A couple reflective thoughts this morning...
First, I was thinking that the following scenario would play out: you go and get a test and it comes back negative! Great! So you merrily go about your way go back to your office push the elevator button and guess who pushed it just before you? A person virulent with COVID-19. Now, your positive but you are certain that you’re not. Two weeks later you wind up being symptomatic . You don’t understand: the test stated that you were negative. The fact is a negative test does not confer immunity. And with this virus, you are only Positively absolutely negative for the next 15 seconds. Something to think about.
Second, One may consider that this exercise which we have been enduring for the last couple months is the preliminary bout to the enormous problem which would arise if a truly deadly highly virulent virus “appeared”. Given the possibilities, we from the standpoint of societal norms, have been fortunate.Essential services have essentially been functional and we have had access to food, medical care, although somewhat compromised, and basic living needs. This did and does not have to have be the case. The effect of a truly deadly pathogen would very rapidly cause the nature of civilization to deteriorate in such a fashion that traditional living would be nonexistent. I always reference the terrific novella written many many years ago by Jack London entitled The Scarlet Plague. This is downloadable and should be read by everyone who thinks about these things.
Third and finally, the dismissal of an individual who is competent, intellectual, and whose knowledge base is rooted in fundamental science truths is in my opinion and impeachable offense at this time. The president has significantly demonstrated that he cares not one whit for the health and safety of the people of these United States. This is in violation of the oath of office and of a required devotion to the existence of the citizens of the United States, its other residents, and to mankind in general. If and when the history of this era is ever written, this man’s name will go down with that of Nero, Caligula, and other miscreants who occupied positions of power in man’s “reign” upon this Earth. We may yet see what species is the true lord and master: never forget the upshot of Wells’ War of the Worlds. Nature’s forces: evolution and natural selection, are very very powerful.
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