> You’re stoking more public fear by your “simple observation”. So either provide an alternative, or your potential implication is not important enough to merit

> You’re stoking more public fear by your “simple observation”. So either provide an alternative, or your potential implication is not important enough to merit a publication at this stage. Irresponsible science journalism is stoking public fear, not actual researchers trying to do important work. Stop blocking the important work and go chastise the people really causing the problems.