“50 - 60 years ago I wondered the same. Today ??? It may come down to who controls the food and water.”
The US President needs only to sign a piece of paper and the legions with badges and guns will be sent hither to seize your food and water.
https://patriotprep.medium.com/martial-law-is-coming-to-the-u-s-a-fd82203686e5
Yep the suppressors will want to eat and have water …..