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January 24, 2005

The Movie

I'm sure that many people over the next few days will be talking about the made for TV movie "Dirty War" which aired on HBO this evening. I just finished watching it and the simplicity of the attack described, coupled with the devastating effects such a device could cause are simply beyond comprehension.

Personally, I can't really make an informed comment on the film or the possibility that such an attack could seriously happen. I'll need more time for that. What I can say is going to sound cliche.

THIS FILM, "DIRTY WAR", IS MOST PROBABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT FILM YOU COULD POSSIBLY SEE GIVEN THE CURRENT AGE WE LIVE IN.

I HIGHLY recommend that you visit HBO.com and find the next available showing, and if you don't currently subscribe to HBO, find a neighbor, a friend or a family member that does.

Beyond the horror of the possibilities, the simple viewing of a "whitewashed" account of what the immediate aftermath would be like for those affected by such an attack is important to take note of.

The first reaction of anyone who found themselves in a situation such as presented in the film, namely a nuclear dirty bomb attack, would natrually immediately try to leave the area. Which on the surface seems to be the best option, when in actuality, it's EXACTLY the WRONG thing to do. It should be noted that NO GOVERNMENT would be able to effectively set up decontamination efforts in a timely manner to take care of a large scale attack on a civilian population. However, leaving the area would only bring the contamination home to your family, friends, pets and anyone you would come in contact with along the way. Additionally, the contamination would spread to your home, car and any object you came in contact with. Effectively serving to recontaminate you.

The prospect is mind boggling, and it certainly leaves us with many questions to ask of ourselves and our government. Are we as prepared as we can be as a nation for such an event. Probably not. Are we as prepared as we could be personally? I mean in terms of being able to protect ourselves and our families from contamination and provide for our short term needs in the even of such a crisis. I would suspect, definately not.

Over the next few days, I'll be revisiting this topic as I absorb it. I plan on providing informative links about decontamination, preparedness and threats. I hope that you'll come back.

For now though I think I need a drink and some time to reflect.

Watch this movie. It's important. Trust me, you'll feel the same way.

--Jason

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Posted by JasonColeman at January 24, 2005 9:31 PM