Talk shows are jammed with callers concerned about the issue.
And many people are preparing themselves just in case the doomsayers are partially right. They are taking actions such as storing food and water, or taking their money out of the bank. Some are even moving their entire families to remote areas where they can escape the effects of Y2K. You and I may have decided, as a precaution, not to fly anywhere on Jan. 1. Most struggle every day to earn enough money to feed themselves and their families. Hey, who worries about electricity when you live in a hut.