[No Blue States]

I understand and have been burnt by rumors before too.

Being in Texas this directly affects me as 250k are coming through here, many will stay.

I also know its in the best interests of the country and stability to not report certain things during a national crisis. And that not all truth can always be confirmed, even on the great FR.

But your point is understood and appreciated.
Hopefully the worst rumors will prove false, although it may be wishful thinking.

[pollyannaish]

I understand.

With all my heart, I hope they are just rumors. I owe it to my fellow Americans to give them the benefit of the doubt. That was not my first instinct however, and I have to admit I'm ashamed of that.

So, I backed myself up, and will assume the best, until the worst is confirmed from more than one source. And you're right, it may be wishful thinking. Time will tell.