[El Cid]

So while the author's points on fearmongering are important and worth discussion, his analysis of ebola in particular and government in general is quite flawed, in my humble opinion.

I agree with your humble opinion.
I hope this Ebola burns out quickly - with minimal damage.
The Government pretty much works against the people and their objective is to increase their power - not govern as public servants. I.e., I'd trust their public pronouncements as far as I could throw them.
And finally - this Media screed from the Guardian is just trying to influence people to remain sheep and to trust their 'masters' (or 'betters', so to speak).

[RayChuang88]

I think because we're so paranoid about a potential Ebola outbreak, everyone is really on edge and a suspicious fever of anyone who has recently travelled to western Africa is taken VERY seriously.