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RB TexLa

(17,003 posts) Wed Oct 1, 2014, 10:06 PM Oct 2014

One thing everyone should remember with the Ebola scare [View all]

All this contain people and prevent people form traveling and such. Under our law a person never has to answer any questions or provide any information regarding their medical history or conditions to anyone. Also no one has to accept or purchase medical treatment from anyone if they do not want to.

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One thing everyone should remember with the Ebola scare [View all] RB TexLa Oct 2014 OP

You are wrong. See links below: kelly1mm Oct 2014 #1

The amount of cowardice in the land of the brave is breathtaking. Fred Sanders Oct 2014 #2

Ignorance of epidemiology and dangerous infectious diseases kestrel91316 Oct 2014 #6

Very true Cali_Democrat Oct 2014 #9

I do not know what par is for Liberia so I can not comment on par in America. But I do know Fred Sanders Oct 2014 #10

Money doesn't make people smart. In fact, I am getting the distinct impression it makes them stupid. kestrel91316 Oct 2014 #14

now there's a content free and none too swift comment. cali Oct 2014 #12

Sick Passengers Can Be Denied Boarding, CDC Guidelines Remind Airlines In Wake Of Ebola Outbreak NYC_SKP Oct 2014 #3

False. Public health considerations trump individual rights, as they should. kestrel91316 Oct 2014 #4

They have the right to slap you in quarantine any time they kestrel91316 Oct 2014 #5

And our medical privacy laws might have to be changed in response to this crisis. pnwmom Oct 2014 #7

I don't combat potential epidemics with you. Electric Monk Oct 2014 #8

If you think someone is infected pintobean Oct 2014 #11

Also, no french kissing, spitting contests, sharing needles, or unprotected sex. FSogol Oct 2014 #13