i definitely agree that the "comfort factor" and the myth that gov. is always gonna be there to bail you out are some of the main reasons people seem to be in such denial. and i'm not even talking about any type of serious preparation, most people don't even have a working flashlight. its funny, your post made me think of a scene in a hypothetical disaster movie where relief workers hand out portable DVD players with all the latest movies and TV shows instead of basic supplies, while people scream "please, i need to watch american idol and desperate housewives! please! we're desperate here!"
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