@shavixmir saidThe British variant of Corona
There’s a British, a South African and possibly a Brazilian (shaved?) version of Covid-19 sweeping many countries.
Are these terms equally racist as “The Chinese virus”?
Racist
@earl-of-trumps saidThe point being. You attacked the left over the term “British variant”, but the left has already, months ago, pointed out this discrepancy in the “racist” angle.
The British variant of Corona
Racist
After which there follows a debate (and considering you don’t even comprehend the above, I’m pretty certain you won’t understand the following either) that context of a term determines, to a large extent, the level of racism in the name.
And then an attempt to create a workable name-system for mutations to a disease.
But to sum it up for you: you are wrong.
@shavixmir saidStill doesn’t explain why it’s not just called Covid19? It’s less syllables than ‘Chinese virus’ and the idea that some incompetent leaders can deflect from their failures in protecting their electorate by constantly pointing at China as some sort of culprit is problematic going forward.
So it’s not the term “The Chinese virus” which makes it racist, it’s how it is used? Or who uses it?
I.e. there is nothing inherently racist to the statement, it depends on context?
We all need to take ownership of this virus and recognise that encroachment into wild habitats is a global problem with global consequences.
I don’t have a problem with variants being labelled by their point of detection other than it’s misleading. It’s the countries with the best detection infrastructure that will have the most variants named after them. I think for practical purposes the Kent Variant would be a better label in case British labs detect another variant first.
@shavixmir said*I* make the rules, not the politically correct.
The point being. You attacked the left over the term “British variant”, but the left has already, months ago, pointed out this discrepancy in the “racist” angle.
After which there follows a debate (and considering you don’t even comprehend the above, I’m pretty certain you won’t understand the following either) that context of a term determines, to a large extent, the le ...[text shortened]... reate a workable name-system for mutations to a disease.
But to sum it up for you: you are wrong.
racist.
I think I read somewhere that the UK does half the world's genome sequencing for the variants, so hardly surprising one was found here. Mutations are part and parcel of viruses and it is highly likely there are variants originating in a great many countries that haven't yet been identified. (Or may never be identified).
@earl-of-trumps saidWhat not even if it is.
@kevcvs57 - Still doesn’t explain why it’s not just called Covid19?
Call it whatever you want.
Just do not say "Chinese flu" is racist, all the while utilizing the terms - British, South African, and Brazilian variants.
otherwise, it i not only racist, it is discrimination.,
Why are you pretending to not understand that it’s better to stick with scientific descriptors given it’s a problem that will only be addressed by cold science.
I’m going to call it the ‘Climate Change and Habitat Loss” virus or C.C.H.L from now on because it seems more accurate.
@sonhouse saidYes. Yes he was.
@shavixmir
When Trump called it 'Kungflu' he was being explicitly racist.
I’m not arguing that in the least.
And my point wasn’t even if the Chinese flu is racist or not.
It’s if it is racist, then so is the English variant.
But the debate has been had and the end conclusion is: depends on context.
Fine by me.
trump’s comments are obviously outside of any normal context.
@shavixmir saidPlus, are the British really a race?
The point being. You attacked the left over the term “British variant”, but the left has already, months ago, pointed out this discrepancy in the “racist” angle.
After which there follows a debate (and considering you don’t even comprehend the above, I’m pretty certain you won’t understand the following either) that context of a term determines, to a large extent, the le ...[text shortened]... reate a workable name-system for mutations to a disease.
But to sum it up for you: you are wrong.
I'm thinking no.