Should the Government Warn Us?

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What if we were about to be destroyed (or the world was about to be destroyed), do you think the government should tell us if they knew it was going to happen?

Do you think the government will tell us if it really happened?

What if a huge asteroid was heading for Earth and would wipe out all life from the planet within moments of impact?

What if someone launched a bunch of nuclear missiles towards the United States and there was no chance for survival?

Would you like the government to tell you or would you rather not know about it and simply die instantly without warning?
 
Excellent question and thread

Well the government may warn us about future catastrophe, but the question is would they really going to help us? Those examples of their job on Katrina, and other disasters, they weren't much of a help and not being honest either. Blame games are pretty much their everyday life.

It's pretty scary to think what government would do their job and are they really going to protect us Americans? Government has tons and tons of classified secrets that they don't want public to know.

I'm also curious what others think of this questions :)
 
We sometime wondered that, too. It's hard to trust the government... those run by human beings (not perfect).

I don't trust them completely especially something like what vampy asked here.

Yep, it's a good question to ponder. Isn't that bit scary? Yep! lol
 
The doomsayers have been telling us for years that the world is coming to an end. Hasn't happened yet.
 
If it was inevitable, I would rather have no warning than live my last moments in sheer terror. I think dogs have an easier, happier life than people because they have no knowledge of their own mortality.

It already bothers me a lot, knowing that I will die. I think it would be cruelty for the government to announce something like that.
 
it's an easy question. I have discussed about this with my friends long time ago. my easy answer is - if there's no chance of survival... not gonna warn. because people are too stupid to handle it - there would be mass riot or utter chaos. why die with fear and anger?

as for Katrina - they did warn them in advance. it's the people who choose to stay or couldn't leave.
 
Calvin said:
Excellent question and thread

Well the government may warn us about future catastrophe, but the question is would they really going to help us? Those examples of their job on Katrina, and other disasters, they weren't much of a help and not being honest either. Blame games are pretty much their everyday life.

It's pretty scary to think what government would do their job and are they really going to protect us Americans? Government has tons and tons of classified secrets that they don't want public to know.

I'm also curious what others think of this questions :)
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Well, in this situation... there is absolutely nothing that the government can do to help us.

Remember, a huge asteroid is gonna blow up the planet. What could the government possibly do to help us? ;)
 
jiro123 said:
it's an easy question. I have discussed about this with my friends long time ago. my easy answer is - if there's no chance of survival... not gonna warn. because people are too stupid to handle it - there would be mass riot or utter chaos. why die with fear and anger?

as for Katrina - they did warn them in advance. it's the people who choose to stay or couldn't leave.
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They could've done more than just warn in advance......
 
VamPyroX said:
Well, in this situation... there is absolutely nothing that the government can do to help us.

Remember, a huge asteroid is gonna blow up the planet. What could the government possibly do to help us? ;)
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Yeah you do have a point ;)
 
Byrdie714 said:
They could've done more than just warn in advance......
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they did. it was the first time that FEMA managed to mobilized a incredibly massive rescue groups in a very short time, organized massive resources for evacuees, set up the emergency funds (credit card) for them, etc. They have performed beyond satisfactory.

it's the media who make greedy profits on making everybody (FEMA, government, etc.) looks bad to enrage the public. sheesh... stupid FOX news. I've talked about New Orleans in other thread - click
 
That is very interesting questions and thread.

VamPyroX said:
What if we were about to be destroyed (or the world was about to be destroyed), do you think the government should tell us if they knew it was going to happen?
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If we were about to be destroyed, the government should tell us if something is really going to happen. I doubt government will able to give a honest estimate if the world was about to be destroyed on weeks, days or hours. (when the government already know the true date/time)

Do you think the government will tell us if it really happened?
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I would say it is depend on the situation. The government may covered it up if some parts of the world is destoryed.
 
jiro123 said:
they did. it was the first time that FEMA managed to mobilized a incredibly massive rescue groups in a very short time, organized massive resources for evacuees, set up the emergency funds (credit card) for them, etc. They have performed beyond satisfactory.

it's the media who make greedy profits on making everybody (FEMA, government, etc.) looks bad to enrage the public. sheesh... stupid FOX news. I've talked about New Orleans in other thread - click
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:shock:

Believe it or not. This is a first for me as I usually agree with you but this time....

I have to disagree with you inregards to FEMA and it's handling of Katrina. Granted I wasn't there when Katrina hit but I have seen FEMA work when they came to my neck-o-the-woods after being clobbered by 130 mph winds.

I wasn't impressed with their handling of Katrina nor the December windstorm of 2007.

All I can say is that the agency, just like others in the government, needs a major overhaul.
 
Byrdie714 said:
:shock:

Believe it or not. This is a first for me as I usually agree with you but this time....

I have to disagree with you inregards to FEMA and it's handling of Katrina. Granted I wasn't there when Katrina hit but I have seen FEMA work when they came to my neck-o-the-woods after being clobbered by 130 mph winds.

I wasn't impressed with their handling of Katrina nor the December windstorm of 2007.

All I can say is that the agency, just like others in the government, needs a major overhaul.
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Absolutely! We are still seeing the results of their incompetencies today.
 
Have you ever rely on your hearing family or hearing friends to help you to know when there is disater?
 
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