http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_81735.asp
(from the link): "Sen. Norris said preparation is important, including protecting the option of self defense measures.
“We never know when disaster will strike. Tennessee is vulnerable in many ways, and citizens may have to fend for themselves,” Sen. Norris said. “This includes not only personal provisions in the event of a mandatory quarantine, but the ability to defend one’s home place and family in the absence of adequate law enforcement.”
In coming weeks, Sen. Norris predicts that increasing concern over an outbreak of avian flu will take center stage in Tennessee.
“As media reports become more prevalent on the issue, administration officials are beginning to take notice,” Sen. Norris said. “But overtures are not enough. There are tremendous loopholes in the state plan to be addressed.”
(from the link): "Sen. Norris said preparation is important, including protecting the option of self defense measures.
“We never know when disaster will strike. Tennessee is vulnerable in many ways, and citizens may have to fend for themselves,” Sen. Norris said. “This includes not only personal provisions in the event of a mandatory quarantine, but the ability to defend one’s home place and family in the absence of adequate law enforcement.”
In coming weeks, Sen. Norris predicts that increasing concern over an outbreak of avian flu will take center stage in Tennessee.
“As media reports become more prevalent on the issue, administration officials are beginning to take notice,” Sen. Norris said. “But overtures are not enough. There are tremendous loopholes in the state plan to be addressed.”
