L.A. mayor considers banning outdoor sports.....

[Paul Sarvas]

Originally Posted by Rod Greene

Dr. Ben Carson says 98% of coronavirus cases recover and ‘we can’t operate out of hysteria’
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death for Americans. But Carson said there will be more death "if we destroy the economic infrastructure of this country."

Ben Carson is a neurosurgeon, hardly an expert on pandemics. Besides, Bill Bennett (conservative pundit) gave almost the exact same spiel during a Fox interview. Maybe they read from the same script.

Originally Posted by Rod Greene

Paul and Bruce both BLUE STATERS imagine that.

I'm not sure what blue states have to do with anything here.

Anyways, Mr Greene if you insist on minimizing the effect of COVID 19, I suggest to take a roadtrip from Tennessee, stop in Washington DC, pickup Dr. Carson and go to one of the hospitals in the Bronx or Brooklyn. Take a stroll thru the ICU without PPE and witness the human suffering. Then volunteer to help the health workers putting in 16+ hour shifts. If that doesn't work you can come to the other end of New York State and visit the Erie County Medical Center. The county where I live has 2000+ cases of the COVID 19 virus. Perhaps you will change your thinking about sheep, goats and hoaxes.


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[SStockDart]

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[SStockDart]

I am really surprised why more, on here, are not outraged. This virus has proven deadly for those of us with "underlying" medical conditions. I suspect that most "baby boomers/Viet Nam era veterans all have "underlying medical conditions", therefore, likely to expire as a result of coronavirus.
The emphasis should not be on the 98% that likely would survive, but on the total, including the Viet Nam veterans that gave their all.
Echo Charlie Out.

[SStockDart]

Sorry to duplicate, not smart enough to fix it. Lol

[Superfan1]

Originally Posted by SStockDart

I am really surprised why more, on here, are not outraged. This virus has proven deadly for those of us with "underlying" medical conditions. I suspect that most "baby boomers/Viet Nam era veterans all have "underlying medical conditions", therefore, likely to expire as a result of coronavirus.
The emphasis should not be on the 98% that likely would survive, but on the total, including the Viet Nam veterans that gave their all.
Echo Charlie Out.

I am a Viet Nam era veteran (U.S. Navy from 1967-1971 on a nuclear submarine and 2 submarine rescue ships). I have never smoked, but I am 73 years old and I have asthma; otherwise, I am in excellent health. Due to my age and underlying condition, if I were to get this disease, the consequences most likely would be dire. Be safe everyone, I hope to see you at a race at some point this season!

[Bruce Noland]

Bill, thank you for your service.

[Superfan1]

Originally Posted by Bruce Noland

Bill, thank you for your service.

You're welcome Bruce; you and I are in complete agreement regarding COVID-19 and several other things that I won't mention here.

[HP HUNTER]

Originally Posted by Superfan1

You're welcome Bruce; you and I are in complete agreement regarding COVID-19 and several other things that I won't mention here.

Let me correct you, its NOT covid 19, it the WUHAN virus.

[Superfan1]

Originally Posted by HP HUNTER

Let me correct you, its NOT covid 19, it the WUHAN virus.

I will call it what I prefer to call it which is COVID 19.

[Carguy49]

Originally Posted by Superfan1

I am a Viet Nam era veteran (U.S. Navy from 1967-1971 on a nuclear submarine and 2 submarine rescue ships). I have never smoked, but I am 73 years old and I have asthma; otherwise, I am in excellent health. Due to my age and underlying condition, if I were to get this disease, the consequences most likely would be dire. Be safe everyone, I hope to see you at a race at some point this season!

First off, thank you for your service. I wasn't in the service, but worked for the Post Office. My 1st few years was in the military mail section. We handle most of the mail going to the service men and women around the world. I hope all got everything that was sent to them, a few packages didn't make it. That was from 68 until 71 or there abouts.

I am 70 and have had asthma (mostly in my youth but some issues in adulthood). That being said I am very careful when I get out. Most of my food is brought to me by my daughter and her husband. I am very grateful for that. I do go for some fun food on occasion (ice cream and such). Being on house arrest (as I call it) is frustrating, but I get it. I pray daily and enjoy talking with people when I am out. We keep our distance and all seem to be doing quite well.

Common sense applies to anything that we do in these times. Unfortunately, many people don't have that and thus are possibly putting others in danger. I, for one, am willing to stay close to home and wait it out. Good luck to all and stay safe and healthy. Prayers to you all.