…we have 28 confirmed cases of swine ‘flu in this country now.
Of course I realise that this is potentially dodgy for the very young, the elderly, people with respiratory problems, etc. Globally, the situation is becoming so worrisome that the World Health Organisation might raise its pandemic level from five to six – its highest alert.
28 cases…
Yet, statistcally, 100 women and girls were subjected to sexual violence in this country today alone. And there’ll be another 100 tomorrow. And the day after that. And the day after that… Last week 700 women and girls were subjected to sexual violence in this country and this time next week the tally will be 1400 since April 28th. And that’s just on our tiny little isle. Globally, the situation is terrifying.
But, hey, who’s panicking?
That’s right; no-one. It’s just business as usual.
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Sarah // May 5, 2009 at 10:23 pm |
*cough* I think I may break out in rashers…
But don’t phone NHS direct or you’ll just get crackling….
See, one of those numbers I really don’t take that seriously. The other I most definitely do.
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turnyourbackonpage3 // May 6, 2009 at 11:01 pm |
A stark reminder. Thank you, Witchy Woo.
Steph // May 9, 2009 at 8:14 am |
Yes, witchy, the powers that be are focused on the real issues as per usual :rolleyes:
And of course, as Boris retracts on his promise of funding new rape crisis centres, and we’re told that we have to cut public expenditure during the recession, our MP’s are as ever on the make.
JENNIFER DREW // May 10, 2009 at 10:49 pm |
Business as usual when it comes to men committing violence against women, whereas swine flu well that is another great opportunity for pharmaceutical companies to sell even more unwanted drugs and make a tidy profit in the process.
Hysterical over-reaction in respect of miniscule outbreak of swine flu? No, of course not because the men in power have proclaimed it is an epidemic. But so is men’s violence against women an epidemic and the cause is masculinity. But then masculinity cannot be cured with a few tablets unfortunately – instead we are long overdue a radical change but since it will not be men in power who will profit, don’t hold your breath for any mention concerning which sex is committing this violence against women and children. Unless of course, the rare case of women’s violence against male partners occurs and then is subjected to sensationalised media male hysterical over reactions – or should that be reporting?
Mary Sunshine // May 14, 2009 at 3:28 am |
It’s only an epidemic if it threatens males.
Polly Styrene // May 14, 2009 at 10:47 pm |
Much more than 100 really.
simply wondered // May 26, 2009 at 10:02 pm |
they said it was a mandemic – i think that means it’s nasty, scary and widespread.
Sarah // May 27, 2009 at 11:18 pm |
We’ve just had swine flu – my little swine brought it back from cub camp…
stormy // June 11, 2009 at 7:54 pm |
they said it was a mandemic – i think that means it’s nasty, scary and widespread.
Well oh-my-gosh SW, we had better panic NOW if it has gone *mandemic*!
Great point Witchy, puts it all into perspective.