Those of us familiar with MAD Magazine recognize the famous line from Alfred E Neuman, in the magazine. To say the least it is a classic line. It is something that I am feeling right now, what with the economy and now the impending Swine Flu Pandemic. Does the media really think that creating a widespread panic is in their or anyone's best interest?
How &^%% stupid are they?????? What good is pushing the panic button once again? It seems like the Great Media Roller Coaster, one impending disaster to the next with a short respite between each disaster. I believe that it is time to let common sense to take some semblance of control, that is if there is enough common sense left in the general populace for it to do so.
I am not saying that the economy and Swine Flu are reasons to be concerned, and caution should rule one's actions especially with our health, but let's be serious! You can be concerned, prudent, cautious, sensible, and wise without panicking!
My common sense, (whats left of it), says that it is time to do something else and completely turn off the media, in our market, that includes the local media. Time to no longer allow programming into my home that by design, is bent on creating mass hysteria and panic. It is time to take the necessary precautions, washing hands, covering your mouths when you cough, etc. As with the economy, it is not time to panic, nor is it time to continue to waste our time listening to the drone of the hysteria machine!
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