Should the United States begin to prepare in case an asteroid strikes the Earth?

Asked at South Park on April 09, 2004

“I think we have more important things to be considering right now.”

“Yeah, start preparing now. I'm thinking about 'Armageddon' and how they needed more time.”

“That would depend on if we could do anything about it. We haven't had to worry too much about it in mankind's history, but I guess it could happen.”

“I think we should be prepared.”