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I worry about being too Pollyannaish about COVID-19 because I have been overly optimistic about events in the past and yes, that does appear to be a serious illness which looks set to kill many thousands of people more. And I'm mostly telling people don't worry so much, this is not the end of the world, your concern and precautions should be only what you will be taking with regards the flu.
But I do believe that, and I don't encounter worries that invite a more moderated response. Instead it's all "they shouldn't be allowed to come here" and "I'm scared to go out because there's lots of Asian tourists in this town". So I feel like there's no room for being measured or talking about research and details, or anything really, aside from trying to beat back misinformation and racism.
But I do believe that, and I don't encounter worries that invite a more moderated response. Instead it's all "they shouldn't be allowed to come here" and "I'm scared to go out because there's lots of Asian tourists in this town". So I feel like there's no room for being measured or talking about research and details, or anything really, aside from trying to beat back misinformation and racism.
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Date: 2020-02-23 11:37 (UTC)From:But I hear you on the racist idiots! I didn't spend all my time avoiding pigs (a creature I'm more than a little fond of) thereafter!