Bubonic Plague Mice Missing

bigw00dy · 09-16-2005, 06:18 AM

I Read this story yesterday. I got a wierd vibe about the situation. On top of the fact that it is in my home state.

]....."Federal officials said the mice may never be accounted for. Among other scenarios, the rodents may have been stolen, eaten by other lab animals, or misplaced because of a paperwork error "

How in the hell during a POST 9/11 world do you MISPLACE 3 mice who were purposely infected with bubonic plague? This is beyond me!!

Perry Winkle · 09-16-2005, 06:27 AM

If they are loose just hope the flavor of disease they are carrying isn't extremely resistant to antibiotics.

Trilby · 09-16-2005, 07:57 AM

Just freakin' FANTASTIC! No WONDER I have all the ticks and disorders I have! One more bloody thing!!! So. Mad!

Hobbs · 09-16-2005, 08:17 AM

I agree Bri. How does this sort of thing keep happening. You think we would be smarter than this. However, the article says mice infected with the bacteria responisble for the plague. Doesn't sound as though they actually have it. (2nd) However, this is the media we are talking about. We have a narrow view of what the press and the lab's pub office wants us to hear. (3rd) However, I'm sure it is little risk, I didn't see any national coverage on this story. (final) However, plague-ridden mice is the least of our worries. Ms. Spears just had her baby and udoubtedly, this story will be the new plague of the nation.

Relax girl, there's no sense in worring about shit we can't control.

09-16-2005, 10:15 AM

Hell, they got lose in New Jersey. The mob will probably take care of them. Out west here, the plague is endemic among the rodents of New Mexico. A few people come down with the plague down there every year, so its not like it wasn't already present.

Hobbs, all those mice need is the pathogen in their blood stream plus a few friendly fleas to serve as the vector.

Tonchi · 09-16-2005, 04:35 PM

I wouldn't think this is so alarming. After all, they can't find the other 9,500 HUMAN bodies which the mayor of NO was raving about being out there under the waters, what do you expect with mice?

09-16-2005, 06:18 AM	#1
bigw00dy I'm here once in a while Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 458	Bubonic Plague Mice Missing I Read this story yesterday. I got a wierd vibe about the situation. On top of the fact that it is in my home state. ]....."Federal officials said the mice may never be accounted for. Among other scenarios, the rodents may have been stolen, eaten by other lab animals, or misplaced because of a paperwork error* "* How in the hell during a POST 9/11 world do you MISPLACE 3 mice who were purposely infected with bubonic plague? This is beyond me!! __________________ flickr®

09-16-2005, 07:57 AM	#3
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Just freakin' FANTASTIC! No WONDER I have all the ticks and disorders I have! One more bloody thing!!! So. Mad! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

09-16-2005, 08:17 AM	#4
Hobbs Professor for the school of ass-clownery Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Surprise! Posts: 404	I agree Bri. How does this sort of thing keep happening. You think we would be smarter than this. However, the article says mice infected with the bacteria responisble for the plague. Doesn't sound as though they actually have it. (2nd) However, this is the media we are talking about. We have a narrow view of what the press and the lab's pub office wants us to hear. (3rd) However, I'm sure it is little risk, I didn't see any national coverage on this story. (final) However, plague-ridden mice is the least of our worries. Ms. Spears just had her baby and udoubtedly, this story will be the new plague of the nation. Relax girl, there's no sense in worring about shit we can't control. __________________ That's it! Send in the chimps!

09-16-2005, 04:35 PM	#6
Tonchi Victim of gravity Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hiding in plain sight Posts: 1,412	I wouldn't think this is so alarming. After all, they can't find the other 9,500 HUMAN bodies which the mayor of NO was raving about being out there under the waters, what do you expect with mice? __________________ Everything you've ever heard about Fresno is true.

09-16-2005, 06:27 AM	#2
Perry Winkle Esnohplad Semaj Ton Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 2,259	If they are loose just hope the flavor of disease they are carrying isn't extremely resistant to antibiotics.

09-16-2005, 10:15 AM	#5
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Hell, they got lose in New Jersey. The mob will probably take care of them. Out west here, the plague is endemic among the rodents of New Mexico. A few people come down with the plague down there every year, so its not like it wasn't already present. Hobbs, all those mice need is the pathogen in their blood stream plus a few friendly fleas to serve as the vector.

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