[CynicalBear]

I can’t even imagine a neighbor who not only hasn’t prepared but has no protection for their family. My obligation is to inform them to prepare and defend themselves. Thinking I need to store food for them and supply a weapon for them is liberalism and not what I’m about. I’ll help those who tried to help themselves and band together but keep the socialistic attitude out of my preps and planning.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Sharing with friends and neighbors is liberalism or socialism? No wonder we're losing. I'm lucky to have a pistol I got off a friend for $1 (I used to use it to work for him as a security officer) but if not for that I'd have nothing. We have a tough time buying MEAT and paying RENT much less purchasing ammunition and freeze-dried meals for an emergency. In this economy, I know we're not alone. Thanks for equating me with a welfare queen.

[Melas]

I can’t even imagine a neighbor who not only hasn’t prepared but has no protection for their family. My obligation is to inform them to prepare and defend themselves. Thinking I need to store food for them and supply a weapon for them is liberalism and not what I’m about. I’ll help those who tried to help themselves and band together but keep the socialistic attitude out of my preps and planning.

You completely missed the author's purpose here. He's not espousing socialism, he's preparing to have the extra supplies on hand to pay for a protection squad, and the means to arm them as well. I'd wager this guy would be around and kicking long after the short-sighted lone wolf types had fallen.