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To: Dr. Id who wrote (17021)	9/26/2001 7:42:47 AM
From: unclewest	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 22706

When do you people plan to start being funny? just as soon as i can... in the meantime, i am thinking about some not so funny stuff. i do not want to become an alarmist...i do want to be known as a realist. a little pre-planning and forethought is essential to survival on any battlefield. we have seen airliners used as weapons of mass destruction in the USA. we have seen trucks filled with explosives used as weapons of mass destruction in the USA. we have seen several attempts at using biological agents and nerve gas in the tokyo subway system. we are being made aware of continuing threats of chemical, biological and even nuclear threats here at home. these threats have potentially huge implications for creating mass casualty situations and for making very large geographical areas uninhabitable. the intensity of threat coverage is escalating...the leaks to the press are increasing...there has to be a darn good reason for that. our government does not have a history of issuing phantom warnings to us...neither do the terrorists. bin laden is getting word out to us of potential other attacks...he has no history of issuing idle threats. we should not rule out other terrorists taking advantage of the current state of confusion to launch their own attacks. our law enforcement has picked up around 400 folks in 2 weeks...that sounds good until you realize they are looking for 400 more. the last attacks were accomplished by 19 guys. i am suggesting we are all vulnerable and threatened...i am suggesting not taking these threats lightly. i am suggesting doing something about the vulnerability now. the best offense is often a strong defense. Americans are not used to being extra careful...we are not used to constantly being aware of what is going on around us. we are not used to thinking about escape plans. our definition of supply is going to the grocery store. our soldiers are training daily to survive all of these threats. the government has pre-positioned a variety of survival supplies and escape transportation in Washington and the areas around it, for use by our leaders. there has to be a good reason for this new emphasis. should we not provide some minimal defensive escape plan for our own loved ones. i believe the threats are coming from so many different and believable directions, it is only prudent to take at least some minimal actions to protect ourselves and our families. i am suggesting once again... keep the following handy: some cash, the gas tank full, some non-perishable food, water and a means to make more water potable. winter is close, i am keeping sleeping bags handy. a firearm and ammo if you own one. the direction you choose to escape is critically important so be sure you have a map and know how to plot a basic fallout zone. today, i am moving our supplies from the house into easily transportable boxes in the garage...in the event of a catastrophe, it will take only a moment to load them in the truck. be prepared. the life you save may be your own. unclewest