Thought it quite interesting that the National Guard would invest an entire advertising page to tell us that they are your"neigbors and friends..." and that "...As the millennium draws closer, America's National Guard will meet the challenges of Y2K with the professionalism and devotion America expects of us..." The Title at the top of the page states: "What Can You Expect At Midnight, December 31, 1999 A National Guard That Won't Miss a Beat." Do you think they are a little paranoid about what people think may happen if Y2K is an event that requires them?

-- Diane (prepare@highlandtraders.com), April 26, 1999

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"Those that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." (Ben Franklin)

"If you believe everything you read, you better not read." (Japanese proverb)

-- zoobie (zoob@aol.com), April 26, 1999.

Duh. How many weeples will wake up upon seeing that ad? Martial law marching around the corner. No if, ands, buts. The question is, will it be a good or bad experience?

-- Leska (allaha@earthlink.net), April 26, 1999.

Hope for the best, but plan for the worst.

This idea is looking better and better. [Not that it ever looked bad, mind you!]

-- J (jart5@bellsouth.net), April 26, 1999.

Got some questions for you:

Would you prefer that the NG *not* prepare for possible Y2K-caused disruptions? And *not* advertise that they are preparing to be of assistance should the need arise?

Is there any way that the preparations the NG is making can be seen in a *benign* light?

Just wondering.

-Keep your stick on the ice-

-- Johnny Canuck (nospam@eh.com), April 26, 1999.

Looks like the hockey nut just got beaten to the 5 hole.

No one said anything about NG mobilization being anything but benign. What was said is that ads like this might cause some people to wake up and to realize that preparation may be highly desirable, and the NG is going to great lengths to be painted as the boys (and girls) next door.

If mobilization is needed, the picture we have of the NG is important. Painting the pretty picture does alert the crowd, though.

-- wrist shot (score@overtime.win), April 26, 1999.

what kind of money are we looking at here for a full page ad?

-- zoobie (zoob@aol.com), April 26, 1999.

Wrist Shot:

You said "No one said anything about NG mobilization being anything but benign"

Ummm, did you read Leska's post: "Martial law marching around the corner. No if, ands, buts." ??

Sorry, but the red light didn't come on.

-Keep your pads together-

-- Johnny Canuck (nospam@eh.com), April 26, 1999.

Johnny Canuck commented:

"Would you prefer that the NG *not* prepare for possible Y2K-caused disruptions? And *not* advertise that they are preparing to be of assistance should the need arise? "

YES I would prefer that the National Guard NOT advertise anything. What I would prefer Johnny is that they be allowed to make timely press releases as to exactly what they plan to do instead of having to go tho WorldNetDaily through the back door to tell their story.

Johnny , it is way pastTIME for some OPEN and HONEST communications. Ray

-- Ray (ray@totacc.com), April 26, 1999.