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It's been said by others now, but for the record I was thinking of 'Max Max-type' scenarios rather than natural disasters. They're not uncommon but they do tend to strike the same places over and over. And while they may kill many people, they don't result in the collapse of society as we know it.
And yet some people are constantly talking about unspecified enemies baying for their guns or food or possessions. What kind of disaster or situation would precipitate that?
I was thinking the most likely or plausible 'major disaster' would be something like the Great Depression. But while the economy is down the toilet, I'm not convinced we're going to see the likes of that again. And even that depression didn't result in the complete failure and collapse of the country (Government and rule of law).
And sure, there's the risk of being involved in an unforeseen disaster but I get the impression some people are jacking off while typing out these ideas. You can't live your life shitting yourself about something that might never happen. Stockpiles of guns or canned food aren't much use anyway if your house is underwater or flying around in a twister.
I just don't get the logic that everyone would turn on each other just because of a disaster. Generally in times of crisis the reverse actually happens and people get together and support each other more than they did before.
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