RE: [pyrnet] anthrax

["Ferreira, Elaine (ING)" <FerreiraE@ING-AFS.com>]

I really believe that it is better to take the news in small doses. If you
sit there glued to the screen with the constant parade of "experts" and
talking heads, it just adds to the anxiety level. I find that I do so much
better if I turn on the TV, find out what has happened in the past 24 hours
and then turn it off. The media is just doing their usual job of hyping
issues way beyond their actual news-worthiness (I know that's not a word,
but you know what I mean). If they were able to show anything graphic from
the war, that is what our screens would be filled with, but since there are
few images available from that arena, they are pushing the anthrax scare
down our throats. Since that is starting to lose it's shock value, I hear
them starting to talk about possible smallpox attacks. It's just a ratings
thing. 
 
All you can do is go on with your life, stay informed, stay alert, support
our troops and be proud to be a citizen of the greatest country on this
Earth. 
 
Elaine and Pico

-----Original Message-----
From: Cynthia Willets [mailto:tea4c@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2001 10:59 AM
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] anthrax


Thank you Barb,  I often wonder what is going on in the rest of the world --
as our media is so hyped over the anthrax.  Here in our state they seem to
be shutting everything down the minute someone thinks the bloody word.  
They never shut down the highways -- the largest killer in this country. The
whole thing is beginning to annoy me.  I want to just say to the hysterics
--"Get a grip -- no one knows when they are going to die."  You do what you
can with in reason to protect yourself (e.g.. look both ways before crossing
the street). If we keep giving into the fear then the terrorist -- no matter
who they are -- win.  We need to get back to living.