Isn't it funny how advice from governments (local and national) on advising people to prepare to take care of themselves is coming right alongside this awful global economy. The old concept of patting the citizens on the head like babies and saying, "That's okay, we'll take care of you" seems to be fading into the sunset, doesn't it?

IMO, booting the rears of a lot of complacent people into some self-reliance can only be a good thing... even if they're kicked into it kicking and screaming.

Sue