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Every now and then, a global scare sweeps the planet. After H5N1 and SARS, it was the H1N1, a.k.a. swine flu epidemic just a few weeks ago. Fortunately, it turned out that this virus, while highly contagious, was not as lethal as initially thought. Right now, it has claimed fewer victims than a usual seasonal flu. A vaccine is being developed, and will likely be deployed just in time. So, no, there won’t be huge casualties, and the scare will evaporate.

Fortunately the swine flu was not the big grim reaper. But imagine, just for a moment, how it would be, if a really deadly epidemic broke out. An epidemic that claims thousands — if not more — victims in every city, will have to be dealt with in a completely different manner. For starters, whole areas will be cordoned off: it will be impossible to travel from one area to the next, and the only way to keep in touch with friends and relatives will be by phone, e-mail etc…

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Actually, it boggles the mind that advertisers could even ask. This is a silent memorial, a refuge and a consolation site, and the last thing our visitors would like is to be assaulted by intrusive, visually offensive ads for stuff that is not even linked to Cordula.

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