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originally posted by: M4nWithNoN4me
I'm posting with some very recent news that, in my opinion, hasn't gotten nearly the attention that it deserves. No political angle here, I've set aside my personal beliefs - this comes only from care and concern, and my wish to spread awareness of an incredibly dangerous situation. Make of it what you will.
Here's the story in the Chicago Sun-Times, it broke around midnight last night -
CPS suspends food distribution program ‘based on the evolving nature of activity’ in Chicago - Chicago Sun-Times
chicago.suntimes.com...
12.5 million children whose parents have long been relying on those meals to feed their kids. Many of them are unemployed or out of work, many more since the virus shutdowns, and they will now be unable to feed them. And parents of hungry children will be filled with the fiercest determination, they will feed them at absolutely any cost. This is likely to mean more looting of stores that sell food and supplies. Once those supplies are stripped, it will spread outwards. It would be a very dangerous situation for everyone in and around the city.
This isn't about blaming... Just stating the facts. If my daughter & son were very hungry, I would do anything - break any law, go right through anyone in my way - to feed her. You would too. Any parent will do the same.
If you're in that area, just be aware, be ready for anything - Have everyone put together a couple bags of critically important stuff and have it ready to grab and go, if it comes to the absolute worst case scenario (self-defense, H²O, medications, non-perishable foods, clothing, fuel, sentimental items). In a massive metro area, everything could turn upside down faster than anyone can imagine. And in that chaos, anyone could be a danger to any other person.
If the Chicagoland area does become a looted, lawless no-go zone in the next 3-5 days, it's a cinch there will be another nationwide run on groceries and important supplies. Food for thought.
When it gets truly crazy, keep it simple - Water, security, food, fuel. Nothing else matters.
Take care. Be aware. Stay safe.
originally posted by: MRinder
a reply to: M4nWithNoN4me
It won't kill them to get their lazy asses off the couch, turn off the tv, go to a local grocery store, then come home and prepare a meal for their children like the rest of us do on a daily basis.
originally posted by: visitedbythem
originally posted by: MRinder
a reply to: M4nWithNoN4me
It won't kill them to get their lazy asses off the couch, turn off the tv, go to a local grocery store, then come home and prepare a meal for their children like the rest of us do on a daily basis.
Too late, they already burned down their grocery stores
originally posted by: Plotus
not the mud pit so must be nice. Chicago could well look like Damascus by months end. Too bad, there's an Exotic Car Dealer there that might get harmed. The Rest...... as they say in NY......
originally posted by: MRinder
a reply to: M4nWithNoN4me
OMG these people will have to make meals for their children instead of the government. God Forbid! Oh the humanity!
I am pretty sure most of these people are eligible for food stamps. It won't kill them to get their lazy asses off the couch, turn off the tv, go to a local grocery store, then come home and prepare a meal for their children like the rest of us do on a daily basis.