Destiny Survival

            Survival Sam, Duane, and I were once again sharing a few thoughts in Duane’s basement, away from the hubbub of the rest of the world.

            “Did you know the U.N. has an influenza coordinator?” Duane asked.  Sam and I nodded.  “Seriously,” Duane said. 

            “Well, why not?” asked Sam.  “They can’t let bird flu get out of control, can they?  After all, shouldn’t it be made to follow the prescribed depopulation recipe?”

            “You really believe there are those who want to get rid of us, don’t you?” I said to Sam.

            “Yes,” said Sam, “but I suspect Duane has something else in mind to tell us, right?”

            “Yes.  This U. N. influenza coordinator is saying the governments of countries around the world should take measures to prepare for the economic impact the spread of a human to human bird flu pandemic will have.”

            “No doubt it will cause a great deal of turmoil,” Sam said.  “We could face more than just economic problems.  Some say we could face a nightmare scenario with power outages and stoppage of life as we now know it.  At the very least, I suspect we’ll see travel restrictions imposed and a good chance of martial law in certain areas, or possibly throughout the country.  If bird flu really does break out, it would be a good idea to be prepared to stay home and out of public circulation for a week or two.”

            “Do you really think it will come to that?” I asked.

            “It’s really anybody’s guess,” Sam said.  “It reminds me of hype that surrounded Y2k several years ago.  A lot of things would have to fall into place before we face widespread human to human bird flu.  I know of some who say the bird flu virus is being engineered to mutate so it will endanger humans.  Some say the mere threat of an outbreak could bring about a clampdown.  Like other presumed threats, it’s a good idea to be prepared.”

            “I’m sure you have some suggestions?” Duane said.

            “Get some supplies from Nitro-Pak,” Sam said.  “Go to their banner on the bottom of the blog page.  They have items listed under avian flu, including hospital grade masks, hand sanitizer, Flu Evac-Pak kits, oral rehydration salts, and more.  Remember, it’s possible our survival will depend on having such items.”