Sure, preparedness has costs, but the article makes the point poorly, IMO. Many of the arguments are non sequiturs. The last example is particularly bad. On

Sure, preparedness has costs, but the article makes the point poorly, IMO. Many of the arguments are non sequiturs. The last example is particularly bad. On an icy road, it doesn't matter if a car gets 100 mpg or 10 mpg - speed and traction are far more important factors.