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Collected Item: “The debate on the nature of coronavirus”

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The debate on the nature of coronavirus

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Photograph

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This is a sticker I saw on the street that says 'imagine having a virus so deadly you have to be tested to even know if you have it.' It appears as though someone has attempted to peel it off. I think this image reflects rather well the differing opinions and theories about the origins and seriousness of the virus. That someone has attempted to remove it signals the rather heated and emotional nature of the debate, as those who question what we have been told about the virus are regularly labeled 'conspiracy theorists.' In my view, that there is differing opinions on the virus, no matter how controversial, is part of the free speech that makes this country so great, and that we can debate these issues somewhat freely should not be taken for granted.

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sticker, deadly, virus, debate, controversial, opinion, conspiracy

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Jayde Elvey

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2021-09-10
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