LOL, you most certainly have a way with words!
And you are correct, of course.
I’m none too keen on the notion of arming my jailbird neighbor, should it come to that. He shoulda prepped by not being a three-time (caught) idiot, IMHO. But I’d fend off home invaders from there just ‘cause we don’t need that kinda crap in the neighborhood.
Thanks, my thinking is that if the jailbird neighbor has a few days worth of water and food, and even maybe some first aid stuff and knowledge of how to use it, a potential threat becomes a potential resource. And they just might start to buy into a bit more of a sense of community; let’s face it, prepping makes one feel a lot smarter and more responsible and empowered. :-)