Is it wrong for people in the USA to buy potassium iodide for themselves when it is needed in Japan?

[LoZoccolo]

[On the Road]

1. Whether It's Wrong or Not

is overwhelmed by the fact that it's completely idiotic.

[Tx4obama]

2. So, the individual stores were going to round it all up and send it to Japan? I don't think so n/t

[hlthe2b]

3. KI is available within hours to every US locale from the National Strategic Stockpile

this hysteria is really over the top.... KI used inappropriately can make you sick, btw.


http://www.bt.cdc.gov/stockpile/

[Maine_Nurse]

5. Well, stupid should hurt and maybe in this case it will.

[jp11]

4. Yes.

Unless they are going to price gouge it when reselling to Japan then it is fine.

:sarcasm:

Really it IS okay for those people who are so terrified they need it though as opposed to people who actually are in danger of radiation. The premise that it must go to Japan if not bought by Americans is false unless said companies selling it don't ship to Japan or Japan is seeking out sources as they don't have enough doses and need more.