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Letter Re: Alaska as a Retreat Locale
I have read your list of recommended
retreat areas and agree for the most
part. My wife and child and I are leaving Texas in March and heading north.
Idaho
and
Alaska
are the only places we are considering because they are the only two western
states that have 100% parental autonomy on homeschooling.
As for Alaska not being recommended, I would have to disagree somewhat. Yes,
it is not for everybody. Some people don't like cold
and that's fine by me. However, the issues of supplies and resource shipment
I think may become
moot. When TSHTF the
shipment of goods will be disrupted everywhere, and in the lower 48 there will
be more people fighting for what is left. For those
of us looking to get off the Made-in-China Wal-Mart matrix, these are changes
we are preparing for and will welcome.
In Alaska there will be an advantage not found anywhere else. First, it's cold
climate and geographic separation from the lower 48 will keep it very well
protected against the roving bands of thugs and immigrants already overpopulating
the lower 48. People simply won't be able to get there, and borders will likely
close to all such traffic. Second, Alaska has a long and well-ingrained tradition
of self-sufficiency and the character of the people there will be more immune
to the shock of having to get back to basics. Additionally it is the most likely
candidate to be the first state to secede. The crime rate statistics are misleading
as well, due to the low population and the fact many "crimes" are
not crimes at all, or they represent alcohol-related petty crimes, eskimo tribal
feuds, bar brawls, etc. All in all, I believe the spirit of Alaska will prevail
and people will get along better than the lower 48 on many levels, regardless
of whether or not there is a Wal-Mart. On another note, [Governor]
Sarah Palin has also proposed the
creation of a new natural gas line just for the state residents. - Brad in
Texas
