[Resolute Conservative]

So he lied. Just like our government is on how they are “protecting us”. Damn them all.

[PGalt]

Thanks for posting. Very interesting comments at the source.

Life/health BUMP!

[Qiviut]

Regarding Ebola: Central nervous system involvement has led to hemiplegia and disorientation, and sometimes frank psychosis.

This would likely explain Sawyer's behavior along with fear, grief over his sister, losing control (body, circumstances - unable to go home), etc. I don't think his behavior is all that 'strange'. Richard Preston's book 'The Hot Zone' talked about personality changes (for lack of a better term), but the 'frank psychosis' (characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganization of thought and behavior) reference is from the link below:

Simple and Useful Information: Ebola Virus

[LeonardFMason]

“FrontPageAfrica has now learned that upon being told he had Ebola, Mr. Sawyer went into a rage, denying and objecting to the opinion of the medical experts. “He was so adamant and difficult that he took the tubes from his body and took off his pants and URINATED ON THE HEALTH WORKERS, forcing them to flee.”

Does R. Kelly also deny having Ebola?

[Vermont Lt]

Why are we shocked when third world people act all third-worldly.

[Praxeologue]

An Ebola diagnosis in underdeveloped countries is a death sentence because it places you in quarantine with others who have the same diagnosis. Note that Sawyer behaved normally until he was informed of the diagnosis. Then he pulled out all the stops to get out, including pulling strings with government contacts. His behavior was quite rational.

No wonder the populace reacts by wanting to burn down hospitals, kill patients and send in the army. No wonder no one wants to be diagnosed. There is no trust, and for good reason. Meanwhile, Western doctors are leaving.

The West needs to send several hospital ships as mobile clinics. They can anchor just offshore, accept patients under controlled sterile conditions and study the virus.