[GOPJ]

Yes, people habituate. No one can stay afraid forever. When reality becomes routine, panic is decreased. It's time to tell the truth...

"should they have caused panic in those 5 cities by pre-announcing it?"

[oceanview]

what truth is there to tell? that there are threats? there are threats everyday, of everything, and people know that. but to start tossing out "city X,Y,Z may be nuked" every holiday, after you do it the first time and cry wolf, no one will even listen after that.