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Old 03-11-2008, 05:58 PM   #9 (permalink)
Sun Tzu
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Originally Posted by JinnKai
I certainly would feel terrible about having a SO die because I wasn't prepared with the correct medicines, as would I feel terrible about being so woefully unprepared. If I had the money to spare, I would certainly build a facility just like this.

But I too agree with Redlemon. Cost / Likelihood. I own a gun because I think that the liklihood of a home invasion robbery or aggravated assault are high enough that it justifies the cost in money, and (potential) cost in life to a would-be assailant.

I just don't find it likely enough that something this catastrophic will happen in my lifetime to justify taking money away from my more realistic, tangible, and short-term goals.

If I found myself much richer or the world less stable, I'd be in your shoes very quickly, and I do envy your planning.

One question that always plagues my mind, though, when I consider these "end of the world survival" scenarios is women. You've got the food, the shelter, the protection and medicine to potentially last months. But what are you going to do for your more .. animalistic.. needs? Furthermore, should you be the last surviving "group" of humans, would you be prepared to begin the species again?

Also, what are you going to do offset cave insanity and boredom? Are you stocking books, games, etc?
I remember about 3 years ago there was a gas shortage in Arizona. For about 22 days you couldnt find any gas anywhere. When a station would happen to get a tanker drop a load, people swarmed in like vultures. Arguments, fist fights, price gauging, even fuel theft. There is no doubt in my mind had that been 3 months things would have turned very ugly. It truly wasnt a huge deal obviously everyone survived, life went on. It was however, a small taste- a very small taste of the feeling of helplessness and out of control that enters when the the everyday routine and elements that found that routine are taken away. I can only image if there were suddenly another gas crisis like in the 70s, combine that with some sort of outbreak, image not being able to get gas or medical supplies. Every hospital you go to is full past capacity, and every perso you run into or encounter has the same thing on their mind protecting their family. As I watched a fight directly in front of my car as I was waiting in a line for 4 hours for gas, it amazed me how easy people will go into survival mode. Its kind of disturbing how fast and easy society could break down.

The investment in this has been over a long period. Its not something I woke up ast week and decide to do, although I wouldnt mind being that wealthy.

If something were to happen I know with great certainty, I would not belong to a group that would be the last humans. The people that DO have the wealth, elites that we are all familiar with and a lot we arent are very prepared. As I stated ealier, its not a pleasant thought knowing that a portion of our tax dollars has gone to the construction of a facility that will shelter and feed a select group of 100,000 people. Im sure there are more than that. As far as the other things you brought up, I havent thought that far. Like I said I hope I live my life without ever having to taste the ultimate nightmare. Its my hope that humanity does end up evolving into a Star Trek like society, where science and exploration of the cosmos is the general theme vs. war. If te worst did happen it is possible after examining whats left, how contaminated the Earth could possibly be, being confined for a long period of time, and other factors I possibly could decide I dont want to go any further, even with the family consideration. I just want that choice more than anything. I would not want the desire to survive only to be caught or even worse see my family caught in the events that will unfold if the worst happens.

I would recommend to go to your states DEMA website and at least skim over the wealth of information they have for the public. The have long and short courses over various elements specific too your area. Best of all its free. There is also http://www.fema.gov/ but i find state specific information far better.
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