The topic of this post will focus on grouping together, also known as ‘Safety in Numbers’.
But first a couple of things:
First up, in Part 5, I wrote about first aid. Since then Doc Russia (an actual doctor) wrote on the subject, specifically the make up of a good first aid kit. Here and here. Go read. An addendum has been added to that post linking to those two posts.
Next, it has been brought to my attention that the ‘By Ourselves, For Ourselves’ posts have been split up in the archives, with the first few posts being there, but not really there.
Now, on to our story.
Last Friday, Ravenwood’s Universe linked to this story which includes a couple of lines about neighbors banding together to stop potential marauders and looters entering their neighborhood during a random wildfire in California.
“The fast-moving blaze not only burned homes and displaced dozens of residents, but also stranded motorists on Route 62 and upset routines in the area. Some residents brandished firearms while guarding their homes.�
“Rumors flew from street to street. On one street, residents formed a militia to prevent outsiders from invading their neighborhood.�
His last line was this truism: “Remember, the government has no responsibility for your safety.�
Which is why I’m writing these.
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