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To: unclewest who wrote (85027)	11/9/2004 9:48:12 AM
From: Hoa Hao	Respond to of 793755

Thanks uw, that post was quite helpful. I guess I made the right choice. I keep a dual cartridge respirator good for pesticide applications, a spray paint suit, goggles, heavy painting gloves and duct tape to seal the zippers and to wrap around ankles and wrists. I prefer lifeboat rations to the current crop of power bars cause they last longer and were designed to withstand the temps of the tropics and the car trunk without breaking down. If it happens, it'll be Feets don't fail me now...

To: unclewest who wrote (85027)	11/9/2004 9:51:25 AM
From: Ish	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793755

<<Anyone who has served in the armed forces knows that extensive training is required to use one properly and effectively. >> After taking that mask off in the first tent I had some real misgivings about taking it off in the second tent.

To: unclewest who wrote (85027)	11/9/2004 1:56:11 PM
From: Alan Smithee	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793755

Update on fund raising campaign to help send Robert Redford to Ireland. The Glen Beck web site indicates that they have raised $7,200 to date. glennbeck.com

To: unclewest who wrote (85027)	11/9/2004 10:53:21 PM
From: TimF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793755

Eating and drinking while wearing a mask requires more special equipment and training. Even with some training there can be issues. I had standard basic training with a mask. I never had any additional advanced training and my training was over 10 years ago but I would be a lot more prepared than your average civilian off the street. Still I would want to have to try eating with a mask on. I never received any training on how to do that. Tim

To: unclewest who wrote (85027)	11/9/2004 11:54:51 PM
From: Sig	Respond to of 793755

<<This is a complicated issue. Dust mask proponents are thinking about 9/11 situations. >> In case of an attack, the government should be able to warn us, but little can be done in time to help chose the best course of action. If a local town is hit, then it is probably a bad time to drive in and seek medical attention or buy food. One could hop in a car and park on a freeway already jammed with traffic or accidents. So I agree with your concept that individuals should be prepared to survive at home without help for a considerable time If for example, Miami was gassed, the authorities would have to (be expected to) recommend a course of action. If they call for an evacuation it would be like calling for an evacuation during the height of a hurricane. And if it was biological agent, it could spread the disease. So perhaps a person would be told to stay in place in the interest of saving the rest of the country. In which case the action would not be in the best interest of your own family. In considering these things, I always end up in the same place, with same conclusion. Before the next biological attack and before going back to constructing bomb shelters or air-tight safe rooms, we must do everything possible to eliminate the threat before it happens. Eliminating Saddam and his chemical factories and de-activating OBL's organizations is a good start. Sig