OT: stupid swine flu

Im really worried about the Border Closing because then I cant meet Dr.A and Dr. A cant look at my band to get it fixed which sucks really really bad

I have not heard one idiot politician say they are going to close the border.  In fact, they're against it so I wouldn't worry there.

It's all just really STUPID!!!  Talk about hysteria and overreaction.  It's driving me insane.  They have closed a few schools in Austin until May 11 because 1 student got sick and "may or may not" have it.  People are just looking for stuff to get crazy over.  The doctors I've heard interviewed said the regular flu is more dangerous than this stuff....I feel like I live on an alien planet right now.  Common sense is gone, gone, gone.

 

I don't get it either. Emm is missing 8 school days!!!  8!!!  For what?  The kids are meeting up at Walmart or Landa Park.  WFH????  Yeah, we are all sanitizing the schools, library and churches are closed, but yet, there is THE MALL, WALLYWORLD, HEB, Fast food joints.. What gives?  There is more disease there than any school.  She is missing her TAKS test, UIL is cancelled and kids are missing opportunities of a lifetime because they can't compete in their UIL competitions.

I work in a building of 500, and I know there are over 100 missing because they have no daycare.  My department is small and there are 4 missing.

Churches are shutting down or saying.. 'cant pass the Peace or have communion.".. What do people do every day in UNorganized groups and places?

It's just nuts.  YES, there needs to be caution and kids need to be watched very carefully.  But good grief, the NORMAL flu is worse than the PIGGY FLU.

Okay, I will stop now.  Going to take a pill and be quiet..

Pass one over here... I need it!!!!  Glad I'm not alone in this. :-)

I  am a  teacher.  And from a teachers view  i am all for the  schools to close.  I wouldnt want my own kids  getting sick . At least the officials are taking care of it now  and not waiting till its out of control.  Texas is the second  state that has  the MOST  cases.  

As a teacher  i see so many kids coughing on each other,  touching  each other   digging in noses etc.................... So  i been making my kids  wash hands  left and right.



Not saying   what everyone is posting is wrong...........but i would rather be safe then sorry . 

Juliet I really DO understand your point.  But if they are gonna close the schools and churches then EVERYTHING needs to be closed.  EVERYTHING.   My friend had to go to Walmart yesterday about noon and she said.. 'well I know where all the kids are!"..  I realize it's a private business, but it's defeating the purpose. 

It's just frustrating when my child is home, 'quarantined' as she calls it, and all the others are running WILD spreading germs and not helping the situation.

And I do agree, better safe than sorry.

Yep   if the schools are closing then i  agree  they shouldnt be allowed in walmarts etc.  They showed on abc world news tonight where a school was closed and the parents  set up a  ball game   so all the kids  could  be together..............not smart on the parents lol

This world is nuts  if you ask me lol

 Yep, our sec, who has two small ones in public school here, was wondering the same thing .. 

I'm thinking those parents feel like I do...closing the schools is stupid.  I understand the point of "better safe than sorry" but you can't stop the exposure if you have to go to the grocery store, get gas or anything else that involves leaving your home. You're going to get it or you're not.....that's what is making me think this world has going crazy.

Ok...I'm gonna get off my soap-box now.  I just don't get it......