We have heard way too much about this H1N1 flu.  The drug companies claim there is a shortage of shots.  These are the same drug companies spending BILLIONS in advertising, most of which is during the news hour.  I suspect these drug companies are threatening the media, telling them to create a scare so they can make more money.  If they create a shortage, they raise th

http://www.kirotv.com/money/20975936/detail.html

Talk about CONTROL, this is only the beginning.  After spending millions of dollars lobbying against any type of public health insurance plan, the same drug companies want the government to spent $18 BILLION dollars to publicly distribute the shot. 

http://www.lakelandtimes.com/main.asp?SectionID=9&SubSectionID=9&ArticleID=10046

Let's gauge the scare tactic.  How many people have died from the N1H1 virus this year?

4700 WORLD WIDE. 

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2009-10/17/content_8805678.htm

How many people have died in traffic accidents in the UNITED STATES? 

Over 40,000. 

http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/safety/articles/120006/article.html

How many people are killed by drunk drivers in a year in the United States?

Over 13,000

http://www.duiattorneyhome.com/DUI/Drunk-Driving-Statistics

If these drug companies were really concerned about our health, shouldn't they be spending money to loby against drunk driving?

Take precautions against the flu, but look at it in a realistic manner.