Bob George wrote:
> > I cannot believe that a few hundred people in the
> > Hospitals in NYC would significantly draw down the
> > supply in USA Blood banks. Rather, this is the Red
> > Cross taking advantage of the desire on the part
> > of Americans to do something, anything, to make
> > them feel like they can make a contribution.
>
> I knew it. Another goddamn left-wing conspiracy! The BASTARDS!
Actually, if it is religious fundamentalists, that'd
be right-wing, not left. But the mind of the zealot
is very little different in either case, dementia.
>
> > A noble purpose, but a bad example of the kind of
> > emotional appeals which were used by other nationals
> > to commit terrorism in the first place. They too,
> > view their actions as noble.
> > [...]
> > One thing I recommend at this
> > point is to download antenna and ham radio software
> > and documentation. Even if it gets so bad that the
> > internet goes down, a wireless network can be built on
> > the rubble of recycled computer and electronic parts.
>
> That's it, baby! Instead of donating blood, let's all build bombshelters and
> prepare for Y2K, wups, armageddon.
I didnt say that, and dont know. do know that downloading
some software costs nothing, but since knowledge is power,
would be critical if what you suggest comes to pass. Murphy's
law suggests that that which you prepare for does not happen.
You buy insurance for other things for the same reason.
>
> > [...]
> > There may be other events requiring blood plasma. That
> > will be more important than trying to help the victims
> > of the current disasters.
>
> You're saying save it for something REALLY big?
As noted already, the Red Cross was already short on
plasma; if this motivates people to donate to stock
up to appropriate levels, all the better. As for what
is really big, "The only thing we have to fear, is
fear itself." I cannot judge the degree of panic, if
any, that might begin, if say, the transnational
corporations begin to again downsize and lay people
off as they have been doing.
Obviously, this will have an effect on profits, and it
is a damn moot point whether the 'recession' we have
already seen reported will continue, level off, begin
to recoup losses, or spiral into panic. There has been
a lotta conspiracy theories around suggesting that the
entire global economy is controlled by some hidden hand;
if so, we might need a steady grip. If not, and it
degrades into every man for himself...
But wherever you find yourself, if you can make computers
do something useful, you help the situation. We already
see some areas where the phone service and internet does
not function well, if at all.
Already I have downloaded the software to use the sound
blaster with a radio transmitter, for high speed data.
That capability might be useful in helping people get
in touch with those they care about. There is digital
terrorism as well, and the net could use a backup.
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