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To: vpelt who wrote (226)	4/28/1998 2:19:00 PM
From: Anton Wilson	Respond to of 888

vpelt: When you say to people that there will be problems but that you think that they will be dealt with, people who are uninformed might get the impression that y2k is no big deal and not do anything. I'm saying it is a huge deal, and anyone following this thread from the beginning should've been able to duduce that from CK Houstons continous posting of hard sources. I am working right now with others who are forming a sort of "Grass Roots Army" but the web site isn't finished yet. I will post it to this thread when it's ready. I also am in the process of making my family aware of the scope of the situation. I feel I'm doing what I can. My main message is for people to get out there and investigate this on their own and start rattling cages. If it seems I'm yelling fire it's because I see alot of smoke. I'm curious why people like yourself don't perceive the same level of intensity that I do after researching y2k. You wrote: "There will likely come a time soon when things such as utilities will be prioritized..." Utilities should have been prioritized 10 years ago in order to fix the embedded chip problems inherent in the electrical grids. Check out Rick Cowles site if you haven't already, if we lose electricity then well, fill in the blank. accsyst.com I really don't want to debate either, and I'm sorry to come off as telling you where your concerns should be. I honestly see this as a black and white issue and don't quite get how 2 people that have a serious understanding of the problem can be on such opposite ends of the spectrum. Again I think humans will eventually come out of this mess, I 'm just looking for clues and ideas to make the seemingly harsh landing easier.

To: vpelt who wrote (226)	4/28/1998 3:29:00 PM
From: Anton Wilson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 888

BTW vpelt, I think that is an excellent idea to contact emergency services in your area. The only thing is that chances are they won't know what the hell your're talking about. Y2k disaster is not something disaster planners have been made aware of I don't think. You might be in for a long teaching session to get them educated enough into taking action. Good Luck.

To: vpelt who wrote (226)	4/28/1998 5:15:00 PM
From: Captain Jack	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 888

vpelt--- sorry to hear you are moving. Just finished the process. I have there are only 3 ways I move from this house that was built to fit our life style; 1 to the cemetary 2 to the nuthouse if I say the words move or build again 3 to jail if someonr else mentions moving again. The experience sucks but the rewards are great. It seems there are a ton of people that look for and expect the worse. Then there are just as many that need a cause to push. Without a war to protest Y2K is the next best thing----though I am sure they would feel more important on a war,,,,this works. Some people just have too much time and money on their hands and have to see/hear themselves so they force themselves into a cause and try to push their ideas on others. After a good rest they may wake with a different outlook.If there was something else they could pontificate Y2K would not be as earthshattering. Some are just so easily led by those mentioned above it is not their fault. To believe the sane and healthy of this country cannot survive even a major Y2K happening AND assist their neighbors is unthinkable. The ones with the biggest problems with any issue will be those that are the most concerned. If a minor happening occurs they will be out of sorts awaiting the worst that may never happen.... I guess I am one with too much time today----- John