Originally posted by lizbud
So, several cities covering roughly the size of Great Britian, has
an enemy attack, major emergency of any kind and they have
lost all power to communicate their need and the Federal Gov.
would never step in to help?

You are absolutely correct.


Just like 9/11 - everyone knew, especially GWB, that four planes were gonna be hijacked and pinballed into the ground.


Please.

Everyone wants the government not to meddle, but let's get a teat in the wringer and Uncle Sam should come out to assist?


One thing that everyone fights about is a fricking national ID card.

Guess what? you lose your wallet and all your ID...... With your finger print on file you could go into a Social Security Office, present your thumb and get some money, disaster assistance..

Your finger print lets some one know you are OK. and it also lets your loved ones know if that is your body they find in the water.

A new driver's license? same thing.
IT's too easy and my civil rights are gonna be violated.
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PCB,

I have lived thru ALL of these earthquakes. a flood or hurricane no, never thank god.

1971 6.7 San Fernando (Sylmar)
1973 5.9 Point Mugu
1979 5.2 Malibu
1981 5.5 Santa Barbara Island
1987 5.9 Whittier Narrows
1988 5.0 Pasadena
1989 5.0 Malibu
1990 5.3 Upland
1991 5.8 Sierra Madre
1994 6.7 Northridge

If you remember the last natural disaster you were in you had to wait for electricity, gas and the water to be declared safe to use again.

You learn patience after you find that you are safe, can fend for yourself and don't need the help others do.


Think about this
Those who do not die in the initial disaster will die of
Injuries, post event
Preexsisting conditions
giving up the will to live after losing everything they own.


I really thought is was great that the reporters picked the most dramatic, most pained and distraught people to interview.

It just primes the hysteria and ill will towards all the good that is being done.

Patience is better than running headlong into a darkened room,
You'll find the opposite wall with your head...

P.s. read the post about the Planes, Trains and Trucks, I am sure you have a better way of getting tons of supplies into that situation.