read something interesting in the 'free' paper here in sacto today. now, mind you, this is not pulitzer (i think that's the one) prize winning journalism, but interesting nonetheless. apparently local police and fire units are practicing terrorist attack simulations. i still feel that the likelihood of this is somewhat rare...and i suspect/worry it will be so catastrophic it may be difficult to simulate. the sacramento board of supervisors are aiming to raise $60 million in federal funds for the build out of the 'nothern california regional public safety training college' (ncrpstc? obviously not going for something acronymable, like the patriot (providing appropriate tools required to intecept and obstruct terrorism - wonder how long it took 'em to come up with that?!) act)...obviously this has become the financial priority in the government. nevermind all of the other areas needing money. we must be ready for the scary terrorists...*sigh*

the story goes on to talk about a simulation in elk grove. a firefighter approaches a group of wounded after an attack. on 'the firefighters command' the wounded are taken into tents, through makeshift showers, 'stripped of their watches and other possessions', scubbed down. they are then 'clean' and treated. 'what? you think it's broken? well, hold first hobble through this shower and give me your worldly possessions, then we'll think about treating it.' or seeing metal detectors around the doors of ambulences and hospitals.