Survivalists Or Preppers

Survivalists are individuals who go above and beyond to plan for a secure future in the event of disaster. When most people think of survivalists, or preppers, they automatically associate the group with the negative stigma that accompanies the history. “You can bet Ted Nugent’s crossbow that, for most people, the term “survivalists”—or the more polite “preppers”—conjures images of tinfoil-hat-wearing conspiracy theorists holed up in Montana hoarding canned pinto beans and assault weapons” (O’ Conner). We have all seen or heard of television shows such as Doomsday Preppers that portray the group as extremists. Due to the political and financial strife often portrayed in society, how important is prepping going to be in the future for all members of society? How vital is it going to become to pass these practices on to future generations? Regardless of the popular belief that survivalists are paranoid extremists, …show more content…
Environmental disasters such as earthquakes or floods are events that the general population may think to plan for. Everyone can agree that it is a good idea to have a plan in place for things like fire or tornado. Hardcore survivalists tend to plan for the unexpected. These individuals are thought to expect the fall of the government or an apocalypse of some sort and prepare accordingly. Financial disasters can range from things like inflation or losing one’s job. Biological events can be prepared for as well. Whether it is an extreme biological disaster such as Ebola or Anthrax or an illness like cancer, all of these can be prepared for to an extent. In today’s society, riots exist for many different reasons. The loss of a ball game can be enough to spark an uprising. Currently the “Black Lives Matter” movement has caused an uproar across the country. Could this lead to a civil disaster? Survivalists may think