Self-sufficiency is not a mental illness. People lose their jobs all the time. Prepping can feed a family during a job search. Preppers can also help members of their community during a crisis or a family who lost their home in a fire. Strong individuals make a strong community. Strong communities make a strong nation. I agree with you. There are hoarders but most are just people who would rather rely on themselves then on the government. PS: I care about your opinion.