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[Oznell]

Dr. Fauci in an interview just called for the abolition of "wet markets" around the world, which have been implicated in the start of viruses like Covid-19.  The stacking of cages with live animals, one upon the other, can result in the mingling of secretions, etc. which have proven to be harmful. 

He said he'd like to see governments lean on those countries that permit these markets, to no longer have them.  That seems like a sensible suggestion. 

[tends2dogs]

Just the visual of that makes me so sad and sick.

[Deree]

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@tends2dogs wrote:

Just the visual of that makes me so sad and sick.

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Yes, perhaps @Oznell could put a "graphic" warning in her title.

[stuyvesant]

I don't think @Oznell's post is any more 'visual' than those endless animal rescue commercials we get all the time on TV.

[Deree]

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@stuyvesant wrote:

I don't think @Oznell's post is any more 'visual' than those endless animal rescue commercials we get all the time on TV.

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.... which is why I ALWAYS quickly turn the channel or mute it.  It's a matter of consideration for those who are a bit more sensitive to those kinds of things.

[Oznell]

Yeah, I was torn, @Deree about wording to describe what goes on.  It's so deeply distressing to think of those poor animals and what they go through-- I find it unbearable. 

Yet, in order to understand Dr. Fauci's public health concerns, it's necessary to allude to it.

Maybe I can tinker with the title to warn off those who might be upset. 

[Deree]

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@Oznell wrote:

Yeah, I was torn, @Deree about wording to describe what goes on.  It's so deeply distressing to think of those poor animals and what they go through-- I find it unbearable. 

Yet, in order to understand Dr. Fauci's public health concerns, it's necessary to allude to it.

Maybe I can tinker with the title to warn off those who might be upset. 

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Just add the word "Graphic" in your title -- that should be enough.  And thanks.

[Buffalogal47]

@Oznell :

That's easier said than done. Wet markets have been a tradition in China for centuries. Better for the Chinese government to enforce stricter hygiene codes for those places. China in general is a filthy country. Personal hygiene is deplorable. They have inadequate sewage and water treatment plants. In fact many areas of the country have none. Human & animal waste is everywhere. It is even used for fertilizer. What that country needs is a general massive cleanup, starting with the people themselves. It's no wonder almost every major epidemic has its origins in China.

[KingstonsMom]

That will never happen in China and some other Asian countries.

I read an article (with horrific photos) just yesterday showing that these markets are still operating in China, including selling bats, cats, dogs, rabbits.

I won't go into any more details than that, it sickens me to even think about it.