I guess different people read differnt things into this.
Some feel that even mentioning that food and ammo etc is held in quantity in case something bad should happen is a certain sign of coockyness and probably an unsavoury ethical and political stance.
Some people feel that those who neglect to do so are irresponsible etc.
Most goverments actually acknowldge the need for private citizens to have some supplies at hand for "a limited discontinuance of services" and actually inform the public of this on various websites. Keeping food and stuff on hand isnt such a bad idea according to this.
The economy in the West is a precarious thing in these times. There is the specialization and the just in time concepts that mean the system isnt as robust as it could be. Weather, wars, economic trouble - it can all affect the system. Its not geared to be bomb proof - its geared for profit. Then again profit means growth meaning a largere capacity etcetc.
I wouldnt say people who actively prepare for the worst have it wrong -nor would I criticize people who are happy go lucky with one can of beans and some Champagne in their pantry for being irresponsible. I would rather examine WHY they choose this or that.
The end of the world is possible - and at a point some 5 billion years into the future its inevitable due to our Sun etc etc . But it is not plausible that society would slide into anarchy in a brief period of time in my humble opinion. Neither pandemics,supervolcanos,civil wars, economic collapse, climatic anomalies or sudden outbursts of anarchy that cripple society long term have any great likelyhood of striking most any country in the western world. It could happen locally or for a short time period I guess.
As someone said - some "preppers" might feel that the end of the world means a welcome escape from the drudgery of everyday life. In my opinion these people have got it oh so wrong. ( No one will admit to such folly - but any and all who read this and know that they fantasize about this - you know who you are!!
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On the other hand - having NOTHING to live on if there should happen to be a problem of sorts - just because you have decided that there is no need - ever - is getting it wrong too in my humble opinion.
I will not get into zobies and aliens and related phenomena. Everybody who know just a little about this know that this problem will occur almost exclusively in the US and possible a little bit in ethe UK. ( Yes - look at the current material on the subject. It is all set in these countries).
In conclusion - having 10 tons of wheat could mean that you are into wheat. But having it so that you will be the most powerful man in the town after the collapse of society is problematic. As for hoarding guns and ammo - I guess they wil be useful when you have to kill all those hungry men, women and children who will be coming for your wheat.
All in my huimble opinion.