03-17-2020, 07:10 AM
Again, I am reminded of the discussion held by the people of Saint-Pierre on the island of Martinique as Mount Pelee was rumbling in the distance. Some, most predominately the merchants who feared a loss of revenue, were cavalier and encouraged the people to continue shopping and carrying on as if there was nothing to be concerned with. Others, who were in general drowned out, spoke of the impending dangers.
As it was she blew, and killed all but two of the entire city's population of approximately 30,000.
As it is now, we have reams of knowledge of past epidemics and the severe measures that we must take to irradiate them. Anyone, imo, preaching anything other than caution is risking the lives of all that would be lulled into listening to them.
Of course, I suspect the best advise is to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. And, if you have any of the listed underlying conditions take the warnings seriously. Is that fear mongering?
As it was she blew, and killed all but two of the entire city's population of approximately 30,000.
As it is now, we have reams of knowledge of past epidemics and the severe measures that we must take to irradiate them. Anyone, imo, preaching anything other than caution is risking the lives of all that would be lulled into listening to them.
Of course, I suspect the best advise is to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. And, if you have any of the listed underlying conditions take the warnings seriously. Is that fear mongering?