For an interesting and enlightening collection of links about the H1N1 flu and the controversy about mandatory vaccination [and safety of the vaccine even for those who take it voluntarily], as well as Tamiflu [in which Rumsfeld is a large shareholder], and other related matters see http://www.legitgov.org/flu_oddities.html

As one trained in Public Health and Toxicology I'm quite aware of how dangerous a flu pandemic can be and what happened in 1918 when millions died. That said, there are disturbing aspects about this flu virus, the alarm being raised about it from official quarters that seems to mimic the fear-mongering of the 'terrorist' threat, the medical and ethical issues of mandatory vaccinations and mandatory actions against those infected, etc. Most disturbing, however, to me is the real possibility that this virus is a result of human stupidity or of human intentional design - not covered in any of the articles above, I think, but I'm willing to put forth the evidence.

Vaccinations in general are thought to be responsible for the increase in several diseases, due mostly to [but not exclusively to] the mercury compounds included in most of them [the Hg compounds are to preserve them, but known to have adverse effects]. Anti-flu vaccines include dead tissue of those who died in the 1918 epidemic and their safety is in question - as they often give more cases of the flu than they protect; and questions raised as to other diseases and conditions that may result from this and other vaccines [though some are beneficial, surely]. The H1N1 vaccine is especially suspect as to safety, and suspicion exists that it may be being pushed by those who stand to make a profit from it and the resulting illnesses. Lastly,questions as to whether the current 'emergency' might not have a component of social, and political control in an already overly controlled nation [US].

Pres. Obama declared a National Health Emergency due to the H1N1 flu yesterday. He and the Govt. now have powers to override many laws and constitutional freedoms due to this Emergency declaration. The same was done with 9-11. I'm not trying to compare them, nor say the same forces are behind them. However, a closer examination of the motivations and the disease; as well as the proposed and in many cased mandated 'cures' need to be examined.

The floor is open....may I suggest you look at the summaries and links given above.