Agreed. I would never completely dismiss 'authorities' in a disaster. I might view them a bit dimly if they seemed to be ill-informed or panicky. Nor would I pass on the $1 rum and coke -- perish the thought! Nor would I dismiss the Elvis impersonator. Making a living as such surely encourages the development of survival reflexes (polyester notwithstanding).

-- Craig

No arguments here, but we were taught that as youngsters. I was, anyway. Both in elementary school and in the cub scouts.

-- Craig