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It's not that way at all. The American economy (and its underlying infrastructure) is geared for growth. Growth is inherently risky. US has not invested in social security nets but as we will see after Covid19, US will regain its economic growth faster than others.

We could use a non profit that hoards masks during non pandemic times. Some would argue thats a job for our gov. But the wealthy of our country could make it happen too.