[MadIvan]

If we're not prepared for it by now, we'll never be prepared.

Regards, Ivan

[Niuhuru]

Well, at least action is being taken and they're not endlessly sitting around and debating the idea as to whether or not action taken would hurt the bird's feelings.

[appleharvey]

If we're not prepared for it by now, we'll never be prepared.

Unfortunately, the human race reacts, not acts. Pearl Harbor, 911 and the coming Social Security meltdown come to mind.