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Actually, the looting that occurs in situations like this is predictable and follows set patterns. The fact that the police didn't do anything in 77 is more a testament to their general ineffectiveness. Note the current blackouts in the NE because of the heat....granted, they aren't wide scale, but the problems are mitigated because greater planning and knowledge have been brought to bear on the problems.
I'm not expecting the "grand" problems from Y2K that most people are. Some pockets of major issues, but not alot.
As for the Hurricane analogy...again, predictable. I have been through several hurricanes and can attest to the fact that little food is on the shelves beforehand. Afterward, however, I have never seen the lack of friendly behavior you talk about. I've seen it on TV, often sensationalized to seem like it is prevalent. However, it is usually as you described it - the poor, who are unable to plan ahead (vicious circle to begin with), are victimized to a greater degree and take it out on the perceived "villian(s)". In most disasters that I've lived through (2 to date...3 if you count Agnes), I have seen increased civility and trust throughout the populace in general. The mistrust was primarily sown by gov't efforts to "spread the wealth" (which was really more take from those that have and give to those who don't) and the bullying of the populace by politicians out for their own gain by scaring people into overreaction.
In general, the boys in uniform are great. But, when the pols tell them what to do, it is usually utter futility.
Good luck on your training. I hope we don't need it. I don't think we will. |
