Martin, I love this letter. I have only one problem: I don't think you can eat on what you are paid to be a mod at ETS.

I don't think people will be angry. I imagine about a quarter to a third of the population will completely freak out, which will lead to the elected whatevers asking for your head on a platter.

If you do it, I would make one suggestion:
"as during the initial phases of an emergency, the most critical emergency resource is YOU."

I'd rewrite it thusly:
"as during the initial phases of an emergency, your most critical emergency resource is YOU."