SURVIVING TERRORISM Protecting yourself, your business, and your community from terrorism and martial law by Jarret B. Wollstein Author of The Rage of Islam: America Is the Target, Lethal Compassion, and Protect, Survive and Prosper PMG Press Lafayette, CA 2002 2 Surviving Terrorism Important Warning The purpose of this book is to provide information only, not to offer any legal, financial, or medical advice. While the information in this book is obtained from sources which are regarded as reliable, it cannot be guaranteed. Neither the author nor publisher assumes any responsibility for the use or misuse of the information contained in this publication. You are urged to consult with a legitimate, experienced doctor before obtaining or taking any medications. You are also urged to double check all facts and information and consult with appropriate legal, medical and other authorities before making any decisions or taking any actions based on the information in this publication. PMG Press 3527 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 277 Lafayette, CA 94568 ISBN 0-9721594-0-1 Second Edition, June 2002 © Copyright 2002 by Jarret B. Wollstein All rights are reserved. No portion of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without prior, written approval by the author. Surviving Terrorism 3 Acknowledgements I would like to sincerely thank three people who contributed significantly to this book: · Mike Ketcher, editor of the Financial Privacy Report, who provided much of the material for Chapters 9, 10, and 11. · James Elwood, VP of the International Society for Individual Liberty, who spent many hours editing my manuscript for grammar and punctuation, and who also made a major contribution to Chapter 7, “Will Your Job and Business Survive?” · My dear Barbara Havelaar, who wrote most of Chapter 5, “Stockpiling Necessities.” In addition, I would like to express my appreciation to Stuart Smith of Medina Publishing in England who gave me permission to reprint extensively from my 1999 book, Protect, Survive and Prosper: Surviving the Seven Millennium Crises and to Chuck Fenwick of the Medical Corps, for his help and assistance. Jarret B. 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Diablo Blvd., Suite 277 Lafayette, California 94549 Fax 1-925-556-9020 Surviving Terrorism 5 Surviving Terrorism Chapter Listing Acknowledgements …………………………………………………………………… 3 Chapter Listing ………………………………………………………………………… 5 About the Author ……………………………………………………………………… 7 Books by Jarret Wollstein …………………………………………………………….. 8 Detailed Contents ……………………………………………………………………… 9 Introduction: Terrorism and the 7 Millennium Crises …………………………… 19 Chapter 1 The Terrorist Threat …………………………………………………… 25 Chapter 2 The Threat of Martial Law …………………………………………… 43 Chapter 3 Surviving Biochemical and Nuclear Attacks ………………………. 87 Chapter 4 Safe Travel In An Age of Terror ……………………………………. 109 Chapter 5 Stockpiling Necessities: Water, Food and Medicines …………... 133 Chapter 6 What If the Lights Go Out? …………………………………………... 157 Chapter 7 Will Your Job and Business Survive? ……………………………… 185 Chapter 8 Protecting Your Home and Community ……………………………. 203 Chapter 9 Safeguarding Your Valuables ……………………………………….. 225 Chapter 10 Banking and Barter …………………………………………………… 237 Chapter 11 Survival Havens ……………………………………………………….. 255 Conclusion: You Can Survive Terrorism ………………………………………….. 269 Appendix 1 For More Information: Recommended publications, organizations, vendors, and web sites ……………………………… 271 Appendix 2 Bargain Hunter’s Guide to Emergency Survival Gear ……………. 287 Appendix 3 Survival Checklists & Action Plan ………………………………….. 295 Appendix 4 120 Cities Most At Risk of Terrorist Attacks ………………………. 315 Order Form …………………………………………………………………………….. 321 6 Surviving Terrorism Surviving Terrorism 7 About the Author Jarret B. Wollstein is a writer, martial arts master, and direct marketing specialist. Mr. Wollstein has published over 1,000 articles and 26 books, including three national bestsellers. His ISIL issue papers have sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into a dozen languages – earning him the title “The Thomas Paine of the modern liberty movement.” In 1969, Mr. Wollstein co-founded the Society for Individual Liberty, the first national, activist libertarian organization. Mr. Wollstein is a director of SIL’s successor, the International Society for Individual Liberty, with members in over 80 countries. Mr. Wollstein is also a correspondent for Newsmax.com magazine and Contributing Editor for The Financial Privacy Report. His articles regularly appear in ISIL’s Freedom Network News, The Financial Privacy Report, and in Newsmax.com’s website and magazine. He has also published articles in The Washington Post, The Freeman, Reason, NewsMax, Washington Scene magazine, and many other publications. Mr. Wollstein is a martial-arts and weapons master, with over 40 years experience. He has seven black belts in Jiu-Jitsu, Kung Fu, and Tang Soo Do (Korean Karate), and is adept with 30 different Oriental and European weapons. He has previously taught martial arts to FBI agents and Army Rangers. He is a national-level martial-arts competitor and has won a dozen major martial-arts tournaments in the last two years. Mr. Wollstein is also CEO of Pacific Marketing Group, a direct response marketing company. 