I was wondering why we hadn't had a constant update locally of the H1N1 Flu Virus or notorious Swine Flu, here in Florida and so I Googled the source of what the national status was on this unwelcomed interloper: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/update.htm
You can go there too by using the above site.
It narrows down to this; we have had 5,764 cases in the 48 contiguous states, 122 that are here in Florida and 9 deaths nationwide. So this has been continuing with not as much fanfare or media blowing it out of proportion. I suppose it is a difficult call when something this serious is out there in the general population, but caution is the correct way to handle anything that has lethal potential.
This back and forth on the issue of detainees will continue on until resolution. The fact that the vote of 90 to 5 against the closure for now is why we all must know specifically how they will be handling these people accused of terrorism. Many are concerned that our safety will be jeopardized if Guantanamo is closed. President Obama is trying with all his abilities to resolve everyone’s concerns over this, while X-vice president Cheney is trying to create fears in Americans with wild accusations of what the closing will do.
The Miami Herald, running a McClatchy News Service story, writes that President Obama will address the Gitmo issue today in a speech that "will lay out a defense of his national security policies and assure Americans he won't let terrorists loose in the U.S. as he looks to ease fears about closing the detainee facility." That was written this morning before his actual speech.
The below reports adds fuel to Cheney’s fire:
The New York Times reports that "an unreleased Pentagon report concludes that about one in seven of the 534 prisoners already transferred abroad from the detention center in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, has returned to terrorism or militant activity."
In my opinion, I personally think that all the remaining 240 in detention should be tried for their war crimes (all terroristic actions are acts of war, I do believe) and sentenced accordingly. As our Commander-in-chief has stated if they are found guilty we have excellent facilities to incarcerate them and make sure they never ever see the light of day.
Kudos to NYC for stopping that terrorist action so smartly today by fooling those fools with fake bombs. Terrific job FBI, Chief of Police, and the mayor himself!
My hubby worked feverously today to beat the raindrops and finish one of the raised beds including the edging, the center one approximately 4’X12’. All that is left is the other section along the fence itself, and then to spice up the turned over soil with compost and nutrients before planting can begin.
Now I will bid you all a good night to all and to all count those blessings and I will too!
Speaking My Mind is about: Tobi, who is a middle aged, no, oh all right a slightly over the hill woman with all the imperfections that go with that, and this concerns her daily life's perceptions and experiences.
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