you with this info. So they don't care. I guarantee you, these deaths are no less significant to the people involved. They are simply not "news worthy".
Hogwash.
Now, since we have a "new", "interesting", and [most-importantly]...scary virus with a somewhat familar, catchy name ["Swine" flu - God who would want that?], we have something to talk about! So what that only one person has died...more could...right? Perhaps many, many more! Oh boy!
Come on, people. Let's examine the facts. Take reasonable precautions [like we all should do for everyday hygene]. And above all...as with most everything these days...don't believe everything you get fed by the media. After all, it's no longer their jobs to inform you, it is [and has been for a while] their jobs to make money by getting your attention. Period. Consider things from this perspective when you listen to the "news".
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