[Bluewave]

SARS may be the biggest threat to mankind in modern history. People are reluctant to face the reality of the threat.

I am not an alarmist, but if this disease breaks out in the general population of the US, we will see the medical system overwhelmed within weeks, millions of deaths, and an unprecedented economic depression.

Perhaps the seriousness of the threat is the reason few even bother to read the SARS news. They are not ready for the fear!

[InShanghai]

I think that once the hospitals start getting over-crowded in China, their political system will do one of two things:

• The socialist government will close their grip on the public and force people to quarantine. The Cultural Revolution lifestyle will be back in a flash (where everyone is afraid to do anything because they are constantly being monitored).
  
  Or
  
  
• The people will force a political change.

  In any case, I can see why the Chinese party leaders would want to ignore the problem.

[Lester Moore]

millions of deaths, and an unprecedented economic depression.

Millions of deaths? Holy Cow!

[blam]

"we will see the medical system overwhelmed within weeks, millions of deaths, and an unprecedented economic depression."

Just think, the survivors could have 2-3 houses, etc. Wouldn't have to build any new houses for 75 years or so.