To: matrix2225
I suspect this alert bump is not just CYA, as
any number of readers have proposed in similar
threads. The DHS has been very reluctant to change
levels for most of this year. Particularly now, I
imagine they'd rather they didn't need to.
For those wondering "what am I supposed to do?",
this alert change isn't for you. It's for those who
do have a plan, instructions or orders. And based on
the cost complaints from various quarters, a lot
happens that isn't necessarily visible, and it's not
cheap. A relative of mine is a rural sheriff, and
his office does alter the routine at Orange.
Certainly anyone can chose to have a plan, and alter
their routine with level changes. For example, if
you were planning to hang out at the mall with your
pals this week, perhaps less crowded destination is
in order.
If we ever move to Red, by the way, I expect we'll
all see our routines altered, whether we planned
for it or not.
6 posted on
12/21/2003 6:21:15 PM PST by
Boundless
To: Boundless
"Certainly anyone can chose to have a plan, and alter their routine with level changes. For example, if you were planning to hang out at the mall with your pals this week, perhaps less crowded destination is in order." Yes, by all means. Let's stay out of the way of the emergency workers who will be scooping up the body parts. Everyone just stay home and hope the blood that is trickling down the gutters past your house does not belong to one of your family who just happened to be at Wal-Mart buying your Christmas present when the evil deed was done.
Sorry, Charlie. These colors don't run. One-hundred pair of eyes are better than 10. There is not enough law enforcement/anti-terror personnel to cover the nation. The defense plan is useless without the incorporation of all the abled-bodied.
Does the government have a clue how many disciplined weapons-certified civilians and veterans who are still under oath are available to fill the gaps? Apparently not.
Thank you for your concern, but if this threat level is viable, we will not be sitting home drinking eggnog waiting for Millie and Tammy to come home from the mall.
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