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Comment Re:Why (Score 1) 529

Let me say this again, since it deserves repeating. Time and time again, posters on Slashdot talk about the 'fictitious' threat of terrorism that government uses as the excuse for encroachments on perceived liberties. You, the posters are the reason why an actual coordinated attack within a 'safe' democratic country is news on Slashdot.

I should point out this attack disastrously failed, due to Canada's strong gun laws and steadfast courage under fire.

Notice the lack of actual panic, and how bystanders did what they could quickly?

And a really cool Sergeant-at-Arms. Kudos.

Comment Re:CDC does disease control, NIH does research (Score 1) 384

all three are relevant research studies. gay marriage is legal in most of America, obesity is a known problem (it's Health), primates are our nearest analogs, and the latter choice might not be your cup of tea, but you'd be surprised what people do.

face it, you just love Russia and want America weak.

Comment Re:unless you recently went to Africa (Score 2) 384

or you were a health care worker caring for Duncan. Or happened to live in the apartment complex where Duncan stayed. Or you happened to be on a flight from Texas to Ohio. Or on a flight from Ohio to Texas. Or one of those within 2 degrees of separation of any of these.

Read what I said.

Billions of people on this planet. Hundreds of millions in the US.

More people die from heat stroke in Texas than are even remotely considered "at potential risk".

It's like you worry about being attacked by Martians while crossing a busy highway.

Pay attention to the cars and trucks in the highway.

Comment CDC does disease control, NIH does research (Score 2) 384

The funny thing is it's the cut in NIH funding that means we don't have vaccines, not the cut in CDC funding, which only manages it after it spreads.

CDC means Center for Disease Control

NIH means National Institute for Health

That and the cut for health care in Texas that increased the risk factors.

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