Are preppers selfish?

By Tim Gamble

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There are those people, more than a few, who don't like the idea of preparedness and self-reliance. They have many reasons, all of which fall flat, in my opinion. But one of the more ridiculous reasons is that preparedness and self-reliance are somehow "selfish." I've heard this absurd criticism a number of times over the years, and it is what I am addressing in this very brief article.

If you have ever listened to a flight attendant give emergency instructions, you may have noticed that they tell parents traveling with a child to put the oxygen mask on themselves first, before putting one on their child. The airlines don't say that because they hate children. Instead, they say that because if a parent is to help their child, they must first be able to do so. A parent unconscious from a lack of oxygen will be of absolutely no help to their child.

Likewise, we will be of little or no help to our family, friends and neighbors, if we are the ones in need of help ourselves. In fact, our own helplessness may make matters much worse for our community. Far from being selfish, building self-reliance and being prepared may be among the most generous things you can do.

Be generous. Become a prepper.

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