Bush Using Military During Avian Flu Outbreak

[Sandman]

Originally posted by Russian
In that case, it is pointless. By the time Congress makes a decision, the America will be buried six feet under.  

You don't know that.

There's good reason to limit these decisions to the Congress. They won't be hasty about it. Unless the need is truly dire, it shouldn't be done.

[Sandman]

Originally posted by EagleEyes
Well yes i do read books, quite a few political ones, and not just one sided either.  I can see your point though, BUT Russian has a point.  I dont think any of the first responders could do such a job, like the military could.  Personally i dont think there is anything wrong with the patriot act.  Why be worried if you dont have anything to hide??  Let the FBI listen to my phone calls, i have nothing to be worried about, heck they may even have a good day because of it!

4- Members should post in a way that is respectful of other users and HTC. Flaming or abusing users is not tolerated.

[EagleEyes]

I hope he would, because he was a very intellegent man!  A true American!! <<>>


But we each have our own opinion and even though we may not agree, we band together  if America is threatened, either my an enemy or by Nature, and thats what makes this country so great!!  

Plz dont forget about Sept 11th, Hurrican Katrina, Rita!!

[Sandman]

Originally posted by EagleEyes

Plz dont forget about Sept 11th, Hurrican Katrina, Rita!!

Hmmm... this is relevant in what way?

[Russian]

Originally posted by Sandman
You don't know that.

There's good reason to limit these decisions to the Congress. They won't be hasty about it. Unless the need is truly dire, it shouldn't be done.

If we put humor aspect of my quote aside, that type of action requires immediate reaction. I’m ignorant on speed of Congress’ reaction, but it is probably not as fast as if a commander in chief had to do it. Waking up during night from a phone call and giving order or assembling entire Congress clearly shows which action is faster.

[Sandman]

It might be faster, but it might also be prone to abuse. I like that whole checks and balances thing that the Founders came up with.

I wonder what they would think of our new king.

[AdmRose]

Originally posted by Russian
If we put humor aspect of my quote aside, that type of action requires immediate reaction. I’m ignorant on speed of Congress’ reaction, but it is probably not as fast as if a commander in chief had to do it. Waking up during night from a phone call and giving order or assembling entire Congress clearly shows which action is faster.

Congress managed to declare war on Japan in only 1 day, if I recall correctly.

[MrCoffee]

Flu?

[AKS\/\/ulfe]

Originally posted by EagleEyes
How am i an idiot??? Im not the one compairing president bush to a movie character!  No disrespect Adm, just blows my mind, thats all!

You are one because you decided to toe the "typical bush hater" line and then go with the predictable exaggeration like it actually makes a point. Not to mention the multitude of spelling mistakes.
-SW

[Russian]

Originally posted by Sandman
It might be faster, but it might also be prone to abuse. I like that whole checks and balances thing that the Founders came up with.

I wonder what they would think of our new king.

Originally posted by AdmRose
Congress managed to declare war on Japan in only 1 day, if I recall correctly.

I understand checks and balances concept, and I hearty agree to it.  Although, “a communist government can handle such situation much better.” – A guy from Livermore labs (designing detection methods to bio-chem) said. Even if it takes one day, it will be one day too late. My personal opinion, containment of the bird flu cannot be done in this day and age.

[Russian]

Originally posted by MrCoffee
Flu? LOL!

Is it funny that 35% of the population will perish? Because that’s the ‘death rate’ of a simple flu once it jumps to humans and regains influenza like spreading speeds.

[Hangtime]

This is a BIG problem.

I have all the respect in the world for a soldier serving overseas.

Deployed here against americans to do quarantine and police work, population control; superior to state police and local law enforcement run by elected chiefs and sheriffs..

Man, yer talkin civil war.

[Vulcan]

IIRC this bird flu has a kill rate of 50%.

You think its a bad idea to nail it down?

[Sandman]

I think it's a bad idea to use the military to do the nailing.

[EagleEyes]

Originally posted by AKS\/\/ulfe
You are one because you decided to toe the "typical bush hater" line and then go with the predictable exaggeration like it actually makes a point. Not to mention the multitude of spelling mistakes.
-SW

Didnt realize i was in a spelling class, mybad!:rolleyes: Well thats your opinoin and i respect that.  Im not gonna sit here on this forum and act like a child argueing with you about it.  No need too, from what i can tell, NONE of us have a say in the matter so we can continue to argue until we all pass out.  Not gonna change a darn thing.  I may not have made since to you, but a lot of what people say about certian subjects doesnt make since to me.  But what can ya do!


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