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Originally Posted by shovel
We have an invading force of enemies on our soil, killing our families every single day and showing no mercy. They are not from space, they have been here the whole time and they are called pathogens. It is the responsibility of all of us to meet them with the same force we would show any merciless invader. It blows my mind that this isn't our obvious course of action.
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I can't disagree with your conclusion that we should fight pathogens, but comparing them to an invading army does not follow. Obviously, pathogens are not sentient, and do not consciously make decisions to cause harm. In fact, allowing the host to live is essential to the survival of most pathogens. This is a very different threat than one made by a sentient being, intent on eradicating a population. Furthermore, the body has a conscripted defense to fight disease; with doctors providing a last line of defense.
Perhaps I missed your argument entirely.