[Will88]

Hence the abundance of caution that obliterates Mr. Sullum's argument.

Haven't heard any of the feds in Obama's administration using that once often heard phrase. And an abundance of caution is exactly what competent leadership at every level would be using when dealing with a virus with a 70% mortality rate. And they do not know for certain how ebola is transmitted.

Reckless and irresponsible 'leadership' what has put political considerations before public health.

[Carry_Okie]

And an abundance of caution is exactly what competent leadership at every level would be using when dealing with a virus with a 70% mortality rate. And they do not know for certain how ebola is transmitted.

Correct. The level of confidence portrayed about the epidemiology and control of this virus is appalling, especially considering its rate of mutation.