Have you been out of this country?? Take a trip 3 hours into Mexico and tell me your sphincter doesn't tighten just a tad. Something on the order of 85% of the countries on Earth are considered "3rd world countries". Look at examples of stressed times in our own "1st World Country". Katrina turned NO into a complete free-for-all in a matter of days. Sandy spurred a mass panic run on super markets and fuel stations.... If something happens that interrupts the power grid, fuel distribution and food distribution for more than 5 days you are looking a mass chaos. Harsh language and dirty looks aren't going to keep a person determined on stealing what little food you might have because they are in fear of their or their loved ones lives from taking it. I for one sleep better at night that every person in my home knows how to responsibly operate a firearm and my household maintains enough firearms so that in the case of an emergency we are able to defend each other and our property.