It is really China's fault or that of a world bent on endless consumerism and economic expansion? Many of the recent bugs & viruses can be directly traced to human encroachment on wild places and the need for so much meat consumption. World meat consumption has jumped 260% in the last half century. Viruses jumping species is a byproduct of all this progress. Actions have consequences, so we might need to ask ourselves how much is enough?

I'm no fan of the Chinese government, but we made the decision to go into business with them so we need to look in the mirror for some of this. Sure, the initial reaction or inaction could be worth some sanctions but our own government royally screwed up our response as well.

I certainly wouldn't complain about bringing some manufacturing back in house. But we live in a global economy now and the world is only getting smaller. Looking at nearly 10 billion people by 2050, gotta find smarter ways to balance nature and us, let alone getting along with each other.