Yeah. There are indeed things to answer for, but not everything is the fault of one group. It never is, although there are admittedly places where you can point and rightfully go 'they started it'.

*Nods* yeah, Dad's side is all about the independence. Take care of yourself, make sure you can take care of whatever comes your way if you can, and then make sure you got some left-over for other folks that might need what they can't get themselves when they get into a spot.

Yep--earning it makes it taste better. ^^

Also, it's a nice feeling to know you're capable of fetching and growing your own food (we do gardens and mini-orchards, too. *g*) should everything go to hell. *g*.