Halloween

One of the greatest holidays in the world is constantly under attack each year. Some years Halloween is known for its unsafe candy (with razor blades), pedophiles handing out candy, or gang members initiating new members by holding up kids for their candy. The simple truth is that Halloween is relatively safe. In U.S.A Today, statistics reveal that 2.2 deaths per Halloween are caused by cars hitting children. Some reports say that this is more than two times more likely to happen on Halloween, but fail to reveal that probably 20-50 times more children are crossing the street at night on Halloween.

Also, we have all heard the urban legend that children get poisoned by people giving out trick or treat candy. In actuality, no such case has ever been discovered in the U.S. WOW, pretty lame story for how many times people pretend it happens.

Now this year, family members are worried about the swine flu being spread throughout the community by people spreading it hand to hand. Even Barack Obama has made it a national emergency. I question why it is such an emergency? Are medical companies going to make millions upon billions on these vaccines? Of course they are. To date, less than 115 people have died from swine flu this year (Centers for Disease Control). As of 2006, 73.7 million children under age 18 were in the United States. Thus, one in 640,869 children will die of swine flu. More children a year die of pneumonia, diarrhea, drowning, HIV, tuberculosis, suicide, etc. Which means, leave your child in a bubble if you want them safe.

Listen parents, Halloween couldn't really get much safer. Please consider being safe while trick or treating by participating in groups, having parental supervision, and providing flash lights and reflective gear for your child. Halloween is safe for the soul and the body, just don't get a tummy ache by eating too much candy!