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To: MeeknMing
"For some strange reason, our government is very reluctant to prepare its citizens for such a calamity, though acknowledging that such a calamity is not only possible, it's probable."

Ruddy is right on.

As a young boy I remember "Bert the Turtle" instructing us school kids how to "Duck and Cover" in preparation for a Soviet nuclear strike. Since I lived in New York City (potentially ground zero), myself and my pals were fully aware than it was a wasted exercise but participated just the same.

Since those days, the "Nanny State" has grown into the mess we see today.

The shrinks running the public schools today are more frightened about the potential residual effects such warnings might have on the kids than the actual threat itself.

Why have we allowed America to decline so quickly?

37 posted on 11/09/2001 4:36:17 AM PST by Jethro Tull
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To: Jethro Tull
"Duck and cover" is not useless. Most of the injuries would be caused by flying debries. You can always retreat from the radiation hazard. Better than standing up straight and "looking into the light"!
38 posted on 11/09/2001 4:41:51 AM PST by operation clinton cleanup
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