On the plus side, when Germans get biological fear, they react forcefully. I spoke with an old German dermatologist who remembered the last time Germany had a trichinosis outbreak, in the 1950s. He said it was like returning to Nazi days, as anyone who sold meat might get a 2am wake up call by inspectors, who would inspect every bit of meat, including canned meat, by opening it, in his store.
Ever flown Lufthansa?
Someone here the other day pointed out the left, once again, is blaming George Bush by saying that Bushmeat is to blame. Heh.
Having lived off and on in Germany for twenty years, I can attest to three certain characteristics of society in an episode like this. First, when the authorities make a policy of a harsh or fairly different manner...it’s the “law” at that point and ninety-nine percent of society accept. Kinda like the episode where all plastic bottles and soda cans had a deposit put on them, and you had to return them to get your value back. Second, respect for cops still exists here today....so if they say you are going to quarantine, you pack a bag and prepare yourself. Third, the general German public attitude is that German medical facilities are the best in the world, and you will get the absolute best treatment. It may be a bogus attitude, but everyone tends to believe it.