Which is why crisis comes suddenly to them. No preparation. and of course there is the threats of the 'have nots' to those that did prepare. When it is life or death, there are no holds barred.
We know crime is wide spread and a serious matter now. What will happen in times of starvation? Will there be law enforcement? Army protection to keep order or will the few elites simple withdraw to some secret protected areas?
Interesting idea, how to put our self in a good circumstance somehow. What is your idea in these times?
In all seriousness, as long as we are using corn to produce ethanol I’m not worried.