The U.S. is preparing the military for actions on two fronts. One: sending more troops to Iraq in the fight against ISIS. The other: sending troops to Africa to help fight Ebola. Two very different missions, both being called necessary to help keep America safe. But which threat is more imminent?
Today, the President announced that part of the fight against the Ebola outbreak will include U.S. troops on the ground in Africa. They’ll be providing support, security, helping build hospitals, and transporting medicine. It’s a fight that Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander says is as important as national security.
At best count, nearly 5,000 people around the world have been infected with Ebola. Nearly half of them have died, according to the World Health Organization. But of course, there are people close to the situation who say the official numbers may be woefully lower than reality.
Also today, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told Senate members American troops may end up in combat with ISIS, despite their status as “advisers,” and that their presence could be needed during attacks. The U.S. is already involved in airstrikes, and trying to build a coalition of support from other nations, as ISIS fighters continue to make threats, kill hostages, and grow in numbers.
While we haven’t seen any bloodshed in America, there have been social media sightings that ISIS is in America. There’s also concern that Ebola could be discovered here before the end of the month.
So our Man on the Edge, Robert Wilder, hit the streets to ask: which is a bigger threat to the U.S.: Ebola or ISIS?
