Reply #69: Thank you for posting - I realize we ALL don't want [View All]

[NoBushSpokenHere]

people to run scared and be afraid to return to protest. I believe this is the reason so many are downplaying the threat. I realized the possibility of something like this being done prior to going to DC. I was and am willing to take the risks. As I said in my prior posts, it is for my child I march. It is for the children who have been killed fighting a war that shouldn't have been fought. It is for the innocent Iraqis, it is for the genocide in New Orleans, it is for the people who have lost their homes due to job loss, it is for the people who are without insurance, it is for those seniors who may freeze or starve to death this winter, it is for those families living in shelters that I march.

I do not believe that the risk will keep people away from any future protests, in fact, I believe it will increase the numbers of people who do. We have to do everything legal in our power to stop what has happened to OUR America. If that means risking bioterrorism by our own government, then so be it.

Trying to ridicule those who post to warn others is no way to deter the threat. The threat exists regardless. It is our duty to let each other know of developments affecting those concerned with our cause. There were numerous children in the protest, there were countless senior citizens. Let alone, many who appeared to be physically challenged. To try to hush any discussion of the possibilities in order to thwart panic is wrong. We owe it to those who may become sick to keep this topic level-headed throughout the 15 day threat.

Question for kestrel91316: Could this be a mutated strain that doesn't cause the severe symptoms that would test positive in preliminary tests but negative on the CDC test?

No, I am not trying to add to the panic, just looking for answers.

Let's all have some cool heads and be civil about this.