[donozark]

Liberia has a population of 4 million. Yet I read a couple days ago, they now have less than 300 doctors. Who the hell wants to practice medicine in Liberia now? And we really do not yet know the total effect of Ebola in more rural areas. Some small villages not heard from in days. Power failure? Internet down? Or wiped out by Ebola and survivors fled?

Another problem is many people over there are superstitious. Distrustful of outsiders. They think medical people bring Ebola with them. Therefore, medical people are subject to attack. Hell awaits us. The hell of Ebola....

[Smokin' Joe]

There are those intrepid souls who feel the calling to go toward the sound of suffering, to help, who have the skills, regardless of the risk.

It isn't for everyone, but whether they wear a FDNY uniform, the turnout gear of a volunteer fireman, fight our enemies, or pluck survivors from the wreckage of a hurricane, they feel a need to be there.

That group also includes the doctors, nurses, and others, who if they survive practicing medicine in such an outbreak (and, frankly, even if they do not) will always command my respect for having tried to help, undeterred by the difficulties or the danger.

Who knows why people feel the callings they do?...but thank Almighty God they do.