We have, as a society, traded convenience for security and preparedness. It's easier to call AAA then change our own tire. It's easier to ask for food and supply's than stockpile 72hrs of my own. "Someone else will know how to get there I don't need a map" or "Someone else will have the experience necessary for all of us in the group, I'll just show up unprepared."

By extension with younger people, it's more convenient to talk by text than face to face. Instead of being involved in action, let me twitter my feelings.

In this situation, it was one of their best ideas to call for help than help themselves. Even if helping themselves was being aware of their surroundings.

Its horrible what happened, perhaps very preventable. Stay Alert, Stay Alive.