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Your're understanding of the origin of the term "Spanish" flu needs some refining. It had nothing to do with bigotry against the Spanish people or any kind of intentional mis-direction. Without going through a long and boring history lesson about WWI, the suppression of news reports concerning the rapid spread of this deadly disease, and so on, suffice to say it was called the "Spanish" flu because the majority of news stories about this spread of this strain of the flue were coming from Spain's newspapers. As the stories made there way through the rest of Europe, people logically assumed Spain was ground zero, hence the name "Spanish" flu. Ironically, in Spain, it was referred to as the "French" flu because the Spanish believed it originated in France. Also, to suggest the "Spanish" flu BEGAN in Kansas is a misnomer. It was first REPORTED in Kansas. That has nothing to do with source of the disease. Modern genetic research (obviously unavailable in 1918) suggests the Spanish flu, like the current COVID-19 pandemic, originated in China. Lastly, and this general comment is not particularly aimed at you... I find it unfortunate that the discussion around this topic has taken on such an "us versus them" political tone. The fact is, there is no one-size-fits all way of managing this disease. Disease mitigation protocols that make sense in Los Angeles County California, with a population of nearly 10.5 million people, do not make sense for Buffalo County South Dakota, with a population of less than 2,000 people. The risks are entirely different. And there will always be tension where the rights of the individual are being subjugated to the will of the many. The United States is built upon a foundation that places a premium on individual liberty, not on majority rule. Contrary to currently popular labels, the United States is a representative republic, not a democracy. The difference between the two is far more than a question of semantics.

I did not indicate any political interest or opinion in my post. I just think that referring to the coronavirus as the Wuhan flu or the Kung flu is a derogatory reference to Asians. Historically, it appears that people like to name these diseases after unliked countries or cities to assign blame to them for the illness. While the Chinese government may not have handled many issues in a transparent and truthful manner, the average resident of Wuhan does not deserve the blame. Covid 19 or coronavirus covers it. I would not want this illness to be called the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut virus or the Florida-Texas-Arizona virus, either.

Thanks for the insight. I guess that strip clubs are all small operations, so a big consulting firm has never done an analysis of the business. You now have me thinking about competitive advantages, threats from other forms of sexual entertainment, scalability, labor issues, regulatory demands... What percentage of performers do you think are independent contractors who pay for time on stage and earn their money by lap dances, and how many are employees who just perform on stage?

I think it is inappropriate to refer to the coronavirus or Covid 19 as Wuhan. I am sure that the people of Wuhan regret that it started there. But to refer to it as “ Wuhan” strikes me as biased. The Spanish Flu began in Kansas, but they tagged that one on Spain. I find it only slightly less offensive than Kung flu. I am sure others agree. Let’s focus on controlling it in our country, which has been an abject failure compared to Europe, New Zealand, Taiwan, South Korea and even China.

Just young and educated and base my judgment on science not on politics. American rights are curtailed by many laws. Just look at all the freedoms you give up when you get in a car. Do you stop at a stop sign? Do you drive 150mph? Wait that’s a red light ahead, screw that I have rights.

Mine too! People bear the ultimate responsibility for their own health. Assess your risks and act accordingly. If you are over 65 and have serious underlying health conditions, wear a mask, stay home and avoid exposure. The 2 teens in Florida and the 8 year old did die, there is, of course, no additional info on that, just the shock value reports. Even if those 3 didn't have other complications, those deaths, while sad, are statistically insignificant. The death rate for Wuhan remains quite low considering the number of identified cases and the fact that there have likely been many, many more cases that have not been identified. If you're vulnerable or simply afraid, by all means, err on the side of caution. Don't make your vulnerability or fear everyone elses responsibility.