I'm sorry, I just have to say something here...
I've seen several gas mask topics, and there's always a few people with the attitude Greg has.
I'm sorry, but I don't live MY life in fear, but I also have the sense to know I'd rather be safe than sorry. If someone buys a mask, tosses it in their car (which most people ALWAYS have near them) and forgets about it....what's the harm? Maybe it won't protect against everything, but if it can save their life in ANY situation, I'll bet they will be VERY glad they spend the money....which by the way is nothing when we're talking about our lives and our health. I'm so tired of hearing these people try to be know-it-alls and tell people they waste their money, blah, blah, blah. They are obviously good for some things....just live and let live.
and as far as "it was your time" and "if god wants you he will take you" is the most complete BS I've heard all week, and I've heard a lot!
I don't want to get into a religous debate here, but I don't live my life with the philosophy of "i can't do anything for self-preservation, it's all in god's hands"
I'm not lining up to buy a mask, but if someone wants one (and I completely understand their limits and what the are and aren't good for) I'm not going to get on my soap box and tell them they're an idiot because they'll need to carry it around all day. With that mentality, the military shouldn't bother to carry them around all day either....it sounds like a real pain in the ass.....might as well lay down and die, cuz it must be your time to go, and God doesn't wait.
rant over....flame away