FINAL ASSIGNMENT!!!

I totally agree with this argument, swine flu has been totally out of proportion by the media and is honestly not that big of a deal. The other major point that I believe should be added is the fact that(this gonna sound crazy but) we should let people get the flu, which someone my say is crazy but if we get it now the population will build up a resilience and when the swine flu comes back, stronger(as is predicted) the effect won't be as large. This method has proved itself in the past in the days of small pox a very deadly disease at the time it was noticed that the maids who contracted cow pox(a much weaker form of the disease) from milking cows, did not contract in large quantities and those that did, did not die. Otherwise I thought it was a very good article full of supporting links and good arguments.

Low, Low turnout expected

Today Austin-American Statesman released perdictions that only 10-14 percent of registered voters in Austin will turn out to vote in the heating up mayoral election race. 10-14?!?!?!?! How could only 10-14% of the 526,187 turn out to vote in the elections that will have the most effect on our everyday life. Personally I always plan to vote on the people that can effect my everyday life. Besides if you don't you don't exercise your right to vote, then one can't really complain, or be upset with their own government if they didn't take the time to care about the issues in the first place. The Austin-American Statesman also recently posted that only 5.9% of registered voters showed up for early voting, which is now closed. One thing thought to bring in additional voters is the recent accusations that the candidates have been throwing at eachother. I believe that more people should go vote for the people that have the most effect on our lives, but I don't believe a bunch of accusations that come up every election, should draw out those voters.