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Our friends at 4Patriots offer some advice on how to broach the subject of survival with your kids as well as a great way to get them involved in creating an emergency plan for your family.

Are free market lines blurred when government agencies invest in private companies? How independent can a company claim to be when their budget is beholden to the U.S. government? Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Discuss.

This week’s must-read articles cover three steps you can take to protect your privacy and what the latest WikiLeaks release means for the Intelligence Community, as well as how to prepare for landslides and how to foster good situational awareness in young minds.

In addition to tackling questions about bump keys, smokeless fires and survival keychains, I’ve also included some reader feedback on whether or not convicted felons should be allowed to own firearms. Let’s keep the conversation going!

The way we communicate with each other matters. Here’s the best method for long-term happiness.