How an 89-year-old cold warrior became America’s nuclear conscience
I&#x27;m not terrified because I don&#x27;t think Bill Perry is really terrified either, in his own words from the article:<p>&gt;<i>“I do not think it is a probability this year or next year or anytime in the foreseeable future. But the consequence is so great, we have to take it seriously. And there are things to greatly lower those possibilities that we’re simply not doing.”</i><p>A nuclear catastrophe, statistically, poses a much lower risk to my well being than tornado season. Also occasional flash flooding, especially while driving. Oh, and extremely dry summers with little rain that make for wildfire conditions. Also, there&#x27;s heat stroke if I&#x27;m being active...I guess what I mean is I do believe, deep down, that there are people who genuinely care and will work on such serious matters.<p>Serious people who take things seriously. I applaud them and hope my tax dollars support them appropriately, public and&#x2F;or private sector. Sort of like geologists working to study the devastating potential of fault lines or volcanic activity. After seeing what extreme weather can do, and how resilient the US population seems to be, I&#x27;m honestly grateful to not have to have &quot;Duck and Cover&quot; as part of my everyday psyche.