RE: Why Americans aren't prepared for the next mega-disaster
To add to jridge's response, we are a country that profits from fear.
Take the morning new's bad air quality warnings for example. Heck,
take the morning news for example; the threat of rain is a golden
egg for airtime. I get the sense that Americans are desensitized to
most fear-mongering. You ask, "Are you ready for the next mega-
disaster?" We answer with a sigh, "No, what do I need to buy now?"