For how long should people understand the importance to have bitcoins for emergencies such as this one?
They found it once they change their mind and stop from thinking it was a scam and useless stuff. Because as long as they are in that negative mindset, nothing will be able to see but all of the negative views of Bitcoin. However, I'd see no reason why we have to urge people from adopting this new form of the payment system as it was the first for them to learn it and give value to this new creation. I have no clue what is really in their mind but for sure, the doubts and worries make them afraid to try.
The only problem with people nowadays is that they become so dependent on whatever the says of the government to a certain thing or issue, and bitcoin is not an exception. The fact that bitcoin is already judged before it can prove its value, that makes it hard for bitcoin to gain the trust of the people. I guess when everything is clear about bitcoin and people will realize and start seeing it’s potentials, then there will be no same scenarios anymore like this Lebanon bank issue as people will prioritize bitcoin over banks.