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In reply to the discussion: Republicans ramp up pressure for travel ban on citizens of nations affected by Ebola [View all]Pantagruelsmember
(106 posts)11. Viruses don't respect travel bans
and travelers with already issued visas will arrive from countries other than those banned. It's a 21 day incubation period, that's problematic. Education is needed and then extreme vigilance absent fear and superstition.
Uh-Oh, we're deep doo doo!
Somehow though a travel ban on anyone flying in or out of Texas does appeal to me.
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Republicans ramp up pressure for travel ban on citizens of nations affected by Ebola [View all]
candelista
Oct 2014
OP
The more voters they frighten, the more voters they frighten away from the polls. nt
valerief
Oct 2014
#4
Wait - I thought it was Ebola Terra-ists from Mexico we had to worry about.
yellowcanine
Oct 2014
#5
The assumption was, we can handle it! It won't affect Americans! It will be contained
TwilightGardener
Oct 2014
#7
This should come as no surprise, and brings back the republicans view of HIV, "that they deserved
still_one
Oct 2014
#17
No. US passport holders need not apply for visas to travel back into their own country.
kestrel91316
Oct 2014
#29
I actually do support a temporary ban on US visas for people originating in the 3 affected African
kestrel91316
Oct 2014
#28
I can't see this doing anything unless we ban the return of US citizens who get sick overseas.
hollowdweller
Oct 2014
#42