11/9 this is a test, or it something else ????

This system has always been effective in the past, since the most likely operational need for an EAS broadcast would be at the local level.

But it has never even been checked at a national level.

new system seizes complete control of the nations airwaves, at the discretion of a single federal agency under the Executive Branch.

And?

There is nothing locals can do to stop it other than turn off their transmitters, which would result in huge fines and probable loss of license.

And?

You honestly cannot see the danger here?

I can see the danger if you believe the government is evil and is going to secretly march you all off to the Nazi dentists in the FEMA camps, but if that were the case you wouldn't be worrying about some fines and a loss of licence.