“The potential exists for the pandemic to overburden health care resources in some localities,” the White House proclamation said. “Thus, in recognition of the continuing progression of the pandemic, and in further preparation as a nation, we are taking additional steps to facilitate our response.”
Predictably, the wingnuts have gone…well, nuttier. They’re quoting Glenn Beck’s dire prediction of a “Reichstag moment” and saying this is it! Be afraid, be VERY AFRAID!
Really? The Wall Street Journal outlines Teh Evil Flu Plot™:
President Barack Obama’s declaration Saturday that the swine-flu outbreak is a national emergency is an attempt to ease the way for doctors and health-care facilities to respond more quickly as the number of illnesses grows and vaccine deliveries are delayed.[...]The declaration, which Mr. Obama signed Friday, authorizes the administration to waive or modify certain federal requirements involving Medicare, Medicaid and health-privacy rules to speed treatment. While grim sounding, it is aimed at clearing government red tape before it can become an obstacle for health-care providers in the weeks ahead should the number of flu cases surge, a White House spokesman said.
Got that? Clearing red tape in preparation for a possible pandemic is the slippery slope to fascism. Because there’s no “public” in public health.
You know what, wingnuts? DON’T get the vaccine. Disease is the only way to hold down your numbers, what with the hostile birth movement.
