Hey Robert, the flu has been endemic in the world since humans were created. Some strains are worse than others (Spanish Flu) and the various H1N1 strains that we see. Humans are accustomed to losing loved ones to the flu. It’s part of life. Vaccines exist to combat this ancient illness.
This virus arrives, it is new, and most likely made by Chinese bioweapons researchers in Wuhan using CRISPR technology that they have appropriated from the West. Our societal norms of genetics are not applicable this time, as a China doesn’t subscribe to our code of decency. That is one of the West’s greatest failings, we pretend that our thought process is superior and that all other cultures want to be like us.
No. All other cultures want to destroy us, simply because we succeed and give our citizens God given rights. This is antithetical to Eastern thoughts.
Trying to equate the arrival of this new pathogen to an ancient and endemic one is exactly what our enemy requires for success. Please, go about life as normal while their weapon renders and decimates our society and economy, while the enemy who deployed this weapon continues its quarantine to emerge unscathed. They count on us to be selfish and only worry about money - after all, it is our desire to hoard our money that makes us buy the cheap crap which they produce for us.
Sun Tzu is the guiding principle of Chinese thought. This is merely the current manifestation.
I am comparing the 2 to show that the flu is far more contagious and deadly, but no one is freaking out over the flu. I do this because hysteria & panic have never solved a thing, and it certainly will not solve this virus.
If you truly believe that it was a bio-weapon that was released on purpose, then get mad, don't get panicky and hysterical.
I must admit I certainly do not reject the possibility that it was developed as a bio-weapon, but as to whether it was released accidentally or on purpose is a case for debate. The fact that they covered up, arrested people who tried to warn the world, and destroyed samples certainly does not bode well for them.
But the reality is we still have to deal with the issue at hand, which is the virus and containment of this virus. Panic & hysteria does not help reach a solution. I agree with President Trump that we need to have a period of isolation in hopes that it will retard the spreading of the virus. I also agree that we need to fast track things we already have within our arsenal that has shown promise elsewhere. Furthermore, we do not know for sure if this was a bio-weapon and if it was released accidentally or on purpose, but speculating about that is not where we need to focus our attention on. But I am willing to bet the Pentagon, or should I say the Defense Dept., is probably already looking into this possibility. If it is found to be so, China will be the big loser. Let's not make us a loser as well.
What we do not need is for us to let the fear of this virus stop us and create a different problem much bigger in addition to the virus, and that being the destruction of our economy.
The numbers, even worldwide, do not justify the hysteria & panic. They only increase problems, they never fix problems.
Let's all shelter in place as much as possible to see if we can slow the spread. If nothing else it affords time for professional that deal with these issues to perhaps get a better handle on what exactly we are dealing with.