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originally posted by: CB328
like lots of Americans, they've been taught it’s easier to let the government feed and clothe you
What a stupid, asshat-ish comment. So nobody on those islands ever worked a day in their lives? What a crock.
Our populations are too large to support off the land, which is a big vulnerability IMO.
I do hope they get some help, and can understand that some governments don't do nearly enough for their people, but I have to ask;
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: LadyGreenEyes
I do hope they get some help, and can understand that some governments don't do nearly enough for their people, but I have to ask;
France? The Netherlands?
The problem right now is getting supplies to them.
Isn't that what the world seed bank is for. Emergencies.
Really? Where did that first $10 billion for Texas come from?
But it doesn't look like those tax dollars are working for the citizens too well does it.
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: LadyGreenEyes
Government is supposed to lay up supplies for everybody? What about personal responsibility and stuff?
Look at St Martins. There's nothing there. Everything is gone. It's sort of like "preparing" for a nuclear attack.