Further steps should be taken to contain the 2014 Ebola Outbreak

My opponent states: "I am arguing that measures currently being taken in contain the Ebola Outbreak in Africa are insufficient, making further actions necessary and an appropriate use of resources. Taking sufficient action to contain the Ebola Outbreak is important for three reasons." 1. Death and 2. Spread: So that means that stating that both death and the spread of the disease is completely and undeniably irrelevant for the purpose of this debate. Now if we were arguing if people"s deaths in general were for the good of mankind, then it would be a good argument. However this statement has nothing to do with improving the measures that are currently being taken to control the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. They are just stating why we need to control the spread and not anything that will help us to control the spread" The entire reason for this debate is for Pro to prove and explain what actions they feel need to be taken, that are not already or in the process of being taken, to better control the spread of this horrible disease. 3. Education: Pro States: "Posters written in English, likely only posted in more developed towns and health centers, are not going to reach the villagers who do not believe in Ebola." -There are some written in English, but if you bother to do a little research, or even look at them, they are made with universal pictures for yes and no.[2] Now if you were to argue that the blind cannot see or read the posters, I would argue back saying that someone else can explain the poster to them. The rate of Blind and visually impaired in West Africa is pretty high, around 42.2% [5], but that is all completely speculative and therefore easily dismissed. They also put the posters in places where people tend to gather, like a quarantine check point (which also helps the spread of Ebola by testing the individuals as they come through [6]), so that as many people see it as possible [2]. - They are sending people village to village to inform the people firsthand about the effects of Ebola, and what not to do. [1] Yes allot of people thought that it was some government conspiracy, but they are learning that is not the case. Pro then asks: "Who is "they" in this context? How do you know they are using "all resources available"?" - I don"t have the room to write them all so here is a link: http://www.bing.com... - How do you know they are not using all resources available? They have numerous health workers in place with more on the way, they have quarantine zones in place, they have money pouring in worldwide, they have test vaccines already being used to try and help as much as they can to try and find the vaccine or cure. What else do you want them to do? You can hope for a miracle, but I"m sure millions of people are already praying for one. I have argued my points by proving everything that Pro has stated is already being taken care of. The burden of Proof falls on them considering they are saying that more needs to be done. I only have to prove that it is already being done or will soon be done. I look forward to your reply in round 4. [1] http://www.ipsnews.net... [2] http://news.nationalgeographic.com... [3] http://news.nationalgeographic.com... [4] http://www.ipsnews.net... [5] http://allafrica.com... [6] http://www.usnews.com...