>> Additionally there's a high risk that you will hurt yourself. Probably a lower one than starvation, rape or a violent death in the hands of another desperat

>> Additionally there's a high risk that you will hurt yourself. Probably a lower one than starvation, rape or a violent death in the hands of another desperate person. >> And then there's the effect on the society: a society based on trust is more productive and safe than a society based on mistrust. Nice one. What would happen, today--with all the infrastructure in place--if cops /soldiers stayed home for 36 hours? Now add starvation plus desperation and try again.