Art....Thanks for those uplifting words. Are you a motivational speaker by any chance?

"You'd think DC citizenry would be all over this stuff, but few are."

If there's one spot in America that has trouble dealing with reality, you're in it. They may think the rest of the country will go up in smoke or shake down to rubble, but D.C. will be immune.

Sue

"Where does "preparing" become "paranoia" in today's (USA) environment?"

To paraphrase the old bumper sticker, There is no such thing as paranoia, because they ARE out to get you.

Sue