12-12-2011, 02:51 AM
There shouldn't be a need to stock up on those things at the time of the rumor or event. While I am sure that "emergency" rush to stock up will happen here at the time of such an event (economic, natural or man made disaster) the people (at least on the east side as that is where I have more experience) are more psychologically/physically ready to handle a crisis than just about any other place I've lived (especially Southern California where I spent most of my life), IMHO. I moved here specifically to get to an environment were there was a less dense population and the ability to readily grow food in case of such a storm (my prediction is more economic vs astrological).
On the other hand I believe it is a personal responsibility to prepare for the future and the things that may happen with a high percentage of probability. This means providing for food (either growing or storing), housing, and personal protection. Putting all your eggs in one basic in hoping that government can/will provide those things when times are the darkest is to ignore thousands of years of human history.
One thing to keep in mind is that even at the worst of times in history, humanity has survived. Great Depression -unemployment was over 30% yet that means at over half of the people had a means of income, Argentina in the 80's - yes life became very dangerous but the country is not a desert wasteland now, they have started to recover, Fall of Rome- etc, etc. (Though I understand the OH **** panic that happens when you first realize that society isn't as "safe" as you've been taught).
On the other hand I believe it is a personal responsibility to prepare for the future and the things that may happen with a high percentage of probability. This means providing for food (either growing or storing), housing, and personal protection. Putting all your eggs in one basic in hoping that government can/will provide those things when times are the darkest is to ignore thousands of years of human history.
One thing to keep in mind is that even at the worst of times in history, humanity has survived. Great Depression -unemployment was over 30% yet that means at over half of the people had a means of income, Argentina in the 80's - yes life became very dangerous but the country is not a desert wasteland now, they have started to recover, Fall of Rome- etc, etc. (Though I understand the OH **** panic that happens when you first realize that society isn't as "safe" as you've been taught).