Nigeria had the guts to stop it.
America won’t because we let ourselves be led around by the PC crowd.
Well.....Your assertion is true, (about PC) but I’m not yet seeing it affecting how we combat a disease that has yet to become problematic.
If it does, and if I see PC stuff as a obstacle to controlling it, I will respond to it, most certainly..
Assuming you are referring to actions we are not taking at this time regarding transportation, I would agree with those who would say it is not necessary at this time.
However, I think more can be done insofar as screening on the African side..If it had been done, the Dallas guy might have been held in quarantine, due to his obvious contact with a infected person. But that a big IF....with lots of little if’s.
Having said that, if they were doing these things in Liberia, the outbreak would never have gotten out of control, but we can do the same on our side of the fence. It would be highly inconvenient for travelers from the region. Once instituted, people who normally would go to the region to help or advise, would likely refrain from going. or they would have to use a much longer route to avoid the scrutiny.
Without US and western assistance, the problem would get worse and could spread to the entire continent. Longer routes would mean more potential exposures..from someone infected, and more difficulty preventing it or monitoring it.
All ending in panic, and refugees..The worst possible thing that could happen.
So you see.....all actions have consequences, no matter how rational they may appear at the time.