Originally Posted by
talaniman
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In my own mind it matters little what the Chinese do or say, but how we handle what has happened and whether it was intentional or not you either let this thing run rampant, or get it under control. For sure most nations have the national discipline for control, and the social safety net to help its citizens through a shutdown and the economic pain it causes. Safety comes first and unfortunately the US has none of that going for it, and no leadership to effectively address it. That can't be blamed on China, or the virus to be frank about it.