Prepared, we are not
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| Ninez Cacho-Olivares |
With the ongoing crisis in Japan, mainly due to the 9 magnitude earthquake that brought about the giant tsunami and danger of radioactivity spread due the massive damage to the nuclear plants, the Philippine government authorities went into an all-out stage play, complete with scientists, with masks and gadgets, checking on the level of radiation in the country.
Added to this were Health officials claiming that yes, they are prepared should a nuclear mushroom cloud spread to the country, as they can quickly order iodine as a cure, claiming they know where to get it, and also know the price.
The message of this government’s stage play was that the government is prepared for any catastrophe.
This is bull manure and they certainly know it. We are not prepared for calamities and catastrophes that befall the country. And even if we go through the motions of preparedness for “any eventuality,” the truth is that government cannot cope with such catastrophes..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20110317com2.html
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