From time to time, the arguement is made by naysayers that it is unfair for some people to prepare for a crisis, while others cannot. The notion is advanced that stockpiling some food and water now, while there are no shortages, is hoarding.
A curious stance, given that the Federal Government is urging All Americans to stockpile food and water.
www. pandemicflu.gov
From my viewpoint, prepping is not only essential, it is ethical.
1. By prepping now, when stores are stocked and resupplies are possible, I will be one less person clammoring for supplies when panflu panic (or any other disaster) strikes.
2. By having my own supplies, I will not be a burden on the relief effort once the pandemic arrives. Someone else can queue up for six hours for a loaf of bread in my place.
3. By being self sufficient, I can use my time doing what I can to try to mitigate the effects of a pandemic on my community instead of standing in line all day for my bowl of rice.
4. By having extra stocks on hand, I can at my option, provide food or medicine to others in my neighborhood.
5. By being able to withstand a prolonged period of supply chain failures leading to famine, I will provide one less grave needing to be dug by overworked and under appreciated heavy equipment operators.
Stocking up isn’t about being selfish. It is the responsible thing to do.
Semper Promptus