Can It Happen Here?

I'm in the process of reading a Chris Hedges article on Commondreams called "Man is a Cruel Animal." I haven't read the whole article yet, but the jist of it seems to be that humans can quickly turn to cruelty under conditions of stress. He gives the example of the white vigilante groups after Hurricane Katrina killing and terrorizing black folks.

With the impending collapse, we, as humans, should keep this type of cruelty in mind, because it can happen here. We are not immune. Do not live in denial about this. Keep your eyes and ears open.

I believe that one way we can defend against this type of behavior is to take care of each other. Defend yourselves should it come to it...and defend yourselves FEIRCELY AND BRAVELY. I think the old saying goes; "I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees."

I am not saying that this will definitely happen, but you should be aware that it can and be prepared for it. Don't live in denial. We've seen what denial can do. Look at what happened to the Jews, Sinti, Roma, etc., in Nazi Germany under at least partial U.S. corporate ownership. Look at what happened in Sierra Leone and so many other nations. Do not just tell yourself it cannot happen here. It can happen anywhere, and will, if we are not prepared for it.

Take care of each other. Think outside the box.