Let's review. Plastic and duct tape aren't going to save us from biological or chemical attacks. The government knows this, but is telling us to buy them anyway. People are doing it, just to keep busy so they don't worry so much.

1) Do you need any more proof that the government misleads us, and that their statements should be viewed critically and not swallowed whole?
2) Lots of people in this country need hobbies.
3) People seem to have trouble grokking that if some baddie lets loose with biowarfare, chemical weapons, or -- hello -- nukes, we're screwed. Just screwed. So if these really are our last days (which I doubt), make 'em good -- don't spend 'em wrapping your house in plastic.

Oh yeah. Happy Hallmark Day. Are you buying lots of crap for your sweetie like a good American?