We were worried about the war on terrorism and civil liberties. Little did we know that it would take a killer cold bug to really do it. And a woman - whom I'd like to meet when she's feeling better - who refused to do the courteous thing and be seen by a doctor. You'd think she'd want to know, huh? But this is America and freedom to do what we want when we want to is what it's all about, right? Isn't that what we're fighting for over in Iraq - or am I missing something? We're not going to follow the path of the Canadians, are we?

I guess I should take some comfort in the fact that our democracy forced our head of state to sign such an order -- but I can't. More people die in this country EVERY year from the flu. Let's hope the scientists who are trying to identify SARS can do so quickly.

(I slept in after working late last night. Note to self: never post without your morning coffee. I'm just too cranky.)