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Now with the hype of H1N1 flu virus a.k.a. swine influenza, you would think authorities everywhere would be “putting down” the pigs. Sadly, no such action has been taken. Previously, during the Mad Cow disease and Bird Flu eras, lots of cows and birds were euthanized. People were shitless scared to eat these succulent meats that most of them turn into vegetarians. So how come,there is an exception for these bacteria carriers?

Do you know that, after you boil these pigs for such a long time, the bacteria are still actively living? This is way before even the flu started. I remember my chemistry teacher stated that fact. Ewww! And yet, people are still eating them. Remember the phrase, “You are what you eat!” Come on people, these animals eat anything and I mean ANYTHING!

Furthermore, people are still flying off to those infected countries for vacation purpose. Only few managed to cancel off their plans. Ok, I’m fine that it is their choice to take the risk but I think it is a bit thoughtlessly selfish. They are after all potential carriers especially countries which have not been infected yet. They just carelessly take off without an ounce of concern and consideration to the people whom they known. I think this would be worst compare taking a vacation to a country which has political issues and chaotic riots. They are either insane or idiotic to even bother to go there. If they do not care of their own safety and the people around them, then go ahead. Just remember the old saying, “Don’t go crying over spoilt milk!”

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vi-rus [vahy-ruh s]
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/virus

–Noun , plural –rus-es

1. An ultramicroscopic (20 to 300 nm in diameter), metabolically inert, infectious agent that replicates only within the cells of living hosts, mainly bacteria, plants, and animals: composed of an RNA or DNA core, a protein coat, and, in more complex types, a surrounding envelope.
2. Informal. A viral disease.
3. A corrupting influence on morals or the intellect; poison.
4. A segment of self-replicating code planted illegally in a computer program, often to damage or shut down a system or network.

Related forms:
vi-rus-like, adjective

eu-tha-na-sia [yoo-thuh-ney-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/euthanasia

1. Also called mercy killing. The act of putting to death painlessly or allowing to die, as by withholding extreme medical measures,  a person or animal suffering from an incurable, esp. a painful, disease or condition.
2. Painless death.

Related forms:
Eu-tha-na-si-ast [yoo-thuh-ney-zee-ast], noun
Eu-tha-na-sic [yoo-thuh-ney-zik], adjective