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Re:Eleven Straight Days of Tornadoes Have U.S. Approaching ‘... by vore on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @10:17PM (#20036336)
The point is to prioritize assistance for people who otherwise would not be able to take care of themselves as much as less vulnerable people.

Prioritizing care for the elderly doesn't necessarily make them less vulnerable than otherwise capable people, after all: they have more risk factors that can't be fully minimized. There's not some kind of straightforward calculation like you imply that you can make here.

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Re:Eleven Straight Days of Tornadoes Have U.S. Approaching ‘... by zaroth on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @10:22PM (#20036357)
Right, in this context, for example, it could mean people who are not able to stockpile several days of food and water, versus people whose biggest concern is the Whole Foods spoiling in the fridge if power is out for too long.
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Re:Eleven Straight Days of Tornadoes Have U.S. Approaching ‘... by rch on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @11:00PM (#20036511)
I can only say that I've witnessed some of these situations first-hand, with tragic conclusions. But I'd in no way diminish the importance of addressing the most pressing needs discussed here.
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