[KantianBurke]

we're screwed

[anobjectivist]

All your intestines are belong to us

[sneakers]

Saw your profile Kantian - I'm sure you will bear the symbol of the Marines with pride and honor. God bless you!

[shadowman99]

While this is more unfortunate for those who get sick, it is better for the human race in this way:

In the book "The Hot Zone", Robert Preston makes the point that "Ebola does in ten days what it takes HIV ten years to accomplish" - but - The virus has a hard time spreading because the victims usually die before contact with numerous people.

Think of a virus as a wildfire - the hotter and faster it burns, the more likely it is to burn itself out.

HIV is a very "successful" virus because of the slower pace at which it attacks the host. A man or woman could be HIV+ for some time without knowing, and spreading the virus during this period.

In contrast, this virus seems to present itself quickly, killing it's host faster, immobilizing them sooner, and is therefore reducing it's full potential for the number of people that could be infected.

Another threat posed by a virus or disease is when it has killed all of it's infected victims without yet giving up it's secrets. Where did it come from? How is it spread? How can it be treated or cured? It remains a threat that could return at any time.

[aruanan]

we're screwed

You don't use your intestines for that, do you?

[Rummyfan]

Good luck! Are you off to The Basic School at Qauntico or Pendleton or Parris Island?

Whichever, thanks for serving our country!