Matt Lauer interviewed the nurse at the center of Gov. Christie’s quarantine drama this morning, Kaci Hickox, and here are some of the highlights:
"I don't plan on sticking to the guidelines." -Kaci Hickox tells @MLauer.
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 29, 2014
Um, OK. We didn’t realize that following the “science” meant nurses get to make their own laws.
“I will go to court to fight for my freedom” -Kaci Hickox on whether she's considering taking legal action.
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 29, 2014
Freedom fighter.
“I truly believe that this policy is not scientifically nor constitutionally just.” -Kaci Hickox tells @MLauer.
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 29, 2014
Well, as for the science, the CDC did just issue protocols that put Ms. Hickox in the “Some Risk” category which would mean “Restricted Public Activities” and “Restricted Travel” are determined on a “case-by-case” basis. If Maine decides she needs to have restrictions placed on her movements, then that is the CDC protocol. As for the constitutionality of all this and a lawsuit against Gov. Christie, Gov. Christie put it best:
Gov. Christie said "whatever, get in line" over lawsuit threat by Kaci Hickox. Will the feds eventually follow his lead on quarantines?
— Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe) October 29, 2014
Nailed it!
More from Mat Lauer:
Nurse Kaci Hickox says she won't obey Maine's Ebola quarantine. Watch full interview w/@MLauer http://t.co/SgX2VQoKJr pic.twitter.com/4SpRqD4Tyy
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 29, 2014
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Full Twitchy coverage of Ebola here.
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