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Originally Posted by Quicksilver
Aleko
Please Go back and look at the beginning of this thread.  Read the links. Were not even going there regarding weapons. Were not talking about thugs, Were not talking anything of that sort. Just some regular supplies to help someone get by if there is a problem getting home. The last time we had a good size earthquake around here no one was arming themselves to deal with a pack of thugs roaming around the neighborhood stealing food/supplies/etc. They were trying to help one another deal with an emergency. So why not at least for now contribute a few suggestions regarding what a family needs if there is an emergency. After all i don't believe eating guns and ammunition is very nutritious.  How about a suggestion where we can get high capacity quiet generators/ Transfer switches. How to conserve water. What one can do to help their neighbor and look out for his property if they are not at home. Something constructive rather the me first approach.  I believe the more people make the effort to show consideration for other people the better things will be when there is an emergency. |
I think what you are seeing are different levels of "being prepared" remember the question
If a disaster were to strike today would you be prepared?
I you think your community will band together in a major disaster, I have to let you know I have been is 2 and in both cases that is only a small part of what happens. In 1989 when the earthquake hit SF during the world series I had both my cars broken into, I had random gunfire for several nights on my block and there were no streetlights or power for 9 days. I came out one morning and every single car window was broken on my block, every store was broken into within a couple city blocks and the hospital was locked down due to so many problems.
In 1982 I was in a major fire in Napa, everything burned to the ground. The second an area was evacuated building were getting broken into.
I was very young and not prepared during those events. I am now very well prepared and very well armed. For me they go hand in hand. Peace, Love and help thy neighbor simply does not happen in reality, sure there are a few events where it does, but I would not count on that.
My Motto for disaster preparedness is “If your prepared, be prepared to defend it.” Any good weapon owner will tell you that does not mean shoot up the neighborhood, it means don’t be the easiest target. The better you are prepared the more comfortable you will be during a difficult and unknown time.