The Core

I was talking about Dept of Homeland Security in general, created in 2002.

Sure, major new bureaucracy, but all the ammo is going to ICE is it not? And I just don't know what ICE represents vis-à-vis the previous situation. Before I get all upset, I'd like to see an article that has some in-depth reporting and context, that's all, instead of a few random facts and wild innuendo. Like I say, I'm deeply worried about the state of civil liberties in America, but I've felt that way before and there have been times I've felt the country was relatively close to some sort of neo-fascism and as pissed off as I am now, I don't have *that* feeling.

>.40 cal.... has been replacing the 9mm

I had that impression. So that's why I wondered. Yeah, you're right, my numbers are just throwing out one possible alternative analysis. My point wasn't to say that my analysis means anything, but simply to point out that without background and context, the ammo buy (assuming it's being accurately reported) is fairly meaningless to me. It's not a sign of anything without context.

>footprint
I could see you wanted it everywhere. What I was referring wondering is whether you knew it was connecting up different nicks. I figured you're a big boy and made that decision consciously, but just thought I'd mention that you're coming up nicely in the SERPs for various phrases in this post :-)

you got me perfect:)

Figured. Got some funny stories with respect to that to tell you some day over a beer - it would take too long to type it all out.

I know this wasn't a very popular topic, but let me add one more warning sign: H.R. 6566: Mass Fatality Planning and Religious Considerations Act[/b]

HR 6566 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 6566

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide guidance and coordination for mass fatality planning, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 28, 2012


Ms. RICHARDSON introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide guidance and coordination for mass fatality planning, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘Mass Fatality Planning and Religious Considerations Act’.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:

(1) Emergency preparedness often plans for how to prepare and provide for survivors of a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster, but fails to plan for how to prepare for and respond to mass fatalities that result from such an incident.

(2) Funeral homes, cemeteries, and mortuaries could be overwhelmed should mass fatalities arise from a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster.

(3) Different religions have different customs surrounding death; for example, the Jewish and Muslim religions call for burial of the deceased not later than 48 hours after death.

SEC. 3. PREPAREDNESS FOR MASS FATALITIES RESULTING FROM A NATURAL DISASTER, ACT OF TERRORISM, OR OTHER MAN-MADE DISASTER.
Section 504 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 314) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

‘(c) Preparedness for Mass Fatalities- In carrying out this section, the Administrator shall provide guidance to and coordinate with appropriate individuals, including representatives from different communities, private sector businesses, non-profit organizations, and religious organizations, to prepare for and respond to a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster that results in mass fatalities.’.

I don't know about you, but I feel better knowing my government has contingency plans should I and everyone else around me dies suddenly.  It sounds like I might have to wait around for people of some other faiths that have dibs on getting buried first, but I'm confident, thanks to the of the foresight of some visionaries, at some point I'll likely have my own spot in a mass grave too.

As they say, misery loves company.