Toon: Outbreaks In America

[n2doc]

[gratuitous]

1. Science says be calm

In regard to ebola, the scientists say, stay calm. It's passed through bodily fluids, not airborne. The media say freak out! In regard to global climate change, the scientists say, get concerned, take action! The media it's all a hoax.

Hmmmm.

[the_sly_pig]

3. Mike Moore was right...

about maintaining a certain level of fear in the populace. Fear certainly has its uses.... .

[DemoTex]

4. I think Naomi Klein had a word or two on the subject, too.

IIRC.

[alfredo]

2. KNR

[tclambert]

5. We are perfectly safe

from rationality.