8 Surviving Terrorism Books and Special Reports by Jarret B. Wollstein 1. Public Services Under Laissez Faire (1967) 2. Society Without Coercion (1969) 3. Principles of Liberty (1972) SIL home-study course with Don Ernsberger & David Walter 4. Liberty V. Tyranny (1975) SIL White Paper 5. Myths of Democracy (1975) SIL White Paper 6. Government v. The Poor (1975) SIL White Paper 7. The Causes of Aggression (1975) SIL White Paper 8. The Case for Open Immigration (1975) SIL White Paper 9. Creating the 2nd American Revolution (1975) SIL White Paper 10. The Rage of Islam: America is the Target, Your Finances will Be the Victim (1993) [with Mike Ketcher] 11. Lethal Compassion: Why Government Medicine Is the Cure That Kills (1994) [with Dr. Mary Ruwart] 12. What Really Happens When They Confiscate Your Gold? (1993) [with Mike Ketcher] 13. What REALLY Happened At Waco? (1994) 14. How to Keep the IRS and Other Snoops Out of Your Computer, Phone & Fax (1995) [with Mike Ketcher] 15. Protect, Survive & Prosper: Surviving the 7 Millennium Crises (1999) 16. The Y2K Investor’s Guide (1999) (with Chris Temple) 17. Procrastinator’s Preparedness Manual (1999) 18. Surviving Terrorism (2002) 19. Investing In An Age of Terror (2002) (with Richard Maybury) 20. The Rage of Islam 2003 (2003) Forthcoming (with Mike Ketcher) E-Books 1. NewsMax Guide to Offshore Investing (2002) 2. NewsMax Terrorism Survival Guide (2002) 9 Surviving Terrorism Detailed Contents Acknowledgements …………………………………………………………… 3 Chapter Listings ……………………………………………………………… 5 About the Author ……………………………………………………………… 7 INTRODUCTION: Terrorism and the 7 Millennium Crises …………….. 19 Chapter 1. The Terrorist Threat ……………..………………… 25 Chronology of terror …………………………………………………………. 26 Jihad: The radical Muslim war on America ……………………………… 27 · Islamic terrorism: “The great Satan must be destroyed” · How many Islamic terrorists are ready to attack America? · 7,000-page Islamic terrorist encyclopedia th · Muslims throughout the world warned in advance of Sept. 11 · Why many Muslims hate America The deadly threat of state-sponsored terrorism ………………………… 30 · Three state sponsors of terror the U.S. government doesn’t want to talk about · Most al Qaida terrorists came from Saudi Arabia The terrorist next door: terrorist cells in the U.S. ………………………. 33 · Four areas that are potential hot-beds of terrorist activity How terrorism will change America ……………………………………….. 35 10 crucial steps to prepare for terrorism …………………………………. 36 1. Don’t allow yourself to be overwhelmed by fear 2. Stay healthy and fit 3. Develop a warrior mentality 4. Create a personal survival plan 5. Assemble essential survival skills and resources now 6. Work with friends and neighbors 7. Create an emergency cash and credit reserve 8. Stockpile emergency food, water & medicines 9. Learn first aid 10. Arm yourself 10 Surviving Terrorism Chapter 2. The Threat of Martial Law ………………………………. 43 Uncle Sam declares war on your freedom and privacy ………………………… 46 · Three ways the new terrorism law will affect you USA Patriot Act: Leading edge of a deluge of laws attacking your freedom …………………………………. 48 · Secret searches · Seizure of everything you own to “combat terrorism” · FBI tracking of your e-mail and net surfing · Huge expansion of the definition of terrorism · Multi-jurisdictional search warrants · Confiscation of the property of foreigners · Indefinite imprisonment without trial · Automatic expiration overrated Toward martial law in America …………………………………………………….. 52 · Robbing and molesting airline passengers · Militarized airports, borders, and shopping malls · Massive increase in government surveillance of you · National IDs and internal passports · The trusted traveler card: A backdoor national ID · Your driver’s license is becoming a national ID card · The ultimate danger of national ID cards · Spying on prisoner’s conversations with attorneys · Military tribunals: attack on independent courts · Legalized government lying · USA Freedom Corps: spy