Preppers’ PING!
If credit and debit cards were suddenly cut off I would expect things would quickly go as described in this article:
An event at my grocery store [An ATS member’s experience].
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2314019/posts
Article is also in my Preparedness Manual which can be download for free at:
http://tomeaker.com/kart/Preparedness1j.pdf
Again, knowing that I have supplies tucked away brings me peace of mind.
Even now I avoid large crowds, nor do I travel any farther from home that is required. Most weekends I don't leave ‘the grove’ unless absolutely necessary.
In this area, I suspect there are more folks prepping than not. Folks just don't speak of it.
IMHO, the critical time will be during and just after the next elections. If Obama is defeated, the will be urban rioting. Count on it. If this comes to pass, I will just hunker down and wait for the dust to settle.