[The Duke]

What do you say to family members who completely agree with you about the state of the country and the state of the world, and yet when you suggest they prep, their answer is, “I don’t want to live through that.” ??? This is my situation.

I'll field this question...

First, suppose that the nation is headed for disaster, but that it is destined to recover 12-18 months later? Do they then wish to die rather than face 12-18 months of inconvenience? If their answer is "yes" then I suggest you just write them off.

Also, what if tough times come, but it only requires a few months to adapt to the new reality? Doesn't it make infinitely more sense to simply prepare for that period of acclimatization than to eat a bullet?

Too many amongst us are just spoiled, unthinking children. The gene pool probably wouldn't be harmed too drastically should they decide not to prepare.

[Old Sarge]

I’d like to echo Duke’s thoughts.

Next time you have the discussion, Ponygirl, ask them “What ARE you willing to live through?” And if they give another nonsense answer, then as Duke says, write them off.