Some Liberians in America are crying foul over the death of Mr. Thomas Eric Duncan, the Liberian and first patient to be diagnosed with Ebola in America, who died today. They are saying that he was not given the best care that could have saved his life. While some think that he was not given the best care he deserved because he was black and poor, others are saying that he was not given the best care because the Americans wanted to discourage other Liberians from coming to the United States when they get infected with Ebola. By refusing to give Mr. Duncan the best care he deserved, others were being alerted that no better care awaits them in the United States if they dared go there.
These are only conspiracy theories but who can blame them for weaving such theories, especially given the fact that two white Americans have been carted off from West Africa and treated for Ebola in the United States? Even more, the treatment that was given Mr. Duncan when he complained of his illness left much to be desired. It is incumbent on the American authorities to prove that these conspiracy theories have no legs. If not, some Liberians would continue to believe that Mr. Duncan was murdered.
These are only conspiracy theories but who can blame them for weaving such theories, especially given the fact that two white Americans have been carted off from West Africa and treated for Ebola in the United States? Even more, the treatment that was given Mr. Duncan when he complained of his illness left much to be desired. It is incumbent on the American authorities to prove that these conspiracy theories have no legs. If not, some Liberians would continue to believe that Mr. Duncan was murdered.
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