| Warnings by health officials this week that the spread of a new strain of H1N1 swine flu meant that a global pandemic was ?imminent? were followed by clarification that the word pandemic will be used ?even if the new virus turns out to cause mainly mild symptoms.? The situation presented the world?s news media with a conundrum: How loudly should a responsible person shout (or whisper) ?Possible Fire!? in a crowded theater? |
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