I grew up believing I could trust my government. My doors were never locked. My rights were protected. This is no longer the case. I am a positive person by nature, but circumstances require me to be a realist also.
So, how do I survive in both worlds? How do I keep being positive while preparing for the seemingly inevitable collapse of our economy? No one wants to be that guy on the street corner with the sign that says “The world is coming to an end! Are you prepared?” so I have a few guidelines I use to help me stay positive and still be a prepper.
I am proud of America, but I’m not a sheep. I can still be proud of my American heritage, but I must take my responsibilities as an American very seriously. My ancestors were not sheep. They fought hard for their beliefs, some of them even died trying to protect freedom. Our forefathers fought to create change—they bucked the system in order to make life better for you and me. We shouldn’t have to question the motives of our government, but when people abuse the authority they have been given for personal gain, we must act.