The scenario: a multi-state storm system knocks out power to your area for days on end. You are holding your own. Uncomfortable but getting by because you thought ahead and had some cash on hand, water on the shelf and a generator (with fuel).
Your neighbors, who are waiting for "the government" to rescue them suddenly collectively realize nothing going to happen. In true "it's not fair" spirit they suddenly realize you're living in relative luxury. They want a piece of it and show up on your doorstep demanding you share the wealth.
Scenario two: a hurricane destroys your county and people in your sub-division are doing what they can to recover. After several days it becomes obvious you were prepared and are getting by. You're only slightly less miserable in the 100F heat but your preparations help make things a little better. While out cutting down limbs that are dangling near your house, a group of people from the local neighborhood come by. They'd like you to donate some of your supplies to some families who didn't think ahead.
Scenario three: A wild fire is consuming your area. As you are loading up the family car to head out, and putting in the last neatly placed tub of supplies, a neighbor comes up to you frantically. They demand that they ride out of danger with you because their car doesn't have enough gas.
Are you ready for this? Have you mentally prepared yourself to be strong in the face of emotional people? Will you have the resolve to act should the time come?
Not even sure what sort of response I'm looking for here. I guess it's easy to say "yea, I'd kick their ass" but have you really thought through how you'd handle situations such as these?
Because they are coming. Whether the SHTF event is big or small, there will be people who didn't prepare and just want you to bail them out.
Have you prepared for that scenario? Are you Ready?
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