Posted on 09/17/2014 11:53:19 AM PDT by LeoWindhorse
The danger of EBOLA infection to our Armed Forces members is too great if they are deployed to the ground in West Africa . It is NOT their mission ! We put them all at unique and deadly risk , and an exposure that risks bringing Ebola back to the homeland as well . NO BOOTS ON THE GROUND IN WEST AFRICA
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While I can understand a humanitarian impulse to help deal with this outbreak, its hard to figure how Obama decides the military should do the job.
“Boots in the petri dish”
We (the USA) should be doing something to insure that Ebola doesn't make it to our shores. We should be offering some sort of help to keep it contained where it is.
Since I don't know exactly what the troops are supposed to be doing over there, it's hard for me to criticize just yet. On the other hand, if anyone can screw up a situation, it's Obama.
Of course they want to deploy troops to Ebola affected areas.
How else do you think they’ll get Ebola into the US?
He hates the military. Always has.
Please raise your hand if you think anyone in the white house gives a rat’s a$$ what we think about anything.
I just want to know what American troops are supposed to do when confronted by a desperate machete wielding mob? Will they be allowed to defend themselves? Will they face charges if they defend themselves?
You know what this is about...using them for guinea pigs for these vaccines they're coming up with.
You are 100% correct.
All that’s going to happen is the troops will get Ebola. If the healthcare workers in hazmat suits are getting it you know our guys will get it.
Doctors not BOOTS.
Half a million people die every year in Africa of malaria. No one seems to care about that. However when a couple thousand people die of ebola, suddenly we’re sending troops and other humanitarian aid.
I understand wanting to do something to help. However, charity is the job of Christian missionaries and other private citizens. If the government is going to spend $1 billion it would be arguably better spent on studying ebola and coming up with either a vaccine or cure.
It is independent of Ebola. The military fire bullets and break things. They are not a world health organization. This is way outside their scope and another Obama tactic to wussify the military.
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While I can understand a humanitarian impulse to help deal with this outbreak, its hard to figure how Obama decides the military should do the job. |
Are you kidding? Even way before Obama began his occupation, the military became less than armed forces who fight wars.
They are now mostly about nation rebuilding and humanitarian relief efforts.
EXACTLY! It is not the job of our Military. But could be a great job for Fn’Kery and his bunch!
They won’t have any ammunition - they won’t be able to defend themselves.
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