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Who gives a crap? Swine flu is an overblown panic anyway.

This is a big deal in Alberta because they are on a big shortage.

".... it was undoubtedly a poor public relations move .... "

Indeed! And while some poor sap gets canned for doing them "a favor" while the public waits their turn, these spoiled millionaires with huge egos and a sense of entitlement bypass the whole line up of mere mortals and go on their merry way. Unfair? You bet!

Standing in line is for suckers.

Or people like you and me.

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Originally posted 10:20 AM ET  11.04 by Argos: Lets Go Packers!

This is a big deal in Alberta because they are on a big shortage.

we are on a shortage here in new england too! F these adult athletes, these shots need to go to the chilren and eldery first! so get sick and miss a few games!...............................
after all its only hockey!

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Originally posted 09:45 AM ET  11.04 by shafnutz05

Who gives a crap? Swine flu is an overblown panic anyway.

your tune will change when you get it! as did mine!

I say it's a good thing. That way when the overhyped masses think they get sick at least they will be able to watch a hockey game.

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Originally posted 10:23 AM ET  11.04 by DCruiser

".... it was undoubtedly a poor public relations move .... "Indeed! And while some poor sap gets canned for doing them "a favor" while the public waits their turn, these spoiled millionaires with huge egos and a sense of entitlement bypass the whole line up of mere mortals and go on their merry way. Unfair? You bet!

If they did it in the states at a private clinic during a road trip then it wouldn't have been a big deal. The fact that they did it in Calgary when thousands wait in line for hours doesn't look good.

If the provincial gov't were smart then they would have doctors and nurses at the schools giving the shots to kids first. Also and adult that wanted a shot as well would have to produce Gov't issued ID to show that they were 'Seniors'. After that then the general population.

They need to be more organized in the way that they are doing it.

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Originally posted 10:45 AM ET  11.04 by FoosBall

They need to be more organized in the way that they are doing it.

What are you talking about, making people wait out in the cold for a shot that is supposed to help them from getting sick isn't the best way to do it? Why don't they go outside and throw water on them too?

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Originally posted 10:33 AM ET  11.04 by Hank Kingsley

I say it's a good thing. That way when the overhyped masses think they get sick at least they will be able to watch a hockey game.

As always Hank a very good point. You always look out for the masses.

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Originally posted 10:48 AM ET  11.04 by santapig

What are you talking about, making people wait out in the cold for a shot that is supposed to help them from getting sick isn't the best way to do it? Why don't they go outside and throw water on them too?

I meant gov'ts in general.
The whole process doesn't appear to be that well organized when they say that this group of people and this group of people are to get the shot 1st (kids/seniors)... but we are not going to turn anyone away...
That's the loophole in the system and that's what causing these long lineups...

Merely a question of priorities - absolute no-brainer, eh.
But hey, if you wanted the 'doubtful portion' of the public to be interested in getting vaccinated, would there be a better way.

If the Flames organization made a significant donation this issue means nothing, but if not then a lot of tough questions need to be asked like why would the province allow people who don't have permanent residence there jump ahead of permanent residences?? But this site is for sports not politics so, who cares, Screw U T&R.

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Originally posted 10:45 AM ET  11.04 by FoosBall

If they did it in the states at a private clinic during a road trip then it wouldn't have been a big deal. The fact that they did it in Calgary when thousands wait in line for hours doesn't look good.

Actually, you can drive up to O'Hare Airport here in Chicago, pay $35.00 and get your swine flue shot, just like that. No waiting lines if you go between about 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

That's what you get when healthcare is run by a bureaucracy..... :)

Special treatment for athletes abounds.

More than a few moons ago my son was on the waiting list for an MRI. It was a long list.

This was when Hongcouver had the NBA Grizzlies. They had just drafted Shareef Raheem and were concerned about the status of one of his knees. So he jumped line ups and space was found and presto!! He was signed to a big buck contract.

Nobody got up in arms over it, the waiting list didn't suddenly get shorter or move more quickly, my son still had to wait.

So I'm not going to start worrying about a few folks who 'might' get the flu, especially when the alternative might be no hockey?

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Originally posted 09:45 AM ET  11.04 by shafnutz05

Who gives a crap? Swine flu is an overblown panic anyway.

I agree the H1N1 is overblown and seems like a money grab for the pharmacuticals, but there are thousands who take it pretty serious and are standing in line including elderly and small children. What the Flames and Alberta Health did was wrong and heads should roll over this decision.

After losing 3-2@Colorado and 3-1@home to Detroit it seems the only shots the Flames need are on goal.

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Originally posted 11:53 AM ET  11.04 by Wingsfan#1

After losing 3-2@Colorado and 3-1@home to Detroit it seems the only shots the Flames need are on goal.

Nice.