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This map shows why it would be 'terrifying' to open Canada-U.S. border (Original Post) CousinIT Jul 2020 OP
Dang Bayard Jul 2020 #1
Certainly can't blame them. We're screwing the pooch on this one... Wounded Bear Jul 2020 #2
Is this map correct? Boxerfan Jul 2020 #3
The dots on the Canada map represent provinces Wednesdays Jul 2020 #6
Total Canadian cases 107,815 Total US cases 2,948,808 THAT is why. GemDigger Jul 2020 #8
The author even admits this map is misleading WestCoastYellowDog Jul 2020 #4
Canada should tighten border controls even further. roamer65 Jul 2020 #5
Canadian cases 107,815 Total US cases 2,948,808 THAT is why. GemDigger Jul 2020 #7

Boxerfan

(2,533 posts)
3. Is this map correct?
Tue Jul 7, 2020, 10:53 AM
Jul 2020

The Canadian dots are somewhat random in placement. And there logically would be bleed over across the densely populated sections of the border.

Not saying we are not the typhoid Mary of the world but that map looks derived not data driven.

Wednesdays

(17,420 posts)
6. The dots on the Canada map represent provinces
Tue Jul 7, 2020, 12:22 PM
Jul 2020

which are much larger swaths of land.

The dots on the U.S. map are of counties.

So, the map is a bit misleading. For example, the dot in Quebec is quite large, but is set in the middle of the province, far away from where most people actually live. This gives a false impression that there are few infections along the border. If the Canadian map were of smaller geographic areas, the distribution of dots would be somewhat closer to that of the U.S.

Note that like Canada, the dots on the Mexican map show a similar wide distribution.

 
4. The author even admits this map is misleading
Tue Jul 7, 2020, 10:53 AM
Jul 2020

He acknowledges the US reports on a more localized level.

My personal belief is even when you’re right in the main, misleading charts or graphics detract from your point.

roamer65

(36,747 posts)
5. Canada should tighten border controls even further.
Tue Jul 7, 2020, 11:04 AM
Jul 2020

No Americans allowed.

Freight can switch to different trucks near the border.

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